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Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our browser extension ("the Extension"), the current website ("the Website") and any associated services ("the Services"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

Information We Collect

1. Information Collected Automatically

Campaign Number and Creator Name: Our Extension automatically gather Patreon.com-only pages to infer a creator's campaign number. The Extension collects the creator name to associate it with the campaign numbers. The creator names are used for Extension's Premium subscriptions in order for the users to be able to select which creators they wish to subscribed to. Furthermore, the above information is essential for communicating with the Patreon.com API and enabling the access of content. Your data (including the Patreon.com content, your files and downloads) is not stored or processed or shared beyond its immediate use for API communication.

IP Address Collection and Use for Personalization Purposes: We are committed to providing a personalized and user-friendly experience on our Website. To achieve this, we may collect and process your IP address solely when you are actively using our Website. This information is used exclusively to determine your approximate geographical location, such as your city or timezone, which enables us to tailor certain elements of your experience. For example, this allows us to display content in your preferred language and align displayed times and dates with your local timezone. Our collection of your IP address is strictly limited to these personalization purposes on the Website and the Extension only. Regarding the Extension, it does not collect, process, or use IP addresses in any way. Furthermore, we do not use your IP address to determine your precise location beyond a general geographic area, and we do not retain, share, or utilize this information for tracking, advertising, or analytics.

2. Information You Provide

Sign in Data: If you choose to create an account or sign in to use certain features of our Extension, we may collect your login information, including your email address and password. This information is used solely for authentication purposes and is not shared with third parties.

Order Data: If you purchase a Premium subscription through our Extension, we will collect and process your payment information and order details. This information is necessary to provide you with the premium features and is handled with the utmost security and confidentiality. The payment information is not stored in any form by the Extension and it is only processed at the time of the order.

Transaction Emails: We may send you transaction-related emails to confirm your purchases, notify you of changes to your subscription, or provide updates about your account. These emails are a necessary part of the transaction process and are required for maintaining your account.

How We Use Your Information

  • Provide Core Functionality: Enable the core functionality of the Extension, specifically to allow you to manage your subscribed content from Patreon.com.
  • Authenticate Users: Verify and manage your account to ensure secure and personalized access to the Extension's features.
  • Process Payments: Manage transactions related to Premium subscriptions, including processing payments and handling billing inquiries.
  • Send Communications: Send transactional emails, respond to your inquiries, and provide updates about the Extension and any changes to our services.
  • Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests from public authorities.

Data Handling and User Privacy

No Processing of User Data: Except for login, payment processing, and subscription management, we do not process, analyze, or manipulate any other user data. The Extension operates locally on your device, and data processing is minimal and limited to essential functions.

No Sharing or Selling of User Data: We do not share, sell, or otherwise distribute your personal information to third parties, except as required by law or as necessary to provide the services (e.g., secure payment processing by a trusted third-party service).

Data Retention: We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations. Once the data is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Permissions Used by the Extension

Our Extension requires certain permissions to function effectively and provide you with the intended services. Below is a list of the permissions requested and how they are used:

  • tabs: Used to manage and interact with browser tabs, to infer Patreon.com pages.
  • activeTab: Enables the Extension to interact with the currently active tab in your browser, and gather the campaign number and the creator name.
  • storage: Allows the Extension to store settings, preferences, and small amounts of data locally on your device, ensuring a personalized and consistent experience.
  • downloads: Necessary for the Extension to download files directly to your device, allowing you to save the content you have subscribed to on Patreon.com.
  • downloads.shelf: Permits the Extension to manage the download shelf in the browser, giving you control over how and where your downloaded content is stored and displayed.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please note that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information that we hold. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us by clicking the link in the Contact section. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

By using our Extension, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.