Privacy Policy for HiLiter

This Privacy Policy explains how HiLiter ("the Extension") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our browser extension. By installing and using the Extension, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

The Extension is designed to respect your privacy. We do not collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal information (such as name, email, or IP address)
• The content of web pages you visit
• Highlighted text or notes unless explicitly stored locally on your device

Data Processed by the Extension:

• Local Storage: The Extension may store highlighted text and notes locally in your browser and over cloud (e.g., using Chrome's localStorage or chrome.storage).
• Permissions Used: The Extension requires certain browser permissions (e.g., "storage" or "activeTab" and "offscreen") to function but does not misuse them to access sensitive data.

2. How We Use Your Data

• To provide highlighting functionality within your browser.
• To sync highlights across devices (cloud sync is a default feature).

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

• We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties.
• If user logs in with google authentication, your highlights may be stored on that third-party service, subject to their privacy policies.

4. Security

Your highlights and notes are not stored locally by default and are sync with the cloud.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted here, and your continued use of the Extension constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

6. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

jating@myaitree.com