Introduction
This Privacy Policy outlines how Verbal Filter ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects the information from users ("you," "your") while using our browser extension. By installing and using Verbal Filter, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
What Data We Collect
- Text Content from Web Pages:
- The extension sends portions of text from active web pages to our server for toxicity analysis.
- No personally identifiable information (PII) is intentionally collected or stored.
- Extension Settings and Preferences:
- We store user-defined settings (e.g., sensitivity levels, selected toxicity criteria) locally within the browser's storage.
- This data is not sent to our servers.
How We Use Your Data
- Text Content:
- Text data is processed on our servers to detect and analyze toxicity.
- Results are returned to the extension in real-time and are used to enhance your browsing experience (e.g., by highlighting or hiding harmful content).
- Improvement and Maintenance:
- Aggregated and anonymized data may be used to improve our machine learning models and toxicity detection algorithms.
How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard practices to protect your data during transmission and processing:
- Encryption: All communication between the extension and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS.
- Data Minimization: Only the minimal amount of data (text strings) required for analysis is sent to our servers.
- No Persistent Storage: We do not store text data or analysis results on our servers after processing.
Third-Party Services
We do not share or sell your data to third parties. However, we may use third-party services (e.g., hosting providers) that help us operate and maintain our servers. These third parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
Your Control Over Data
- Local Settings: You have full control over your preferences and settings within the browser extension. These settings are stored locally and not transmitted to our servers.
- Uninstallation: If you uninstall the extension, all locally stored data will be deleted immediately.
Data Retention
- Processed Data: Text data sent to our servers is retained only temporarily during the analysis process and is deleted immediately after processing.
- Aggregated Data: Anonymized, aggregated data used for improvement purposes may be retained for analytical purposes.
Children's Privacy
VerbalFilter is not designed for use by children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with data, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be communicated through our website or the extension.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://verbalfilter.com