Privacy Policy for Home Plan Searcher
Effective Date: 10/24/2024
At Home Plan Searcher, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how our Chrome extension handles user data.
1. Data Collection
- Temporary Caching: The extension caches home plan data in the browser’s
localStorageto enhance performance. This cache is temporary and expires after 1 hour. - Local Storage Only: All cached data is stored locally within your browser, and no personal data is collected or transmitted to external servers.
- Stateless Design: The extension does not save any user preferences or history and is designed to be stateless. This means that each time you close and reopen the extension, it starts fresh, using temporary cache data if it is still valid (less than 1 hour old).
2. Data Usage
- Improved Performance: The temporary cache is used solely to improve search speed and reduce API calls during your session. This ensures that you have a smooth and fast experience while using the extension.
- User Control: Users have full control over the cached data, which can be cleared at any time through their browser settings.
3. Permissions
- Storage Permission: The extension uses the
localStoragepermission to temporarily cache data, but it does not actively use Chrome Storage for any persistent data storage. - Host Permission: The extension requires host permissions to access home plan data via an RSS feed, ensuring accurate and up-to-date search results.
- Active Tab Permission: This permission is used to provide seamless search integration on the current browser tab and is not used for tracking or other data collection.
4. Data Security
- No External Transmission: All data processing is done locally on your device, and no data is sent to external servers or third parties. The extension is built to prioritize user privacy and security.
5. User Rights
- Transparency: We believe in transparent data handling. Users can clear the cache and adjust permissions through their browser settings at any time.
- Opt-Out: Since no personal data is collected or stored, there is no specific opt-out mechanism required beyond clearing the browser cache.
6. Updates to this Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data handling practices or legal requirements. We encourage users to review this page periodically for the latest information.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us.