Privacy Policy for Daily Inspirational Quotes

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Information We Collect
3. How We Use Your Information
4. Data Storage and Security
5. Data Retention
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
7. Your Rights and Choices
8. Children's Privacy
9. Changes to This Policy
10. Contact Us

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Daily Inspirational Quotes. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension for Microsoft Edge. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access or use the Extension.

The Extension is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience. We follow the Microsoft Edge Add-ons Developer Policies and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for European users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Anonymous Usage Data

We collect the following anonymous information to provide and improve our services:

• Anonymous User ID: When you first install the Extension, we generate a completely random identifier (UUID v4) that is stored locally on your device and transmitted with your interactions. This ID contains no personal information and cannot be traced back to you.
• Vote Data: When you like or dislike a quote, we record:
  • Your anonymous user ID
  • Which quote you voted on (quote ID)
  • The type of vote (like/dislike)
  • A timestamp of when you voted
• Feedback Data: If you choose to submit feedback through our form, we collect:
  • Your anonymous user ID
  • The text you voluntarily provide
  • Which quote you were viewing (optional)
  • A timestamp of your submission

2.2 Technical Data Collected Automatically

Our server automatically collects standard technical data when you use the Extension, including:

• IP address (temporarily processed, not stored)
• Browser type and version
• Date and time of requests
• Basic interaction logs for troubleshooting

This technical data is used only for operational purposes and is not linked to your anonymous user ID.

2.3 What We DO NOT Collect

We want to be absolutely clear about what we do NOT collect:

• ❌ Your name, email address, or any contact information
• ❌ Your browsing history or visited websites
• ❌ Passwords or login credentials
• ❌ Credit card or payment information
• ❌ Personal messages or communications
• ❌ Location data
• ❌ Biometric information
• ❌ Health information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

• Service Operation: To display quotes and remember your votes (so you don't see the same quote twice and we can show your previous reactions).
• Improvement: To analyze which quotes are most liked/disliked, helping us curate better content.
• User Support: To respond to feedback and improve the Extension based on user suggestions.
• Troubleshooting: To diagnose technical issues and fix bugs.
• Aggregated Statistics: To generate anonymous statistics about popular quotes (e.g., "Quote #37 is the most liked this month").

We do NOT use your data for: advertising, marketing, profiling, automated decision-making, or any purpose beyond what's listed above.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Where Your Data Is Stored

All collected data is stored securely on our server located at inspirefeeds.com. We use industry-standard hosting providers with robust physical and network security measures.

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption in transit using TLS/SSL (HTTPS) for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and patches
• Firewall protection and intrusion detection systems
• Access controls limiting server access to authorized personnel only
• Data minimization – we collect only what's necessary
• Regular security audits and monitoring

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. However, we continuously work to maintain the highest security standards.

4.3 Local Storage

Your anonymous user ID and any temporary settings are stored locally in your browser using the Chrome Storage API. This data never leaves your device except when transmitted as part of Extension functionality (as described above).

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide you with the Extension's functionality and to fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

• Vote data: Retained indefinitely to maintain vote counts and show you your voting history. You can request deletion at any time.
• Feedback data: Retained until you request deletion or for up to 2 years (whichever comes first), after which it is anonymized for statistical purposes.
• Technical logs: Retained for up to 30 days for troubleshooting, then deleted.

When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We are committed to NOT selling, renting, or trading your personal information. We share data only in these limited circumstances:

6.1 No Sale of Data

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade any user data to third parties for any purpose, including marketing or advertising [citation:1].

6.2 Service Providers

We use the following service providers who may have access to data strictly to perform services on our behalf:

• Hosting Provider: The server where your data is stored (at inspirefeeds.com)
• GitHub Pages: This privacy policy is hosted on GitHub Pages. GitHub may collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, etc.) as described in their Privacy Statement. We have no access to those logs.

All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and may only use it for the specific services they perform for us.

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).

6.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as a business asset. We will notify you via the Extension or our website before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information. We respect and support these rights:

7.1 Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You can request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restriction: You can request that we stop processing your data.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your data.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.

7.2 Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights:

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information.
• Right to Opt-Out: The right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do NOT sell data).
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.

7.3 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 10. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

Please note that we may need to verify your identity before processing your request. Since we only store anonymous IDs, providing the approximate date and time of your interactions will help us locate your records.

7.4 Your Choices

• Uninstall the Extension: You can remove the Extension at any time through Edge's extension management page. This stops all data collection.
• Clear Local Data: You can clear your browser's local storage, which will reset your anonymous ID (though this won't delete previously stored server data).
• Opt-Out of Feedback: You can choose not to submit feedback – it's entirely optional.

8. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the Microsoft Edge Add-ons store listing
• For significant changes, we may provide a notice within the Extension itself

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of the Extension after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

If you have an unresolved privacy or data use concern that we have not addressed satisfactorily, please contact our third-party dispute resolution provider (or your local data protection authority).

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