Privacy Policy

Overview

This policy explains, in plain language, what AutoBookmark ("we," "us") does with information when you use the AutoBookmark website (autobookmark.app) and the AutoBookmark Chrome Extension (together, the "Services"). We built this as a simple hobby project and we keep data practices minimal.

What we collect (brief)

You provide:

• Email and password

  Passwords are stored as a one-way hash if you create an account

• Optional username/display name

  For your account profile

• AutoBookmark data you create

  Names, descriptions, selectors/rules, status, preferences, and images you choose to upload

• OAuth authentication data

  If you choose to sign in with Google or Facebook, we only receive your email address and basic profile information as provided by those services

Extension activity (only when you use it):

• When you click 'Create AutoBookmark'

  The extension sends the page's HTML to our server to generate the AutoBookmark

• When a specific AutoBookmark is actively tracking on the current tab

  We receive the current page URL and your position/progress for that AutoBookmark

• Otherwise

  We do NOT collect page content or your browsing history

Technical logs:

• Default Azure server logs

  Standard Azure logging (timestamps, error messages, request details) to keep things running and secure. IP addresses are masked/anonymized by default. These are kept only as long as needed for that purpose

• Browser console errors

  Are NOT collected or transmitted by the extension

Extension permissions:

• scripting permission

  Only runs on domains you have explicitly granted permission for. It checks whether the active page matches an AutoBookmark boundary. If you click the app icon, the extension analyzes the page structure and may send page content to our servers to generate an AutoBookmark. Otherwise, page content is never sent.

• tabs permission

  Used to access current tab information AutoBookmark trackign to work

• host permissions

  Required to access autobookmark.app and api.autobookmark.app for authentication and data sync and for the app to work

• optional_host_permissions

  Let you choose which sites the extension can run on. You can grant or revoke these at any time through Chrome's site access settings.

How we use information

• Provide the core features

  Create AutoBookmarks, track/sync progress, keep your settings

• Maintain, secure, and improve the Services

  Keep everything working and make it better

What we don't do

Sharing

• Service providers

  We share only what's necessary with Azure (cloud hosting), Cloudflare (DNS), and authentication services (Google OAuth, Facebook OAuth) that host or process data for us so the Services work

• Legal/safety

  If the law requires it or to protect rights and safety

• Business transfer

  If we ever merge/sell assets, your information may transfer with notice

Storage & retention (simple)

• On your device

  Auth/session tokens and extension data stay in your browser until you clear it or uninstall the extension

• On our servers (when signed in)

  Account/profile data, AutoBookmark data, and uploads are stored while needed to operate your account and the Services. When you delete your account or content, we remove it from active systems; backups are deleted according to our standard retention schedule

Security

We use standard safeguards appropriate for a small project. No method is perfect, but we work to protect your information.

Your choices

• Create, edit, or delete AutoBookmarks

  At any time through the extension or website

• Uninstall the extension or clear your browser data

  To remove local data

• Delete your account and/or request an export

  Through in-app or website settings

• Control site access and permissions

  Revoke Chrome permissions through the browser's extension settings at any time

Children

The Services aren't intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.

International data

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own; we use reasonable safeguards consistent with this policy.

Changes

If we change this policy, we'll post the new version here. Using the Services after an update means you accept the new terms.

Chrome Web Store compliance (at a glance)

• Single purpose

  Track your position in serial content with AutoBookmarks

• No remote code

  All code is bundled with the extension

• Minimal permissions

  We request only what's needed

• Clear disclosures

  The extension explains when pressing 'Create AutoBookmark' sends page HTML, and shows when tracking is active

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, email us at [email protected]