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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension ("Word Translator") collects, uses, and protects your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.

2. Data Collection and Use

2.1 Data We Collect
- Translated words and their meanings
- Word search statistics (frequency, first/last search dates)
- User preferences (hover delay, font size, cache size)

2.2 Data We DO NOT Collect
- Personal identification information
- Authentication information
- Financial information
- Health information
- Location data
- Full browsing history
- Personal communications
- Full website content

2.3 How We Use Data
- To provide real-time word translations
- To track learning progress
- To maintain user preferences
- To improve extension functionality

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage
- All user data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API
- Word translations are cached locally for improved performance
- User preferences are synced across devices using Chrome sync

3.2 Data Security
- No data is transmitted to external servers except for translation API requests
- No personal data is shared with third parties
- All data processing occurs locally within the extension

4. User Control and Rights

4.1 User Controls
- Clear translation history at any time
- Adjust cache size and other preferences
- Control when the extension is active
- Delete all stored data through Chrome extension settings

4.2 Data Retention
- Data is retained only as long as necessary for functionality
- Cache is automatically managed based on user settings
- All data can be deleted by the user at any time

5. Third-Party Services

- We use Google Translate API for translation services
- No user data is shared with the translation service except the words to be translated
- No tracking or analytics services are used

6. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date and users will be notified through the extension.