# Privacy Policy **Effective Date:** February 15, 2026 **Last Updated:** February 15, 2026 This Privacy Policy explains how Tonedeaf ("Extension"), operated by Cole Park, operating as bycole ("we," "us," "our"), handles information. This policy covers the Extension and our website at https://tonedeaf.bycole.dev/ ("Website"). --- ## 1. The Short Version **Tonedeaf does not collect, transmit, or store your personal data.** The Extension runs 100% locally on your device. Your text, translations, and messages never leave your machine. The only data we handle is on our Website (not the Extension) — and even that is minimal. --- ## 2. Data the Extension Does NOT Collect The Extension: - Does **not** transmit your text to any server - Does **not** collect usage analytics or telemetry - Does **not** track which websites you visit - Does **not** read or store your browsing history - Does **not** access your data beyond the active input field you're typing in - Does **not** use cookies - Does **not** make any network requests (except to your local Ollama instance at localhost) All AI processing happens locally via Ollama on your device. We have zero visibility into what you type, translate, or send. --- ## 3. Data Stored Locally on Your Device The Extension stores minimal data in your browser's local storage: | Data | Purpose | Storage | |------|---------|---------| | Installation timestamp | Trial period calculation | Chrome local storage | | License validation hash | Verify purchase status | Chrome local storage | | User preferences | Settings (hotkey, language) | Chrome sync storage | This data: - Never leaves your device - Is not accessible to us - Can be deleted by uninstalling the Extension or clearing browser data --- ## 4. Chrome Extension Permissions The Extension requests the following browser permissions: | Permission | Why | |-----------|-----| | `activeTab` | To read the current input field and replace text with translation | | `storage` | To save your preferences and trial/license state locally | We do **not** request permissions for: browsing history, bookmarks, downloads, or any other browser data. --- ## 5. Data Collected by the Website Our Website (separate from the Extension) may collect: ### 5.1. Payment Information When you purchase a License, payment is processed by our third-party payment provider. We receive: - Confirmation of payment - Your email address (for license delivery) - Transaction ID We do **not** receive or store your credit card number, CVV, or full billing details. ### 5.2. Website Analytics We may use privacy-respecting analytics (no cookie-based tracking) to understand aggregate Website traffic. This may include: - Page views (anonymized) - Referral source - Country-level geographic data - Browser/device type We do **not** use Google Analytics or any tracking that follows users across sites. ### 5.3. Email If you voluntarily provide your email (for support, updates, or purchase), we store it solely for: - License delivery and management - Responding to support inquiries - Product update notifications (you can unsubscribe anytime) --- ## 6. Third-Party Services ### 6.1. Ollama (Local AI) The Extension communicates only with Ollama running locally on your machine (typically at `http://localhost:11434`). This is a local network request that does not leave your device. Ollama's privacy practices are governed by their own policy. ### 6.2. Payment Provider License purchases are processed by a third-party payment provider. Their handling of your payment data is governed by their own privacy policy. ### 6.3. Chrome Web Store Distribution through the Chrome Web Store is subject to Google's privacy policies. --- ## 7. Data Security Since the Extension processes everything locally: - There are no servers to breach - There is no database of user content - There is no network transmission of your data For Website data, we use: - HTTPS/TLS encryption for all web traffic - Secure payment processing via PCI-compliant providers - Minimal data collection principles --- ## 8. Children's Privacy The Extension and Website are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us and we will delete it. --- ## 9. Your Rights ### 9.1. General Rights You have the right to: - **Access** any personal data we hold about you - **Delete** your data by contacting us - **Unsubscribe** from any communications - **Uninstall** the Extension at any time, which removes all locally stored data ### 9.2. GDPR (European Users) If you are in the EU/EEA, you also have the right to: - Data portability - Restriction of processing - Object to processing - Lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority Our legal basis for processing Website data is: - **Contractual necessity** (license delivery) - **Legitimate interests** (Website analytics, fraud prevention) - **Consent** (marketing emails) ### 9.3. CCPA/CPRA (California Users) If you are a California resident: - We do **not** sell your personal information - We do **not** share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising - You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out - We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights --- ## 10. International Users Our Website is operated from the United States. If you access the Website from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US. By using the Website, you consent to this transfer. The Extension itself processes everything locally, so no international data transfer occurs through the Extension. --- ## 11. Data Retention - **Extension data:** Stored locally until you uninstall or clear browser data. We have no access. - **Purchase records:** Retained for as long as necessary for tax and legal compliance (typically 7 years). - **Support emails:** Retained for 2 years after last interaction, then deleted. --- ## 12. Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Website with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Extension or Website after changes constitutes acceptance. --- ## 13. Contact For privacy-related questions or requests: **Email:** contact@bycole.dev **Website:** https://tonedeaf.bycole.dev/ For data deletion or access requests, please email us with the subject line "Privacy Request" and we will respond within 30 days. --- Copyright 2026 Cole Park. All rights reserved.