Privacy Policy for Characters Counter

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Characters Counter add-on ("we", "our", or "the add-on") collects, uses, and protects user data. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of our users.

2. Data Collection and Use

2.1 Active Tab Content
The Characters Counter add-on requires access to the active tab's content to perform its core functionality of counting characters. This access is temporary and limited to when the user actively engages with the add-on.

What we collect: Text content of the active tab.
How we use it: To count characters with and without spaces.
How long we keep it: We do not store or retain any content from the active tab. All processing is done locally in the user's browser, and the data is immediately discarded after the character count is displayed.

2.2 User Settings
The add-on does not collect or store any user settings or preferences.

2.3 Browsing History
We do not access, collect, or store any browsing history information.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any information with third parties.

4. Security

All processing is done locally in the user's browser. No data is transmitted over the network or stored externally.

5. User Rights

As we do not collect or store personal data, there is no personal information for users to access, modify, or delete.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Services

The Characters Counter add-on does not integrate with or use any third-party services or APIs.

8. Children's Privacy

Our add-on is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Data Transfers

As all processing is done locally and no data is collected or stored, there are no international data transfers.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [Usman@startearnings.com].

11. Compliance with Mozilla's Policies

This add-on complies with Mozilla's Add-on Policies, including:
- Respecting user privacy and security
- Being transparent about the data handled by the add-on
- Adhering to the principle of data minimization

12. Permissions Justification

12.1 activeTab Permission
This permission is used solely to access the content of the active tab for character counting purposes. It is temporary and only activated when the user interacts with the add-on.

12.2 scripting Permission
This permission allows the add-on to inject the necessary scripts to count characters on the active webpage. It is essential for the core functionality of the add-on.

Both permissions are used responsibly and solely for the purpose of counting characters. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted outside of the user's browser.