Privacy Policy for Twitter Blue Hider Chrome Extension

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Twitter Blue Hider Chrome Extension ("we", "our", or "the extension") handles user data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Data Collection and Usage

What We Collect

The extension collects:

• Tweet IDs and basic tweet metadata of verified accounts
• User preferences (extension settings, show/hide cards option)
• Extension state information
• Temporary data for managing hidden tweets

How We Use Data

• Tweet data is collected solely to manage which tweets should be hidden
• All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• No data is transmitted to external servers
• No personal information is collected beyond the basic tweet metadata needed for functionality

Data Storage

• All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage sync API
• Data persists between browser sessions until you choose to clear it
• Hidden tweet data is automatically cleared after 2 hours
• You can manually clear stored data at any time through the extension interface

Data Sharing and Transfer

We do not:

• Collect personal information
• Share any data with third parties
• Transfer data outside your local browser
• Use data for advertising or tracking
• Store data on external servers

User Controls

You have full control over your data:

• Toggle the extension on/off
• Choose to show or hide replacement cards
• View and manage hidden tweets
• Clear stored data easily

Technical Security

The extension implements several security measures:

• Uses Manifest V3 for enhanced security
• Runs in an isolated environment
• Implements secure storage practices
• Follows Chrome's security best practices
• Uses local storage only

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notification through the extension
• Publishing changes in the Chrome Web Store listing

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through:

• GitHub Issues: Repository Issues Page
• Chrome Web Store Support

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• Google's User Data Privacy Policy
• Relevant data protection regulations

Data Retention

• Tweet data is automatically deleted after 2 hours
• Settings are retained until explicitly cleared by the user
• No automatic data collection or retention beyond necessary functionality
• Users can clear their data at any time through the extension interface