Privacy Policy for Find My Deals Chrome Extension

Overview

Find My Deals ("we," "our," or "the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that helps users discover and manage promotional deals from their email accounts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use our Extension.

This Extension is designed with privacy first. We only collect data necessary to provide our core functionality and do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Information We Collect

1. Gmail Data (Temporary Processing Only)

When you grant permission, we temporarily process:

• Email Content: Only promotional emails from your Gmail account (categorized under "Promotions") - processed temporarily, never stored permanently
• Email Metadata: Subject lines, sender information, dates, and message IDs - processed temporarily for deal extraction
• Gmail Profile Information: Your Gmail email address for account validation
• Processing History: Records of which emails have been processed to avoid duplication

Privacy Protection:

• Your email content is never permanently stored on our servers
• Email processing happens temporarily on Google Cloud for deal extraction only
• We only access emails from the past 3 months
• We limit processing to a maximum of 200 promotional emails per session
• We cannot access your personal emails, drafts, or sent items

2. Google Account Information

Through secure Google OAuth authentication:

• Email Address: Your primary Google account email
• Basic Profile Information: Your name from Google (if provided)
• Authentication Tokens: Secure OAuth tokens for API access (automatically managed)

3. Browsing and Usage Data

• Website URLs: Sites you visit to identify relevant deals and display notifications
• Extension Usage: How you interact with Extension features (anonymized)
• Deal Preferences: Your interactions with deal notifications and settings
• Local Storage: Preferences and cached data stored locally in your browser

4. Payment Information (Premium Features Only)

• Stripe Payment Processing: Handled securely by Stripe (we do not store payment details)
• Subscription Status: Information about your plan and subscription
• Transaction Records: Payment dates and billing information (processed by Stripe)

5. Technical and Analytics Data

• Performance Data: Error logs and usage statistics (anonymized)
• Device Information: Browser type, extension version, and operating system
• Location Data: General location for deal relevance (can be disabled)

How We Use Your Information

1. Core Functionality

• Deal Discovery: Temporarily process promotional emails on Google Cloud to identify deals, discounts, and offers
• Smart Categorization: Organize deals by type (Travel, Fashion, Electronics, etc.)
• Personalized Alerts: Show relevant deal notifications while browsing
• Deal Management: Store and organize your discovered deals locally and optionally in the cloud

2. Service Enhancement

• Performance Optimization: Improve Extension speed and accuracy
• Feature Development: Develop new features based on user needs
• User Support: Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting
• Quality Assurance: Ensure deals are accurate and up-to-date

3. Communication (Optional)

• Deal Summaries: Send email summaries of discovered deals (only if you opt-in)
• Service Updates: Notify about important Extension updates
• Support Communications: Respond to your inquiries

Information Sharing and Disclosure

1. Third-Party Services We Work With

Google Services:

• Gmail API for email access (with your permission)
• Google OAuth for secure authentication
• Purpose: Core functionality and user authentication

Stripe:

• Payment processing for premium features
• We do not store your payment information

Our Backend Services:

• LLM API: Temporarily processes email content on Google Cloud to extract deal information (emails not permanently stored)
• Data API: Manages user accounts and deal storage
• Email API: Sends deal summary emails (if enabled)
• Payments API: Handles subscription management

2. What We Don't Do

• No Permanent Email Storage: We never permanently store your email content on our servers
• No Data Sales: We never sell your personal information
• No Advertising: We don't use your data for targeted advertising
• No Unauthorized Sharing: We don't share data except as outlined above
• No Human Reading: Our team doesn't read your emails during processing (except for technical support when explicitly requested)

3. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety.

Data Security and Protection

1. Processing and Security

• Secure Processing: Email processing happens on secure Google Cloud infrastructure
• Data in Transit: All data transmissions use HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Data at Rest: Deal data encrypted using industry-standard methods
• Temporary Processing: Email content processed temporarily for deal extraction, never permanently stored

2. Access Controls

• Authentication: Secure Google OAuth authentication
• Authorization: API access restricted to authenticated users only
• Minimal Access: We only access data necessary for functionality

3. Data Minimization

• Limited Collection: Only collect data necessary for Extension functionality
• Purpose Limitation: Data used only for stated purposes
• Regular Cleanup: Automatic deletion of unnecessary data

Data Retention and Deletion

1. Retention Periods

• Email Content: Never permanently stored - processed temporarily on Google Cloud for deal extraction only
• User Accounts: Maintained while your account is active
• Analytics: Anonymized usage data after 12 months

2. Your Control Over Data

• Account Deletion: Request complete account deletion anytime
• Local Data: Clear by uninstalling the Extension
• Gmail Access: Revoke through Google account settings anytime
• Data Export: Request a copy of your data

Your Rights and Choices

1. Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access stored deals and account information
• Data Export: Download your data anytime
• Corrections: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Delete your account and data

2. Privacy Controls

• Gmail Access: Revoke access through Google account settings
• Email Notifications: Disable in Extension settings
• Deal Alerts: Control popup notifications
• Location Services: Disable location tracking

3. Opt-Out Options

• Marketing: Unsubscribe from emails anytime
• Data Processing: Uninstall Extension to stop all data collection
• Analytics: Disable usage tracking in settings

Chrome Web Store Compliance

1. Limited Use Policy Compliance

In accordance with Google's Limited Use Policy:

• Single Purpose: Gmail data used solely for deal discovery and processed temporarily only
• User Benefit: All features directly benefit users
• Temporary Processing: Email content processed on Google Cloud but never permanently stored
• No Advertising: We don't use your data for ads
• No Resale: We don't sell personal data
• Transparent: All functionality is user-facing and clearly described

2. Data Transfer Restrictions

We only transfer data for:

• Essential Extension functionality
• Security and fraud prevention
• Legal compliance
• Business continuity (mergers/acquisitions)

3. User Consent

• Clear permission requests before accessing Gmail
• Easy-to-understand privacy notices
• Simple opt-out mechanisms

Regional Compliance

1. International Data Transfers

• Location: Data may be processed in the United States and other countries
• Safeguards: Appropriate protections for international transfers
• Compliance: We follow applicable data protection laws

2. Specific Regional Rights

• GDPR (EU/UK): Right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, port, and object
• CCPA (California): Right to know, delete, opt-out, and non-discrimination
• Other Jurisdictions: Compliance with local privacy laws

Children's Privacy

Our Extension is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy with a new "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice through the Extension interface
• Sending email notification for significant changes

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

Email: privacy@findmydeals.ai

Trust and Transparency

We believe in earning your trust through transparency. This Privacy Policy is designed to be clear and understandable. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Note: This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Find My Deals Chrome Extension. For information about our website or other services, please refer to their respective privacy policies.