Privacy Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Bridgely ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension collects, uses, and protects information when you use our real-time web chat translation service.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

2.1 Message Content

• We temporarily process text content from chat messages solely for translation purposes
• Message content is sent to translation APIs (Google Translate or Gemini) and immediately discarded
• No conversation history or message content is stored permanently

2.2 User Preferences

• Language preferences and settings are stored locally in your browser
• Extension enable/disable status
• Translation engine preferences
• These settings never leave your device

2.3 Technical Information

• We do not collect any personal identification information
• We do not track browsing history outside of supported chat platforms
• We do not collect IP addresses, device information, or usage analytics

3. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

3.1 Translation Services

• Message content is processed exclusively to provide real-time translation
• Text is sent to third-party translation APIs only when translation is requested
• Processed content is immediately discarded after translation

3.2 User Experience

• Settings are stored locally to maintain your preferences across sessions
• Cache translations temporarily to improve performance and reduce API calls

4. INFORMATION SHARING

4.1 Third-Party Services

• Message content is sent to Google Translate or Gemini APIs solely for translation
• These services have their own privacy policies governing data handling
• We do not share any data with other third parties

4.2 No Data Sales

• We do not sell, rent, or trade any user information
• We do not use data for advertising or marketing purposes
• We do not create user profiles or track individual usage patterns

5. DATA SECURITY

5.1 Transmission Security

• All data transmission to translation APIs uses secure HTTPS connections
• Message content is processed in real-time and not stored on our servers

5.2 Local Storage

• User preferences are stored securely in your browser's local storage
• No sensitive information is transmitted or stored externally

6. DATA RETENTION

6.1 Message Content

• Message text is processed temporarily and immediately discarded
• No conversation history is retained

6.2 User Settings

• Preferences remain in your browser until you uninstall the extension
• You can clear settings at any time through the extension interface

7. YOUR RIGHTS

7.1 Control Over Data

• You can disable the extension at any time to stop processing
• You can clear cached translations through the extension settings
• Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data

7.2 Transparency

• You have full control over when translation occurs
• The extension only processes content when actively enabled

8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our extension is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. CHANGES TO THIS 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. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. SUPPORTED PLATFORMS

This extension works on various messaging platforms. Each platform has its own privacy policy governing their services.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

12. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

We process data based on:

• Your consent when you enable the extension
• Legitimate interest in providing translation services
• Necessity for the performance of our service

13. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

When using third-party translation APIs, your message content may be processed in different countries. These services comply with applicable data protection laws and provide appropriate safeguards.

14. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Our extension processes content in real-time for translation purposes only. We are not responsible for the accuracy of translations or how third-party platforms handle your data.

15. COMPLIANCE

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws