Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 22, 2025
Introduction
Next Idea NewTab ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.
Current Version (v1.1)
Data Collection and Storage
In the current version of Next Idea NewTab:
- Local Storage:
- All bookmarks are stored locally in your browser
- Customizations and settings remain on your device
- No Account Required: The extension works without any user registration
- No Data Transmission: Your bookmarks and settings are not transmitted to our servers
Information We Access
The extension requires minimal permissions to function:
- Access to "New Tab" page
- Access to favicon detection service for bookmark icons
- Access to our API endpoints for fetching:
- GitHub trending repositories
- Next Idea project recommendations
- Community bookmarks directory
Community Features
When you choose to share a bookmark with the community:
- Only the bookmark title and URL are shared
- No personal information is transmitted
- Submissions are reviewed before becoming public
Analytics and Metrics
We use limited analytics to improve our service:
- Anonymous Usage Data: Basic extension installation and usage statistics through Chrome Web Store
- No Personal Identification: Analytics data cannot be used to identify individual users
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transfers
- Local storage encryption for bookmarks
- Regular security audits and updates
- Compliance with industry standards
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- GitHub API for trending repositories
- Chrome Web Store for extension distribution
- Google Analytics for anonymous usage statistics
- Favicon detection service for bookmark icons
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Remove shared bookmarks from the community
- Opt out of non-essential data collection
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as we introduce new features. We will notify users of any material changes through:
- Extension updates
- Notifications in the new tab page
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email us at mailto:[email protected]
- Follow us on Twitter
- Follow us on Bluesky