Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 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 (v1.0)

Data Collection and Storage

In the current version of Next Idea NewTab:

  • Local Storage: All your customizations and settings are stored locally in your browser
  • No Account Required: The extension works without requiring any user registration
  • No Data Transmission: Your personal settings and tool configurations are not transmitted to our servers

Information We Access

The extension requires minimal permissions to function:

  • Access to "New Tab" page
  • Access to favicon data from websites you add as tools
  • Access to our API endpoints for fetching:
    • GitHub trending repositories
    • Next Idea project recommendations
    • Public tool directory

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

Future Updates (Coming Soon)

In upcoming versions, we plan to introduce optional features that will require additional data handling:

Optional Account Features

When we introduce user accounts, you will have the ability to:

  • Create an optional account for cross-device synchronization
  • Share tools with the community (only if explicitly marked as public)
  • Delete your account and all associated data at any time

Additional Data Collection

For users who choose to create accounts, we will:

  • Store your email address for authentication
  • Sync your selected settings and tools across devices
  • Store your public tool submissions
  • Track basic usage metrics to improve user experience

All these features will be:

  • Completely optional
  • Require explicit user consent
  • Have clear privacy controls
  • Allow data deletion

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transfers
  • Secure storage of any future user data
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Compliance with industry security 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

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Choose not to create an account (when the feature becomes available)
  • Request deletion of your data
  • 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
  • Email (for future account holders)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: