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: