Privacy Policy for the 'Word Definition Tooltip' Chrome Extension. This document outlines how the extension handles user data, emphasizing that no personal data is collected, stored, or transmitted.

PrivacyPolicy.txt

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Extension Description
Word Definition Tooltip: Instant Definitions, Effortless Learning

Unlock the power of words directly on any webpage! The Word Definition Tooltip is a sleek, intelligent Chrome extension that provides instant, clear definitions for any word you select, making reading, learning, and Browse more efficient and enjoyable.

✨ Why You'll Love It:

Instant Definitions: Simply highlight a single word on any webpage, and a clean, concise definition appears right above it in a non-intrusive tooltip. No more opening new tabs or interrupting your flow!
Effortless Learning: Expand your vocabulary naturally as you read. Perfect for students, professionals, or anyone looking to improve their comprehension.
Smart & Adaptive Tooltip: The tooltip intelligently positions itself within your view and automatically disappears after a few seconds or when you click away, ensuring a seamless experience.
Blazing Fast & Offline-Ready (with caching): Definitions are intelligently cached for 24 hours, significantly reducing API calls and providing near-instant lookups for frequently accessed words.
Respects Your Privacy: We are committed to your privacy. This extension does not collect any personal data or Browse history.
Lightweight & Secure: Built with performance and security in mind, the extension runs efficiently without slowing down your Browse.
Looks Great Everywhere: Enjoy a seamless visual experience with automatic dark mode support, adapting to your system's color scheme.
🚀 How It Works:

Install: Add the "Word Definition Tooltip" to your Chrome browser.
Select: Highlight any single word on any webpage.
Define: A tooltip will instantly appear with the word's definition.
It's that simple! No complex setup, no accounts needed. Start enhancing your reading experience today!

Privacy Policy for Word Definition Tooltip Chrome Extension
Last Updated: June 12, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the "Word Definition Tooltip" Chrome Extension ("the Extension") handles information. Your privacy is very important to us.

1. Data Collection and Use

The "Word Definition Tooltip" Extension is designed with user privacy as a core principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, Browse history, or any other personally identifiable information from your use of the Extension.

Selected Words: When you select a word on a webpage, the Extension sends that specific word to a public dictionary API (https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/api/v2/entries/en/{word}) to fetch its definition. This is a temporary, real-time request solely for the purpose of providing the definition you requested. These words are not logged or stored by the Extension or by us.
No User Accounts: The Extension does not require or support user accounts.
No Analytics: We do not use any analytics services (like Google Analytics) to track your usage of the Extension.
2. Information Sharing

Because the Extension does not collect any personal data, we do not share any personal data with third parties.

The only data shared externally is the selected word sent to the public dictionary API to retrieve its definition, as described above. This API is a free, publicly available service and does not require an API key or personal identification.

3. Data Storage

The Extension utilizes a local cache within your browser to store definitions for up to 24 hours to improve performance and reduce redundant API calls. This cache is stored locally on your device and is not accessible by us or any third parties. It is automatically cleared for expired entries.

4. Permissions

The Extension requests the following permissions:

host_permissions: https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/*: This permission is necessary for the Extension's background script to make requests to the dictionary API to fetch word definitions.
background: Allows the Extension's background script (background.js) to run and handle API requests and caching independently.
content_scripts: Allows the Extension to inject content.js and styles.css into all web pages (<all_urls>) to detect text selection and display the tooltip.
These permissions are the minimum required for the Extension to function as described and are used solely for the purpose of providing word definitions.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page within the Extension's listing. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.