privacy.md

Privacy Policy for Elk New Tab

Effective Date: December 1, 2023

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Elk New Tab. This Privacy Policy outlines how the Elk New Tab Chrome extension (referred to as "we," "our," or "the extension") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Information Collection

Elk New Tab does not collect, transmit, or share any user data. Specifically:

• We do not collect any personal information
• We do not track your browsing history
• We do not record usage statistics
• We do not use cookies
• We do not use analytics services
• We do not connect to any external servers

Local Storage

Elk New Tab stores your settings and preferences locally in your browser using Chrome's storage APIs:

• Background settings (types, colors, gradients)
• Custom backgrounds (images, videos)
• User preferences (cycling settings, layout options)

This data never leaves your device and is only accessible by the extension itself.

Permissions

The extension requests the following permissions for specific functionality purposes:

• storage: To save your extension settings locally
• tabs: To override the new tab page
• activeTab: To interact with the current tab when necessary
• unlimitedStorage: To allow storing custom background images and videos

Third-Party Services

Elk New Tab does not:

• Integrate with any third-party services
• Include any advertising networks
• Use any analytics platforms

Data Retention and Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Data is retained until you uninstall the extension or clear your browser data
• Uninstalling the extension will remove all stored preferences and custom backgrounds

Updates to This 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 the Chrome Web Store listing and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this document.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. However, since we do not collect any personal information, these rights are automatically fulfilled.

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Thank you for trusting Elk New Tab. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security.