Effective Date: 16.09.24

1. Introduction

Branchlate ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension ("Branchlate Extension") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use it. By using the Branchlate Extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

• Webpage Content:
  • The Branchlate Extension accesses the content of the web pages you visit to intercept translation requests and display updated translations. This includes text, images, and other content necessary for providing translation services.
• User Authentication Information:
  • If you log into branchlate.com through the extension, we may collect identifiers such as your username or email address to synchronize translation changes between the extension and our website.
• Usage Data:
  • We may collect anonymized data regarding how you interact with the extension to improve our services. This data does not include personally identifiable information.

3. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and Maintain Service:
  • To intercept translation requests and redirect them to branchlate.com, allowing you to view the latest translations without developer deployment.
• Real-Time Updates:
  • To inject tooltips and allow you to modify translation values live on the web pages you visit.
• Synchronization:
  • To synchronize your translation edits between the extension and branchlate.com when you are logged in.
• Improve Services:
  • To analyze usage patterns and enhance the functionality and user experience of the Branchlate Extension.

4. Remote Code Execution

The Branchlate Extension loads remote code from branchlate.com to provide the popup user interface (UI), enabling you to update translations directly from the website. This remote code is essential for the core functionality of the extension and is securely loaded over HTTPS from our trusted domain.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Service Providers:
  • We do not sell or transfer your personal data to third parties outside of the approved use cases necessary for the extension's functionality.
• Legal Requirements:
  • We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

6. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal information. All data transmission between the Branchlate Extension and branchlate.com is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

7. Your Choices and Rights