Privacy policy: https://pickvocab.com/terms

Privacy Policy for Pickvocab Browser Extension

Overview

Pickvocab is a vocabulary learning browser extension that helps users improve their language skills through contextual word lookup and writing assistance. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Information We Collect

Data Collected Automatically

Lookup History
- Words and phrases you look up while browsing
- Context surrounding looked-up terms (up to 200 characters before/after)
- Timestamp of each lookup
- Website domain where lookup occurred

Writing Revision History
- Text content you write or revise using our writing assistant
- Revision changes and edits made
- Timestamps of writing sessions
- Writing session metadata (word count, language detected)

Account Information
- Email address (for account creation and authentication)
- User preferences and settings
- Vocabulary cards and learning progress

Data Not Collected

We do not collect:
- Browsing history
- Personal information from web pages beyond lookup context
- Passwords or sensitive form data
- Location data
- Device identifiers beyond what's necessary for account management

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

• Learning Enhancement: Create personalized vocabulary cards based on your lookup history
• Progress Tracking: Show your learning progress and history across devices
• Writing Improvement: Provide contextual suggestions and corrections
• Account Synchronization: Sync your data across multiple devices and browsers

Secondary Uses

• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our features (data is aggregated and anonymized)
• Technical Support: Troubleshoot issues and provide customer support

Data Storage and Security

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Data is stored securely on our servers with encryption at rest
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only

Data Retention

• Lookup history: Retained until you delete it or close your account
• Writing history: Retained until you delete it or close your account
• Account data: Retained until you request account deletion
• You can delete individual entries or your entire history at any time through the extension interface

Your Rights and Controls

Data Access and Control

• View and download all your stored data through your account dashboard
• Delete individual lookup or writing entries
• Clear your entire history at any time
• Export your vocabulary cards and learning progress

Account Management

• Modify your account settings and preferences
• Request complete account deletion (all data will be permanently removed within 30 days)
• Temporarily disable data synchronization while keeping the extension functional

Data Sharing

We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your lookup or writing history with advertisers
- Use your data for marketing purposes beyond our own service improvements

We may share anonymized, aggregated data for:
- Research purposes (improving language learning methods)
- Service analytics (understanding feature usage patterns)

Third-Party Services

Our extension integrates with:
- Authentication providers (Google OAuth) - for secure account access
- AI language models - for generating definitions and writing suggestions (data is sent securely and not stored by these providers)

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through the extension or email. Continued use of the extension after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Email: phuongduyphan@gmail.com
Website: https://pickvocab.com/
Terms of Service: https://pickvocab.com/terms

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Mozilla Add-on Privacy Requirements
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations



Your privacy is important to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices.