https://github.com/NIDNASSER-Abdelmajid/PriSecConf/blob/main/Privacy.md

Privacy Policy for PriSecConf

Last Updated: January 6, 2026

1. Introduction

PriSecConf ("we," "our," or "the Extension") is a browser extension designed to help researchers track security and privacy conference deadlines. We are committed to protecting your personal privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is processed by the PriSecConf extension. By installing and using this extension, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

In Short: We do not collect, store, or share your personal data. The extension is designed to be "privacy-first" and operates almost entirely locally on your device.

2. Data Collection and Usage

2.1 Personal Information

We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII). We do not know who you are, your email address, your IP address, or your location.

2.2 Browsing History

We do not access, read, or store your browser history. The extension permission activeTab (if used) or host permissions are strictly utilized to fetch public conference data, not to monitor your browsing activity.

2.3 Analytics and Tracking

We do not use any third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or telemetry services) inside the extension. We do not track how you use the extension.

3. External Data Requests

The extension performs automated network requests to the following public repository to fetch the latest conference schedules:

• Source: https://sec-deadlines.github.io/ (and its associated GitHub repository assets).

Purpose: These requests are necessary to ensure the countdown timers and dates displayed in the popup are accurate and up-to-date.

Data Transmitted: These requests are standard HTTP GET requests. They do not contain any user-identifying cookies, tokens, or personal metadata. The destination server (GitHub Pages) may see your IP address as part of the standard TCP/IP connection, but this data is governed by GitHub's Privacy Statement and is not accessible to the developers of PriSecConf.

4. Local Storage Usage

PriSecConf uses your browser's local storage capabilities (chrome.storage.local or localStorage) for the following purposes:

1. Caching: To store the downloaded conference data temporarily. This improves performance and allows the extension to work offline.
2. Settings: To save your interface preferences (e.g., active filters for "Crypto" or "Security" tracks).

Data Persistence: This data remains on your local device. It is never synced to our servers (because we do not have servers). You can clear this data at any time by uninstalling the extension or clearing your browser's extension data.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to outside parties. Since we do not collect any data, we have nothing to share.

6. Children’s Privacy

PriSecConf does not specifically target children under the age of 13. However, given the academic nature of the tool, it is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact the developer via the GitHub repository issue tracker.

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/NIDNASSER-Abdelmajid/PriSecConf/