Privacy Policy for Topaz
Effective Date: July 5, 2025
Topaz (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information when you install and use Topaz.

1. Information We Collect
   Topaz may collect or process the following types of data:
   a. Personally Identifiable Information
   We require user accounts, meaning we collect full names and emails of users. If a user voluntarily provides personal information through a feedback form or support request, we may collect and retain that information solely for the purpose of responding to the user.
   b. Financial and Payment Information
   We do not process payments directly, but we may collect non-sensitive billing metadata (e.g., subscription type) if integrated with a payment platform. No payment information (e.g., credit card numbers) is collected or stored by the extension.
   c. Website Content
   The extension analyzes and modifies the structure of web pages to hide or remove distracting or low-quality content. We do not collect or store the full content of any web page, nor do we access any user-generated content.
   d. Tabs and Navigation
   We use the tabs permission to detect when users visit supported sites (like YouTube or Twitter). This allows us to apply or remove filtering as needed. We only access tab URLs and do not log or store any browsing history or user behavior.
   e. Storage Data
   We use local storage to save user preferences (such as filtering level or enabled sites) and extension state (enabled/disabled). This data is stored locally on the user’s device and is never transmitted elsewhere.
2. How We Use the Information
   All data is used exclusively to support the functionality of Topaz. This includes:
   Detecting supported websites and applying filters.

Remembering user settings across browser sessions.

Delivering real-time filtering functionality as described on our Chrome Web Store listing.

1. Data Sharing and Disclosure
   We do not sell, rent, or share personal or sensitive user data with any third parties.
   We only disclose information if:
   Required by law or legal process.

Necessary to investigate abuse or enforce our policies.

In the case of a merger or acquisition, with advance notice to users.

1. Data Security
   We use industry-standard security practices to safeguard any information provided by users:
   All data transmissions are encrypted using HTTPS.

Local data is protected from unauthorized access.

We do not store any personal data on external servers.

1. Local Data Handling
   Topaz operates entirely within the browser. All configuration data and preferences are stored locally via Chrome’s extension storage APIs. No remote code is executed, and no data is transmitted to external servers for processing.
2. Limited Use Disclosure
   Topaz complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements:
   Data is only used to support the extension’s core filtering features.

Data is never transferred or sold to third parties.

Data is not used for personalized ads or behavioral targeting.

Human access to user data is strictly prohibited, except in anonymized, aggregated form or with explicit user consent (e.g., for support requests).

1. User Consent
   By installing and using Topaz, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. You may revoke permissions or remove the extension at any time through your browser settings.
2. Data Retention
   All user data is retained only as long as needed to support core functionality. Locally stored preferences remain on the user's device until manually cleared or the extension is removed.
3. Changes to This Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect product updates or changes in legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or extension interface.
4. Contact Us
   If you have any questions or feedback about this Privacy Policy or Topaz’s data practices, please contact us through our socials (Instagram or X):
   Website: https://topazblock.com

Last updated: July 5, 2025