Privacy Policy for Bitopsy & Alahay Chrome Extensions
Effective Date: April 21, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how extensions developed by bitopsy.com and alahay.org (collectively referred to as "we," "us," or "our") handle data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your data is handled transparently and securely.

1. Data Collection and Usage
Our extensions are designed to be utility-focused. We adhere to the principle of data minimization:

Local Data Processing: Most of our tools, such as OmniGrapher, process data locally within your browser. Any data extracted from webpages (e.g., table data) is used solely to provide the functionality of the extension (such as visualization or conversion) and is not transmitted to our servers.
Local Storage: We use the chrome.storage API to save user preferences, saved dashboards, or configurations. This data stays on your device and is used exclusively to enhance your user experience.
Temporary Access: Permissions like activeTab and scripting are used only when you explicitly interact with the extension to perform a specific task on the current page.
2. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. No data extracted from your browsing sessions is uploaded to external servers or shared with third-party analytics providers unless explicitly stated within a specific extension's settings.

3. Permissions Justification
To provide full functionality, our extensions may request the following:

activeTab/host_permissions: To interact with the content of the page you are currently viewing.
storage: To remember your settings and saved work locally.
downloads: To allow you to export your results (e.g., CSV or PNG) to your local machine.
scripting: To execute the necessary logic for data extraction and transformation.
4. Data Security
We utilize the built-in security frameworks provided by the Chrome Browser environment. Since the majority of our data processing happens locally, your data is subject to your own device's security settings.

5. User Control
You have full control over your data:

Uninstalling: Removing the extension from your browser deletes the associated local storage data.
Clear Cache: You can clear your browser's local storage and cache at any time to remove saved preferences.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of our extensions, please contact us via:

Web: bitopsy.com / alahay.org
Support: Please refer to the support links provided in the extension's "About" or "Help" section.