Privacy Policy for GitUI - Web Customization Tool

Last updated: 07/10/2024

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how “GitUI - Web Customization Tool” collects, uses, and shares user data when you use our extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.

2. Data Collection

We collect the following data: • Personal Information: Email, name, and profile picture for login purposes. • Click Interaction Data: Information about where and how often you click on elements of the webpage, collected to provide you personalization suggestions.

All click interaction data is stored locally on your device and never shared without your explicit consent. You have full control over your data, which can be deleted at any time.

3. Data Usage

The data we collect is used to: • Facilitate the login process and personalize your experience. • Track your customization preferences for future sessions. • Provide insights and inspiration based on your interaction history to enhance your personalization.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with third parties, except in the following cases: • Firebase Cloud Storage: Your data, including email, name, profile picture, and click interaction data, may be stored on Google Firebase servers for synchronization across devices and data backup. • Legal Requirements: We may share data if required by law to comply with a legal obligation or to protect our rights.

5. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your data. All personal and interaction data stored locally or on Firebase is protected with industry-standard security measures. We do not collect or share sensitive personal information beyond what is required for login and extension functionality.

6. User Rights

As a user, you have the right to: • Access, modify, or delete any data the extension collects. • Opt-out of data collection by disabling the extension or removing it from your browser. • Delete your stored data at any time through the extension's interface.

7. Data Storage

All interaction data is stored locally on your device unless explicitly shared with your permission. For backup and synchronization purposes, your data may also be stored on Google Firebase servers.

8. Location

We are located in Portugal, and our data processing practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the date of the latest update will be revised at the top of the page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at sfalves@fc.ul.pt.

Our official website: https://techandpeople.github.io/gitUI/index.html