Privacy Policy¶
Last Updated: September 2025
🛡️ Your Privacy is Our Priority¶
At Knoman, we believe in complete transparency about how we handle your data. This policy explains our privacy practices in simple, clear language.
✅ Our Privacy Commitment¶
🔒 100% Local Storage¶
All your data stays in your browser. We do not upload, transmit, or store any of your browsing data on external servers.
🚫 No Tracking¶
We do not track your browsing behavior, collect analytics, or use any third-party tracking services.
📵 No Data Collection¶
We do not collect, store, or process any personal information on our servers.
📊 What Information is Stored¶
Locally in Your Browser:¶
- Research topics you create
- Website URLs you choose to save
- Notes you write
- Search queries from search engines (optional)
- Extension settings and preferences
How It's Stored:¶
- Uses Chrome's local storage API
- Data remains on your device
- Encrypted by your browser's security
- Only accessible by you
🔄 Data Handling¶
When You Install:¶
- No registration required
- No email verification needed
- No personal information requested
When You Use Knoman:¶
- All processing happens locally
- No external API calls for your data
- No cloud synchronization
When You Uninstall:¶
- All local data can be cleared
- No residual data on any servers
- Complete removal with browser uninstall
🔐 Security Measures¶
Browser Security:¶
- Relies on Chrome's built-in security
- Data isolated to your browser profile
- Protected by your device's security
👤 Your Rights¶
You have complete control over your data:
✅ You Can:¶
- View all stored data in your browser
- Export your data anytime
- Delete specific items or all data
- Disable the extension temporarily
- Uninstall and remove all traces
📝 How to Manage Your Data:¶
- View: Check Chrome DevTools > Application > Storage
- Clear: Extension settings > Clear Data
- Export: Use extension's export feature
- Delete: Remove individual items via extension
🔄 Updates to This Policy¶
We may update this privacy policy to:
- Clarify existing practices
- Reflect new features
- Comply with legal requirements
Notification: Major changes will be announced via extension update notes
🚫 What We DON'T Do¶
To be absolutely clear:
- ❌ No selling of data
- ❌ No sharing with third parties
- ❌ No advertising networks
- ❌ No behavioral tracking
- ❌ No cookies for tracking
- ❌ No server-side storage
- ❌ No data mining
- ❌ No user profiling
💡 Children's Privacy¶
Knoman does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. The extension is designed for general audiences and does not target children.
🌐 Third-Party Services¶
GitHub Feedback:¶
When you click the feedback link, you're directed to GitHub for issue reporting. GitHub has its own privacy policy.
Chrome Web Store:¶
Distribution through Chrome Web Store is subject to Google's privacy policies for extensions.
📞 Contact Us¶
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our practices:
- Email: lorenzai.knoman@gmail.com
- GitHub Issues: Feedback Page
⚖️ Legal Compliance¶
This privacy policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
🤝 Your Acceptance¶
By using Knoman, you signify your acceptance of this privacy policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the extension.