Privacy Policy for SanitizerApp - "The Sanitizer Extension"
Effective Date: 12.30.2024
SanitizerApp - The Sanitizer Extension ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Chrome extension, SanitizerApp - The Sanitizer Extension ("Extension"). We want to assure you that no personal data is collected, processed, or shared in any way by our Extension.
1. Data Collection
We do not collect any personal data from users of the Extension. This includes, but is not limited to:
- No collection of browsing history
- No collection of personally identifiable information (PII)
- No tracking or storing of user behavior
- No access to your emails, contacts, or other personal data
Our Extension operates purely locally on your device, with no interaction with external servers that would involve the collection of data.
2. Data Usage
Since we do not collect any data, we do not use any data for advertising, analytics, or any other purposes. There is no data transmission from the Extension to any third parties, nor is any data used in the operation of the Extension.
3. Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose any personal data, as we do not collect any in the first place. This includes sharing with third-party vendors, advertisers, or other entities.
4. Permissions
Our Extension may request permissions to operate certain features, such as reading or modifying content in the pages you visit. However, this is purely to provide the functionality of the Extension, and no personal data is collected or transmitted. You can always review and manage these permissions through the Chrome Extensions settings.
5. Security
Although we do not collect any data, we are committed to maintaining the security of the Extension. We do not store or transmit your data to third parties, and we strive to ensure the Extension is free from vulnerabilities that could compromise your privacy or security.
6. Third-Party Services
The Extension does not utilize any third-party services that would collect or share user data. If in the future, any third-party service is incorporated into the Extension, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Privacy Policy, which will be available through the Extension and on our website (if applicable). If we make any changes that affect how we handle data, we will notify users appropriately.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: sanitizerapp@gmail.com
By using this Extension, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
Disclaimer
Last updated: December 30, 2024
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Disclaimer:
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Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our" in this Disclaimer) refers to sanitizerapp.
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Service refers to the Application.
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You means the individual accessing the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.
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Application means the software program provided by the Company downloaded by You on any electronic device named sanitizerapp.
Disclaimer
The information contained on the Service is for general information purposes only.
The Company assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents of the Service.
In no event shall the Company be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Service or the contents of the Service. The Company reserves the right to make additions, deletions, or modifications to the contents on the Service at any time without prior notice.
The Company does not warrant that the Service is free of viruses or other harmful components.
External Links Disclaimer
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Please note that the Company does not guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of any information on these external websites.
Errors and Omissions Disclaimer
The information given by the Service is for general guidance on matters of interest only. Even if the Company takes every precaution to ensure that the content of the Service is both current and accurate, errors can occur. Plus, given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, there may be delays, omissions or inaccuracies in the information contained on the Service.
The Company is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information.
Fair Use Disclaimer
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The Company believes this constitutes a "fair use" of any such copyrighted material as provided for in section 107 of the United States Copyright law.
If You wish to use copyrighted material from the Service for your own purposes that go beyond fair use, You must obtain permission from the copyright owner.
Views Expressed Disclaimer
The Service may contain views and opinions which are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other author, agency, organization, employer or company, including the Company.
Comments published by users are their sole responsibility and the users will take full responsibility, liability and blame for any libel or litigation that results from something written in or as a direct result of something written in a comment. The Company is not liable for any comment published by users and reserves the right to delete any comment for any reason whatsoever.
No Responsibility Disclaimer
The information on the Service is provided with the understanding that the Company is not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services. As such, it should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting, tax, legal or other competent advisers.
In no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with your access or use or inability to access or use the Service.
"Use at Your Own Risk" Disclaimer
All information in the Service is provided "as is", with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the use of this information, and without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
The Company will not be liable to You or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information given by the Service or for any consequential, special or similar damages, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
Contact Us
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By using this Extension, you consent to this Disclaimer.
# The Sanitizer Chrome Extension
## Features and Functionality
1. **Sensitive Information Sanitization**:
Automatically sanitizes various types of sensitive information before it can be entered into input fields online.
Supports sanitization for:
- Credit Card Numbers
- Social Security Numbers (SSNs)
- Phone Numbers
- Email Addresses
- ZIP Codes
- Dates of Birth (DOB)
- IP Addresses
- UUIDs
- Bank Account Numbers
2. **Customizable Options**:
- Users can easily enable or disable the sanitization of specific types of sensitive information through a user-friendly popup interface with checkboxes.
- Options are saved and loaded using Chrome's storage API, ensuring user preferences are retained across sessions.
3. **Real-time Input Monitoring**:
- Monitors input fields in real-time and sanitizes sensitive information as it is being entered.
- Uses MutationObserver to detect and handle dynamically added input fields, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
4. **User-friendly Feedback**:
- Provides feedback to users when sensitive information is sanitized, helping them understand what changes were made.
5. **Content Script Execution**:
- Injects content scripts into all web pages to monitor and sanitize input fields.
- Ensures that the sanitization functionality is active on all websites visited by the user.
6. **Background Script Management**:
- Manages the extension's lifecycle events, such as installation and option changes, through a background script.
- Automatically updates content scripts when options are changed, ensuring the latest preferences are applied.
7. **Security and Privacy**:
- Helps protect users' sensitive information from being accidentally shared or exposed online.
- Reduces the risk of data breaches and identity theft by sanitizing sensitive data before it can be submitted.
8. **Compatibility**:
- Designed to work with all URLs, providing broad compatibility across different websites and web applications.
These features make "The Sanitizer" a valuable tool for users who want to enhance their online privacy and security by preventing the accidental sharing of sensitive information.
### Value of the Extension
**User Benefits**:
1. **Individuals**:
- **Privacy-Conscious Users**: Individuals who are concerned about their online privacy and want to prevent accidental sharing of sensitive information.
- **Frequent Online Shoppers**: Users who frequently enter credit card information online and want to ensure their data is protected.
- **Parents**: Parents who want to protect their children's sensitive information when they use shared devices.
2. **Businesses**:
- **Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs)**: Businesses that handle sensitive customer information and want to ensure data security without investing heavily in custom solutions.
- **Healthcare Providers**: Organizations that need to comply with regulations like HIPAA and protect patient information.
- **Financial Institutions**: Banks and financial services that need to safeguard sensitive financial data.
3. **Educational Institutions**:
- **Schools and Universities**: Institutions that handle student data and need to protect it from accidental exposure.
### Benefits of Using the Extension
1. **Enhanced Privacy and Security**:
- Protects users from accidentally sharing sensitive information online.
- Reduces the risk of identity theft and data breaches.
2. **Compliance with Regulations**:
- Helps businesses comply with data protection regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA by ensuring sensitive information is not inadvertently shared.
3. **User-Friendly**:
- Easy to use with a simple interface for enabling or disabling specific sanitization options.
- Provides real-time feedback to users, making them aware of the sanitization process.
4. **Broad Compatibility**:
- Works across all websites and web applications, providing comprehensive protection.
5. **Customizable**:
- Users can tailor the extension to their specific needs by selecting which types of sensitive information to sanitize.
6. **Peace of Mind**:
- Users can browse and enter information online with confidence, knowing that their sensitive data is being protected.
Overall, "The Sanitizer" Chrome extension is valuable for anyone who wants to enhance their online privacy and security, from individual users to businesses and educational institutions.