Privacy Policy for Talknician Extension

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Talknician browser extension (“Extension”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of your data while providing powerful knowledge-sharing capabilities.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect data when explicitly initiated by users through toolbar or context menu actions. This includes:

• Screenshots of active browser tabs (user-initiated only)
• User interaction recordings for creating guides
• User preferences and settings
• Authentication information
• Browser tab information related to guide creation

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used exclusively for:

• Creating and managing knowledge guides
• Sharing guides within your organization
• Authenticating users and maintaining secure sessions
• Syncing guides with Talknician servers
• Improving the extension's functionality

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

• User preferences and settings are stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
• Authentication tokens are encrypted and stored securely
• Temporary capture data is stored locally during guide creation

4.2 Server Storage

• All guides and associated data are stored securely on Talknician servers
• Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
• Access is restricted to authorized users within your organization

5. Data Sharing

We only share your data:

• Within your organization with authorized users
• When required by law
• For security purposes (e.g., investigating abuse)
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We never:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Use data for advertising purposes
• Allow unauthorized human review of your content

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your stored data
• Request deletion of your data
• Export your guides and data
• Modify your extension permissions

7. Extension Permissions

• activeTab: For capturing screenshots (user-initiated only)
• scripting: For toolbar interface and capture functionality
• storage: For secure local data storage
• tabs: For managing guides across multiple tabs
• contextMenus: For right-click menu options
• sidePanel: For guide management interface

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of any material changes through the extension or email.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices:

• 📧 Email: engineering@talknician.com
• 🌐 Website: https://talknician.com
• 💡 Support: https://talknician.com/support

10. Compliance

We comply with all Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies regarding:

• Data collection and usage
• User privacy protection
• Security requirements
• Limited use requirements