Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the 9.media URL Shortener Chrome Extension ("we", "our", or "the extension") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting any data that may be collected through the use of our extension.

2. Information We Collect

Our extension collects the following information:

• URLs that you choose to shorten
• Basic usage statistics (number of URLs shortened)
• Technical information necessary for the extension to function (active tab URL when using the extension)

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for:

• Providing the URL shortening service
• Improving the extension's functionality
• Maintaining service quality and security
• Generating anonymous usage statistics

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All communication with our servers is encrypted using HTTPS
• We do not store your browsing history
• Shortened URLs are stored securely on our servers
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties

5. Browser Permissions

Our extension requires certain permissions to function:

• activeTab: To access the current tab's URL for shortening
• clipboardWrite: To copy shortened URLs to your clipboard
• notifications: To show success/error messages
• contextMenus: To provide right-click shortening functionality

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Bootstrap (for styling)
• Font Awesome (for icons)
• Our own API at 9.media for URL shortening

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of any data collection
• Uninstall the extension at any time

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the extension or our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

privacy@9.media