Privacy Policy

This 'bare minimum' of information is the information needed to let Auto Refresh Plus work.

We do not collect any personal data. Only anonymized browsing data is collected to improve the functionality of the extension, in strict adherence to Google's limited use policies. This data helps us optimize the user experience and ensure the smooth operation of our services. Data collected refers to information about your interactions with websites, including but not limited to:

• The exact date and time of your interaction: Collected in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) format.

• IP Address of your computer: Used for generalized location determination and security purposes.

• A unique ID (random generated hash): To remember you and maintain session continuity without identifying you personally.

• Pages (full URL): The web address of the page you are currently visiting.

• Referrer: The web address of the page from which you navigated to the current page.

To be clear, when you choose to share information with us, the list of attributes we collect is not about you.

As you use our Services, we may also collect information through the use of commonly-used information-gathering tools, such as cookies, log files, and web beacons. Such Information may include standard information regarding your mobile device, browser type, browser language, Operating System, IP address, and the actions you take on our web site (such as the web pages viewed and the links clicked) or while using the Services. Collectively, this information is referred to as "Usage and Analytics Information."

In an ongoing effort to better understand our service and users, we may analyze information in aggregate and/or de-identified form to operate, maintain, manage, and improve the service. This data, in aggregated and/or de-identified form, does not personally identify individuals.

We do not use GPS technology to collect any information regarding your precise real-time geo-location while using the Services. However, we may use elements of your Usage and Analytics Information (such as your IP address) to determine your generalized location. This information is referred to as "Generalized Location Information."

All collected information is encrypted during transmission in compliance with applicable laws to ensure the security and privacy of your data. This encryption safeguards your information from unauthorized access while it is being transferred. We are committed to following industry-standard practices for data security, ensuring that any data collected is handled with the utmost care and in accordance with legal requirements.

Auto Refresh Plus may make further requests to the https://autorefreshplus.in/ website as required.

Data may be kept indefinitely.

We employ industry-standard security measures to protect data, including:

• Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using secure protocols (HTTPS/TLS) to prevent interception during transmission.
• Secure Storage: Any data stored on servers is protected using encryption at rest and access controls.
• Access Controls: Strict access controls ensure that only authorized personnel can access data, and only for legitimate business purposes.
• Regular Security Audits: We conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Data Minimization: We collect and store only the minimum amount of data necessary for our stated purposes.
• Anonymization: Data is anonymized as soon as possible to prevent any possibility of re-identification.

Data may be kept indefinitely. We retain anonymous data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, which may include ongoing service improvement and analytics. Data retention periods are determined based on:

• The purpose for which the data was collected
• Legal and regulatory requirements
• Technical and operational needs

While data may be retained indefinitely, it is maintained in anonymized and aggregated form to ensure privacy protection.

We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our extension is used and to improve its functionality. These services collect anonymous, aggregated usage data and may include:

• Usage statistics (e.g., number of refreshes, features used)
• Performance metrics (e.g., response times, error rates)
• Technical information (e.g., browser version, extension version)

All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We do not share personal information with analytics providers, and they cannot identify individual users.

Third-party services we use have their own privacy policies governing how they collect, use, and protect data. We encourage you to review these policies to understand their practices. However, we ensure that:

• We only work with reputable third-party service providers
• Any data shared with third parties is anonymized and aggregated
• We do not share personal information with third parties
• Third-party services are used only for legitimate business purposes
• We have agreements in place requiring third parties to protect data appropriately

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request information about what data we have collected, how it's used, and with whom it's shared. Given that we collect only anonymous data, we may not be able to identify data specifically related to you, but we will provide general information about our data practices.
• Right to Deletion: You can request that we delete any data we may have collected. Since data is anonymized, we may not be able to identify specific data related to you, but we will make reasonable efforts to honor your request.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of data collection at any time by uninstalling the extension. Uninstalling the extension will stop all data collection immediately.
• Right to Information: You have the right to know how your data is collected, used, and shared. This Privacy Policy is designed to provide that information.
• Right to Data Portability: If applicable, you may request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to certain types of data processing, though given our minimal data collection, this may primarily apply to opting out through uninstallation.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

When making a request, please provide:

• Your name and contact information
• A clear description of the right you wish to exercise
• Any relevant details that may help us process your request

Please note that because we collect only anonymous data, we may not be able to identify data specifically related to you. However, we will make reasonable efforts to honor your requests and provide you with information about our data practices.

We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information from children under 13. Our extension is designed to collect only anonymous URL data, which does not constitute personal information. However, we take additional precautions regarding children's privacy:

• We do not require user registration or accounts, which helps protect children's privacy
• We do not collect personal information that could identify a child
• We do not knowingly allow children to use our extension without parental consent
• We do not use data collected from children for any purpose other than technical functionality

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has used our extension and we have collected information about your child, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will take steps to address your concerns and, if necessary, delete any information we may have collected.

Parents and guardians can also prevent their children from using our extension by uninstalling it or using parental control software to restrict extension installation. We encourage parents to be involved in their children's online activities and to teach them about safe internet practices.