diff --git a/privacy-policy.md b/privacy-policy.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..24f142b --- /dev/null +++ b/privacy-policy.md @@ -0,0 +1,66 @@ +# PRIVACY POLICY + +## 1. An overview of data protection + +### General + +In the following article, we will refer to "Counter for Messenger" as "the extension". +The following gives a simple overview of what happens to your personal information when using the extension. Personal information is any data with which you could be personally identified. Detailed information on the subject of data protection can be found in our privacy policy found below. +Data collection on our website +We have two sources of data, data from Facebook and datagenerated by user actions. + +### 1. Data of you from Facebook + +#### How do we collect your data ? + +We use Facebook's API to download data to your device. Data does not pass through our machines during transmission. + +#### What do we use your data for ? + +We use this data to analyze and display the results on the extension. + +#### What rights do you have regarding your data ? + +You always have the right to remove all data from Facebook. Just remove the extension. All data will remove automatically. + +### 2. Data generated by user actions + +#### How do we collect your data ? + +We use third-party tool "Google Analytics" to collect your operation data. + +#### What do we use your data for ? + +Data can be used to analyze how visitors use the site, so we can improve the user experience and function on the extension. + +#### Analytics and third-party tools + +When visiting our website, statistical analyses may be made of your surfing behavior. This happens primarily using cookies and analytics. The analysis of your surfing behavior is usually anonymous, i.e. we will not be able to identify you from this data. You can object to this analysis or prevent it by not using certain tools. Detailed information can be found in the following privacy policy. You can object to this analysis. We will inform you below about how to exercise your options in this regard. + +## 2. Analytics and advertising + +### Google Analytics + +This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service. It is operated by Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies". These are text files that are stored on your computer and that allow an analysis of the use of the website by you. The information generated by the cookie about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. +Google Analytics cookies are stored based on Art. 6 (1) (f) DSGVO. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior to optimize both its website and its advertising. + +#### IP anonymization + +We have activated the IP anonymization feature on this website. Your IP address will be shortened by Google within the European Union or other parties to the Agreement on the European Economic Area prior to transmission to the United States. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address sent to a Google server in the US and shortened there. Google will use this information on behalf of the operator of this website to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services regarding website activity and Internet usage for the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with any other data held by Google. + +#### Browser plugin + +You can prevent these cookies being stored by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we wish to point out that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent the data generated by cookies about your use of the website (incl. your IP address) from being passed to Google, and the processing of these data by Google, by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. + +#### Objecting to the collection of data + +You can prevent the collection of your data by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent your data from being collected on future visits to this site: Disable Google Analytics. +For more information about how Google Analytics handles user data, see Google's privacy policy: support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245. + +#### Outsourced data processing + +We have entered into an agreement with Google for the outsourcing of our data processing and fully implement the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics. + +#### Demographic data collection by Google Analytics + +This website uses Google Analytics' demographic features. This allows reports to be generated containing statements about the age, gender, and interests of site visitors. This data comes from interest-based advertising from Google and third-party visitor data. This collected data cannot be attributed to any specific individual person. You can disable this feature at any time by adjusting the ads settings in your Google account or you can forbid the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section "Refusal of data collection".