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Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 19, 2025

 

TL;DR: Flect stores all your data locally on your device. We don't collect, transmit, track, or share any of your personal information. Your privacy is completely protected.
 

Introduction

Flect ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use the Flect browser extension.
 

Data Collection and Storage

We do not collect any personal data. Flect is designed with privacy as a core principle.

All data created and used by Flect is stored locally on your device using your browser's storage API. This includes:

  • Text highlights you save from webpages

  • URLs of the pages where you saved highlights

  • Timestamps of when highlights were saved

  • Tags and folders you create

  • Your extension settings and preferences

Important: None of this data ever leaves your device. It is not transmitted to our servers or any third-party services.
 

Permissions Explained

Flect requires certain browser permissions to function. Here's what each permission is used for:

  • Storage: To save your highlights, tags, and settings locally on your device.

  • ActiveTab: To capture the text you select, the page URL, and context only when you activate the extension or use the context menu.

  • Host Permissions (<all_urls>): To allow the extension to work on any website you visit, enabling you to highlight text across the web. This permission does not grant us access to browse your history or data on these sites.
     

Third-Party Services

Flect does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, advertising, or data collection services. We do not integrate with any external APIs that would transmit your data.
 

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any user data with third parties because we simply don't have access to your data. Everything stays on your device.
 

Data Security

Since all data is stored locally in your browser's secure storage, the security of your data is protected by your browser's built-in security mechanisms. We recommend:

  • Keeping your browser up to date

  • Using a secure password for your computer/device

  • Being cautious about browser extensions you install
     

Data Retention and Deletion

Your data remains on your device until you choose to delete it. You can:

  • Delete individual highlights through the extension interface

  • Clear all data using the "Clear All" function in the extension settings

  • Remove all extension data by uninstalling Flect from your browser
     

Children's Privacy

Flect does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. Since we don't collect data at all, there is no special consideration needed for children's privacy beyond general browser security.
 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the extension or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

If we make material changes to how we handle user data (such as implementing cloud sync features in the future), we will notify users through the extension and obtain consent where required.
 

Your Rights

Since all your data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over it at all times. You can:

  • Access all your data through the extension interface

  • Export your data (planned feature)

  • Delete any or all data at any time

  • Uninstall the extension to remove all associated data
     

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: hello.flect@gmail.com

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