# Privacy Policy for Keyword Highlighter Chrome Extension

## Overview
The **Keyword Highlighter** extension helps users highlight selected keywords on any web page. This privacy policy explains what data (if any) the extension accesses, how it is used, and the rights of users.

## Data Collection
- **Active Tab Content**: The extension reads the HTML of the currently active tab **only** when the user clicks the extension’s toolbar button. This reading is performed locally in the browser.
- **Storage**: The extension uses `chrome.storage.sync` to store non‑identifying user preferences such as:
  - Preferred highlight colour
  - List of user‑defined keywords
- **No Personal Data**: The extension does **not** collect, transmit, or store any personal or browsing‑history data. No data leaves the user's device.

## How Data Is Used
- The active‑tab content is analyzed in‑memory to locate the specified keywords and apply a visual highlight.
- Stored preferences are used to pre‑populate the UI and maintain a consistent experience across devices logged into the same Chrome profile.

## Data Retention & Deletion
- All data is stored locally in the browser. Deleting the extension or clearing Chrome’s sync data removes all stored preferences.
- Users can manually remove stored settings by going to `chrome://settings/syncSetup` → **Manage synced data** and deleting the entry for *Keyword Highlighter*.

## Third‑Party Services
The extension does **not** use any third‑party analytics, advertising, or remote servers.

## User Rights
- **Access**: Users can view the stored preferences via the extension’s options page.
- **Correction**: Users can modify their keyword list and highlight colour at any time.
- **Deletion**: Removing the extension or clearing synced data deletes all stored information.

## Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact the developer at:

```
Email: pinakibatabyal@gmail.com
```

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*Effective Date: May 2026*