Privacy Policy for Reddit Stock Ticker Highlighter

Last Updated: 4/14/2025

1. Introduction
The Reddit Stock Ticker Highlighter ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, including what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

2. Information We Collect
The Extension collects and processes the following limited information:
- User Preferences: Custom ignore lists for stock tickers that you choose not to highlight
- Local Processing Data: Stock ticker symbols appearing in Reddit posts and comments that you view

Important Notes:
- We DO NOT collect any personal information
- We DO NOT track your browsing history
- We DO NOT store or transmit your Reddit username or account information
- We DO NOT collect any analytics or usage data
- We DO NOT use cookies or similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Information
The information collected is used solely for:
- Highlighting stock tickers on Reddit pages you visit
- Maintaining your personalized ignore list preferences
- Improving the functionality of ticker highlighting on supported subreddits

4. Data Storage
- User Preferences: Stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage sync API
- All processing occurs locally on your device
- No data is transmitted to external servers
- No data is shared with third parties

5. Supported Subreddits
The Extension only operates on specific finance-related subreddits:
- r/wallstreetbets
- r/stocks
- r/ValueInvesting
- r/investing
- r/thetagang
- r/StockMarket
- r/SecurityAnalysis
- r/options
- r/personalfinance

6. Data Security
- All extension operations occur locally within your browser
- No external data transmission occurs
- User preferences are secured using Chrome's built-in storage mechanisms

7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Modify your ignore list at any time through the extension options
- Clear your stored preferences by uninstalling the extension
- Control the extension's functionality through Chrome's extension management

8. Children's Privacy
The Extension does not knowingly collect or process any information from children under 13 years of age.

9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

10. Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the Extension's privacy practices, please contact us at kevinleeg at outlook.com .

11. Open Source
This extension is closed source.

12. Permissions
The Extension requires minimal permissions to function:
- Storage: To save your ignore list preferences
- Tabs: To maintain functionality across Reddit page navigation
- Host Permission (reddit.com): To highlight tickers on supported subreddits

13. Data Retention
- User preferences are retained only until you uninstall the extension
- No historical data is maintained
- No user activity logs are created or stored

14. Third-Party Services
The Extension does not:
- Use any third-party analytics services
- Share data with any external services
- Integrate with any external APIs except Reddit's public web interface

15. Compliance
This Extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store's Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements

By using the Reddit Stock Ticker Highlighter, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.