Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ChemistryLaTeX ("we", "our", or "the Extension") collects, uses, and handles information when you use our browser extension and associated services.

By installing or using the Extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We reserve the right to update this policy at any time, and your continued use of the Extension constitutes acceptance of any changes.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use the Extension, you may provide chemical names, formulas, SMILES strings, or other molecular identifiers that you wish to render. This information is transmitted to our servers to generate visual representations.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you interact with our services, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• Request Data: Chemical queries and rendering parameters submitted to our servers.
• Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and timestamps associated with requests.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the Extension, including feature usage and error reports.

This information is processed and logged by our hosting provider, Vercel, for operational purposes such as performance monitoring, security, and service improvement.

2.3 Locally Stored Data

The Extension stores certain data locally on your device using browser storage APIs:

• User preferences and settings
• Cached molecular data to improve performance
• Rendering history for offline access

This local data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless required for core functionality.

3. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To process your requests and generate chemical structure visualizations.
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, identify errors, and improve the Extension's functionality.
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, abuse, or malicious activity.
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries or provide service-related notices.
• Future Features: We may use collected information to develop and offer new features, including premium or account-based services.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating our services, subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Retention

We retain collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Server logs and request data may be retained for operational, analytical, and security purposes. Locally stored data on your device persists until you clear it or uninstall the Extension.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. All data transmitted between the Extension and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access and Portability: You may request access to the information we hold about you.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements.
• Local Data Control: You can clear locally stored data at any time through the Extension's settings or by uninstalling the Extension.
• Opt-Out: You may disable the Extension at any time to stop data collection.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

The Extension is designed for general and educational use and is available to users of all ages. We do not specifically target children under 13 or knowingly collect personal information from them. The data we collect (such as chemical queries and technical information) is the same for all users regardless of age and is used solely for service functionality.

If a parent or guardian believes their child has provided personal information beyond normal Extension usage, they may contact us to request review or deletion of such information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of the Extension after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through:

• The Chrome Web Store developer contact information or quintessenlabs@gmail.com!
• The support and feedback section on our extension listing