Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Bee Marker. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the extension.

Information Collection

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide us through the Extension. We have adopted this privacy policy to explain what information may be collected on our Extension, how we use this information, and under what circumstances we may disclose the information to third parties.

Information We Collect

Bee Marker collects the following types of information:

1. Personally Identifiable Information (Optional)

We only collect email addresses when users voluntarily provide them through our feedback form. This collection is:

  • Completely optional and not required to use the extension
  • Only used to follow up on feedback if necessary
  • Never sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes

2. User Activity Data

To provide core drawing and annotation functionality, we collect:

  • Mouse movements and clicks within the drawing canvas
  • Tool selection and preferences
  • Basic usage statistics (usage count and first use date) to determine when to show rating dialogs

This information is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. Website Content

Our extension temporarily captures screenshots and webpage content for annotation purposes:

  • This content remains local to your browser
  • Content is only captured when you explicitly activate the drawing mode
  • We do not transmit webpage content to our servers
  • When you save annotations as images or PDFs, this data is saved directly to your device

Information We Do Not Collect

Bee Marker does not:

  • Store or transmit your browsing history
  • Collect health information
  • Collect financial or payment information
  • Collect authentication information
  • Collect personal communications
  • Collect location data
  • Track which websites you visit
  • Use cookies or similar technologies to track your activities

Optional Feedback Submission

When you provide feedback through our in-extension dialog:

  • Your feedback comments and optional email address are submitted to a Google Form
  • This information helps us improve the extension based on user suggestions
  • Providing your email is completely optional and only used if we need to follow up on your feedback

Use of Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive:

  • To provide the core annotation functionality of the Extension
  • To improve and optimize the Extension based on usage patterns
  • To identify and fix bugs through error reporting
  • To develop new features based on user feedback and needs
  • To determine appropriate timing for rating and feedback requests

Data Processing Location

The majority of data processing happens locally within your browser:

  • All annotation and drawing data is processed on your device
  • Webpage screenshots and content remain local to your browser
  • User preferences and settings are stored using the browser's storage API

The only exception is when you voluntarily submit feedback, which is sent to a Google Form. You can opt to include your email address, but this is not required.

Extension Permissions

Bee Marker requires certain browser permissions to function properly:

  • Access to current page: Needed to allow annotations on the webpage you're viewing
  • Storage: Required to save your annotation settings locally in your browser

We request only the minimum permissions necessary for the extension to function as intended.

Data Storage

All your annotations and settings are stored locally in your browser using browser storage APIs. Your data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to do so (for example, if you use a sharing feature).

Third-Party Services

Bee Marker does not share your data with third parties. If we add features in the future that involve third-party services (such as cloud storage for annotations), we will update this policy and request your consent before enabling such features.

Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

[email protected]

Data Retention

Most data is stored locally in your browser:

  • All annotations remain on your device until you clear browser data or uninstall the extension
  • Usage statistics are retained only for the purpose of determining when to show rating dialogs
  • Feedback submissions are retained in the Google Form for analysis and product improvement

Your Data Rights

You have the right to:

  • Use the extension without providing any personally identifiable information
  • Clear all locally stored data by clearing your browser's extension storage
  • Request deletion of any feedback you've submitted by contacting us at the email below

Last Updated: March 1, 2025