Privacy Policy

Introduction

RemovePaywall ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension and website handle information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

Browser Extension

Our browser extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information. The extension:

• Does not track your browsing history
• Does not collect personal data
• Does not store cookies or local storage data
• Only processes URLs when you explicitly use the extension
• Redirects you to our website with the article URL as a parameter

Website

When you use our website, we may collect:

• Article URLs you submit (for processing only, not permanently stored with personal identifiers)
• Basic analytics data (page views, anonymized usage statistics)
• IP address (for security and rate limiting purposes)
• Browser type and device information (for compatibility)

How We Use Information

Any information processed is used solely to:

• Provide the paywall removal service
• Search internet archives for article versions
• Improve our service and user experience
• Prevent abuse and ensure security
• Generate anonymized usage statistics

Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Our service redirects you to third-party archive websites (such as Archive.org), which have their own privacy policies.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies for:

• Session management (admin area only)
• Basic analytics (anonymized)

The browser extension does not use cookies or tracking.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure of information. Our service uses HTTPS encryption for all connections.

Third-Party Services

Our service may redirect you to:

• Archive.org (Wayback Machine)
• Archive.today
• Other internet archive services

These services have their own privacy policies and terms of service.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access any information we have about you
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of analytics tracking
• Uninstall the extension at any time

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our contact page.