Last Updated: May 24, 2024
Overview
Easy Cart Share for Amazon ("we," "our," or "the Extension") is a browser extension that helps users create shareable links for their Amazon shopping carts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.
Key Point: We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not collect, store, or share your personal information unnecessarily.
Information We Collect
Information We DO Collect:
- Amazon Cart Content: When you choose to create a share link, we temporarily access the product information (ASINs and quantities) from your Amazon cart page to generate the shareable link.
- User Preferences: Settings such as your preferred URL shortening service and notification preferences are stored locally on your device.
- Usage Statistics: Basic usage data like the number of links created and last usage date, stored locally for your reference.
- Website Analytics: Our website uses Statcounter to understand general website usage patterns (not extension usage).
Information We DO NOT Collect:
- Personal identification information (name, email, address)
- Financial or payment information
- Browsing history outside of Amazon cart pages
- Login credentials or passwords
- Location data
- Any data when you're not actively using the extension
How We Use Information
The information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- Core Functionality: To extract cart information and generate shareable Amazon cart links
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide usage statistics
- Service Improvement: To understand general usage patterns and improve our service
Your Control: All data processing happens only when you actively choose to create a share link. We never access your cart or any other data without your explicit action.
Information Sharing
We are committed to protecting your privacy:
- No Personal Data Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties
- Cart Data Processing: Cart information is processed to create shareable links but is not stored permanently
- URL Shortening Services: When using our custom URL shortener, cart metadata (number of items, Amazon domain) is sent to our server to create shortened links, but no personal information is included
- Third-Party Services: If you choose TinyURL as your shortening service, the cart URL is sent to TinyURL according to their privacy policy
Data Security
We implement several security measures to protect your information:
- Local Storage: User preferences and statistics are stored locally on your device using your browser's secure storage API
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections
- Minimal Data Collection: We collect only the minimum data necessary for functionality
- No Persistent Storage: Cart data is not permanently stored on our servers
- Browser Security: The extension follows browser security guidelines and uses only necessary permissions
Data Retention
- Cart Data: Amazon cart information is processed in real-time and not permanently stored
- User Preferences: Stored locally on your device until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data
- Usage Statistics: Stored locally and can be reset by reinstalling the extension
- Generated Links: Shortened URLs remain active but can be deactivated upon request
Your Rights and Choices
You have full control over your data:
- Opt-Out: You can stop using the extension at any time by disabling or uninstalling it
- Data Deletion: Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data
- Settings Control: You can modify extension settings through your browser's extensions page
- Link Deactivation: Contact us to deactivate any generated links if needed
Third-Party Services
Our extension may interact with the following third-party services:
- Amazon: We access Amazon cart pages only when you trigger the extension. We are not affiliated with Amazon.
- TinyURL: Optional URL shortening service with their own privacy policy
- Statcounter: Website analytics service (website only, not extension usage)
Children's Privacy
Our extension is not intended for children under 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 Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be highlighted in the extension
- Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy