Privacy Policy for CommentURL Chrome Extension

Last Updated: November 1, 2025

Overview

CommentURL is a Chrome extension that allows users to comment on any webpage. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Password (encrypted and securely stored)
• Nickname
• Optional group ID (for private comment groups)

Usage Information

• Current tab URL (only when you open the extension side panel)
• Comments you post
• Your authentication session data

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Authenticate your account
• Display and store your comments
• Associate comments with specific URLs
• Enable group-based comment filtering (if you use groups)

Data Storage

• Local Storage: Your authentication tokens are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• Server Storage: Your account information and comments are stored on our secure backend servers at commenturl.barcelonaoutdirectory.com

Data Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Track your browsing history beyond the current tab URL when you actively use the extension

Permissions Explanation

The extension requires the following permissions:

• activeTab: To read the current tab's URL when you open the side panel
• tabs: To detect when you switch tabs and update the displayed URL
• sidePanel: To display the extension interface in Chrome's side panel
• storage: To save your authentication session locally in your browser
• host_permissions: To communicate with our backend API for authentication and comment management

Data Security

• Passwords are encrypted using bcrypt before storage
• API communications use HTTPS encryption
• Authentication tokens expire after a set period for security

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Delete your account and associated comments
• Opt out of specific comment groups

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect when changes were made.

Children's Privacy

CommentURL is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) for European users
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) for California users