TonePop Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 6, 2025

TonePop is a Chrome DevTools extension designed to help users view Mandarin Chinese pinyin annotations for selected text on webpages. This Privacy Policy explains how TonePop handles your data, ensuring transparency and compliance with privacy standards.

1. Data We Collect

TonePop processes the following data locally within your browser:

• Selected Text: When you select Chinese text on a webpage, TonePop processes it to generate and display pinyin annotations in a popover. This text is not stored, shared, or transmitted.
• User Preferences: TonePop allows you to save custom keyboard shortcuts for triggering the pinyin popover. These preferences are stored locally on your device using the Chrome storage API and are not shared or transmitted.

TonePop does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information, such as your name, email address, or browsing history.

2. How We Use Your Data

The data processed by TonePop is used solely to:

• Generate and display accurate pinyin annotations for selected Chinese text.
• Save and apply your custom keyboard shortcuts to enhance your experience.

All processing occurs locally within your browser, ensuring no data leaves your device.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

TonePop does not share, sell, or disclose any data to third parties. All functionality is self-contained, and no external servers or services are used to process or store data.

4. Permissions

TonePop requires the following Chrome permissions to function:

• <all_urls>: To allow text selection and pinyin display on any webpage.
• storage: To save your custom keyboard shortcuts locally.

These permissions are used exclusively for the extension’s core functionality and do not involve collecting or transmitting data.

5. Security

TonePop is designed to operate securely within your browser. No external scripts or resources are loaded, and all data processing is performed locally, minimizing security risks.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in TonePop’s functionality or legal requirements. The latest version will be posted here, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.