Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2025

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> SearchScrub is built with privacy as our core principle. We believe your browsing data should remain private and under your control. This policy explains exactly how we protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create a SearchScrub account, we collect:

• Email address (for authentication and account management)
• Name (if provided during Google OAuth or manual registration)
• Password hash (if using email registration - we never store plain text passwords)
• Account preferences and settings

Extension Data

Your SearchScrub extension stores locally on your device:

• Your custom keywords for history cleaning
• Enabled/disabled default keyword categories
• Extension settings and preferences
• Authentication tokens

What We DON'T Collect

We never collect, store, or transmit:

• Your browsing history
• URLs you visit
• Search queries or terms
• Any content from websites you browse
• Your browser data beyond what you explicitly configure

2. How We Use Your Information

Account Management

• Authenticate your access to the extension
• Sync your keyword settings across devices
• Send important account notifications
• Provide customer support

Service Operations

• Process subscription payments through Stripe
• Send email verification and security notifications
• Improve our service based on usage patterns (anonymized)

3. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

Your keywords and cleaning preferences are stored locally in your browser using secure extension storage APIs. This data never leaves your device during the cleaning process.

Server Storage

We store account information on secure servers using:

• Encrypted database connections (SSL/TLS)
• Industry-standard password hashing (bcrypt)
• Secure cloud infrastructure (Supabase/AWS)
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• Deleted accounts: Data permanently removed within 30 days
• Payment data: Managed by Stripe according to their retention policies

4. Third-Party Services

Authentication

• Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information according to Google's privacy policies

Payment Processing

• Stripe: Handles all payment processing. We never store your payment card information

Email Services

• Resend: Sends transactional emails (verification, notifications). We don't use email for marketing without explicit consent

5. Your Rights and Control

Data Access and Portability

• View all your account data through the extension interface
• Export your keywords and settings
• Request a copy of your data by contacting us

Data Modification

• Update your keywords and preferences anytime
• Change your account information
• Modify privacy settings

Data Deletion

• Delete your account and all associated data
• Remove specific keywords or preferences
• Uninstall the extension to remove all local data

6. Cookies and Tracking

SearchScrub does not use cookies for tracking or advertising. We use minimal session management for:

• Maintaining your login session
• Security and authentication
• Basic functionality of the service

7. Children's Privacy

SearchScrub is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

8. International Users

SearchScrub is operated from the United States. If you are located outside the US, your information will be transferred to and processed in the US. By using our service, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Email notification to registered users
• In-app notification in the extension
• Updates on this webpage with revision date

10. Contact Information

Data Protection Questions

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, contact us:

• Email: hello@gulp-studio.com
• Subject Line: "SearchScrub Privacy Inquiry"
• Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 48 hours

> Questions About Your Privacy?

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> We're committed to transparency about how we protect your data. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

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