This privacy policy explains how the Pollen Chrome Extension (“Pollen”, “we”, “our”, or “the extension”) collects, uses, and protects your data. Pollen is designed with privacy-first principles, storing all data locally on your device unless explicitly opted into synchronization features.
Data Collection and Storage
What We Collect
Pollen collects only the following information that you explicitly provide:
– Notes about your LinkedIn connections – Tags you create for organizing connections – Connection context (how you met, relationship type) – User preferences for the extension
Optional Google Sheets Sync
If you choose to enable the optional Google Sheets synchronization functionality, Pollen may collect and process:
– A unique token to authenticate your Google account – Data explicitly chosen by you to sync with your Google Sheets account, including notes, tags, and connection context
How We Store Data
– All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s storage.local API by default – If Google Sheets synchronization is enabled, data selected for syncing will be transmitted to and stored in your designated Google Sheets document – No data is transmitted to external servers managed by Pollen
No data is shared with third parties beyond Google if synchronization is enabled.
Data Location
All data remains on your local device unless you enable Google Sheets synchronization. If enabled, data will also be stored in your Google Sheets document and managed according to Google’s privacy policies.No external databases or servers are used by Pollen.
Data Access and Control
Your Rights
You have full control over your data and can:
– View all stored data at any time – Export your data – Delete individual entries – Uninstall the extension to remove all stored data – Disable Google Sheets synchronization at any time, stopping further data syncing
Data Retention
Data is retained only as long as you choose to keep it. Uninstalling the extension permanently removes all locally stored data. Data synced to Google Sheets remains in your document until you delete it directly through your Google account. No backups are maintained outside your device or Google Sheets.
Technical Details
Permissions
The extension requires:
– Access to LinkedIn profile pages (https://www.linkedin.com/in/*) – Chrome storage permission for saving your data locally – Authorization to access your Google account when enabling synchronization, limited to creating and updating data in your designated Google Sheets
Security
– All data remains within Chrome’s local storage system unless synced with Google Sheets – Google account authentication uses OAuth 2.0 for secure access – No other external network connections are made – No authentication or login is required unless enabling Google Sheets synchronization
LinkedIn Integration
– The extension operates as an overlay on LinkedIn profile pages – No modification of LinkedIn’s core functionality – No data is collected from LinkedIn beyond the current profile URL – No interference with LinkedIn’s own data collection or privacy practices
Google Sheets Synchronization
Synchronization with Google Sheets is entirely optional. If enabled, data syncing is limited to the content you select within the extension. Authentication is managed securely via Google’s OAuth 2.0 protocol; no other Google account data is accessed or stored by Pollen.
Updates and Changes
Any changes to this privacy policy will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated through the Chrome Web Store listing. Updates to the extension will maintain these privacy commitments.
Children’s Privacy
The extension is not intended for and does not knowingly collect data from users under 13 years of age.
Contact Information
For privacy concerns or questions, please contact us through our website or email feedback@pollen.li.
Compliance
This extension complies with:
– Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Additional Information
– The extension does not use cookies – No analytics or tracking tools are implemented – No advertising or marketing features are included – No user profiling or data mining occurs
Data Deletion
To remove all data stored by Pollen:
– Right-click the extension icon – Select “Remove from Chrome…” – Confirm removal
This will permanently delete all locally stored data. To remove data stored in Google Sheets, you must delete it directly from your Google Sheets account.This privacy policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting your data through local-only storage, transparent practices, and optional synchronization features.
Introduction
This privacy policy explains how the Pollen Chrome Extension (“Pollen”, “we”, “our”, or “the extension”) collects, uses, and protects your data. Pollen is designed with privacy-first principles, storing all data locally on your device unless explicitly opted into synchronization features.
Data Collection and Storage
What We Collect
Pollen collects only the following information that you explicitly provide:
– Notes about your LinkedIn connections – Tags you create for organizing connections – Connection context (how you met, relationship type) – User preferences for the extension
Optional Google Sheets Sync
If you choose to enable the optional Google Sheets synchronization functionality, Pollen may collect and process:
– A unique token to authenticate your Google account – Data explicitly chosen by you to sync with your Google Sheets account, including notes, tags, and connection context
How We Store Data
– All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s storage.local API by default – If Google Sheets synchronization is enabled, data selected for syncing will be transmitted to and stored in your designated Google Sheets document – No data is transmitted to external servers managed by Pollen
No data is shared with third parties beyond Google if synchronization is enabled.
Data Location
All data remains on your local device unless you enable Google Sheets synchronization. If enabled, data will also be stored in your Google Sheets document and managed according to Google’s privacy policies.No external databases or servers are used by Pollen.
Data Access and Control
Your Rights
You have full control over your data and can:
– View all stored data at any time – Export your data – Delete individual entries – Uninstall the extension to remove all stored data – Disable Google Sheets synchronization at any time, stopping further data syncing
Data Retention
Data is retained only as long as you choose to keep it. Uninstalling the extension permanently removes all locally stored data. Data synced to Google Sheets remains in your document until you delete it directly through your Google account. No backups are maintained outside your device or Google Sheets.
Technical Details
Permissions
The extension requires:
– Access to LinkedIn profile pages (https://www.linkedin.com/in/*) – Chrome storage permission for saving your data locally – Authorization to access your Google account when enabling synchronization, limited to creating and updating data in your designated Google Sheets
Security
– All data remains within Chrome’s local storage system unless synced with Google Sheets – Google account authentication uses OAuth 2.0 for secure access – No other external network connections are made – No authentication or login is required unless enabling Google Sheets synchronization
LinkedIn Integration
– The extension operates as an overlay on LinkedIn profile pages – No modification of LinkedIn’s core functionality – No data is collected from LinkedIn beyond the current profile URL – No interference with LinkedIn’s own data collection or privacy practices
Google Sheets Synchronization
Synchronization with Google Sheets is entirely optional. If enabled, data syncing is limited to the content you select within the extension. Authentication is managed securely via Google’s OAuth 2.0 protocol; no other Google account data is accessed or stored by Pollen.
Updates and Changes
Any changes to this privacy policy will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be communicated through the Chrome Web Store listing. Updates to the extension will maintain these privacy commitments.
Children’s Privacy
The extension is not intended for and does not knowingly collect data from users under 13 years of age.
Contact Information
For privacy concerns or questions, please contact us through our website or email feedback@pollen.li.
Compliance
This extension complies with:
– Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies – General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Additional Information
– The extension does not use cookies – No analytics or tracking tools are implemented – No advertising or marketing features are included – No user profiling or data mining occurs
Data Deletion
To remove all data stored by Pollen:
– Right-click the extension icon – Select “Remove from Chrome…” – Confirm removal
This will permanently delete all locally stored data. To remove data stored in Google Sheets, you must delete it directly from your Google Sheets account.This privacy policy demonstrates our commitment to protecting your data through local-only storage, transparent practices, and optional synchronization features.