# Privacy Policy for I Got a Text! Chrome Extension
**Contact Information:** loveislandwatchparty@gmail.com
**Last Updated:** 06/25/2025
## Overview
I Got a Text! ("we," "our," or "us") is a Chrome browser extension that enables users to participate in live chat while watching Love Island episodes on Peacock TV. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information.
## Information We Collect
### 1. Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- **Email address** - Used for account creation and authentication
- **Username** - Your chosen display name for chat messages
- **User ID** - A unique identifier generated by our authentication system
### 2. Chat Data
When you use our live chat feature, we collect:
- **Chat messages** - The text content of messages you send
- **Video timestamps** - The time in the video when messages are sent (for synchronization)
- **Message timestamps** - When messages were sent to our servers
- **User identification** - Linking messages to your username for display
### 3. Subscription Information
If you subscribe to our premium service, we collect:
- **Payment information** - Processed securely through Stripe (we don't store payment card details)
- **Subscription status** - Whether your subscription is active, trialing, or expired
- **Customer ID** - Generated by Stripe for managing your subscription
- **Billing history** - Records of payments and subscription changes
### 4. Technical Information
- **Browser information** - Basic details about your Chrome browser for compatibility
- **Extension usage** - How you interact with the extension features
- **Error logs** - Technical information to help us fix bugs and improve performance
## How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
### Primary Functions
- **Provide live chat services** - Display your messages synchronized with video timestamps
- **Manage your account** - Authenticate you and maintain your profile
- **Process subscriptions** - Handle premium feature access and billing
- **Synchronize chat** - Ensure messages appear at the correct time for all users
### Service Improvement
- **Fix bugs and errors** - Diagnose and resolve technical issues
- **Improve features** - Understand how users interact with our extension
- **Enhance security** - Protect against spam, abuse, and unauthorized access
### Communication
- **Service updates** - Important notifications about the extension
- **Account management** - Subscription confirmations and billing notifications
## Information Sharing and Third Parties
### Third-Party Services We Use
**Firebase (Google)**
- **Purpose:** User authentication, chat message storage, and real-time synchronization
- **Data Shared:** Email addresses, usernames, chat messages, timestamps
- **Privacy Policy:** https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
**Stripe**
- **Purpose:** Payment processing and subscription management
- **Data Shared:** Payment information, email addresses for billing
- **Privacy Policy:** https://stripe.com/privacy
### We Do NOT Share Your Information With:
- Advertisers or marketing companies
- Social media platforms
- Data brokers or analytics companies
- Any other third parties not explicitly mentioned above
## Data Storage and Security
### Where Your Data is Stored
- **Chat messages and user profiles:** Stored on Google Firebase servers
- **Subscription data:** Stored on Stripe's secure servers
- **Local data:** Some preferences stored locally in your browser
### Security Measures
- **Encryption:** Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted
- **Access controls:** Strict access controls on our database systems
- **Regular updates:** We keep our security measures up to date
- **Monitoring:** We monitor for unauthorized access attempts
### Data Retention
- **Chat messages:** Stored indefinitely to maintain chat history synchronization
- **Account information:** Retained while your account is active
- **Subscription data:** Retained according to legal and business requirements
- **Technical logs:** Automatically deleted after 90 days
## Your Rights and Choices
### Account Management
- **Access your data:** Contact us to request a copy of your personal data
- **Update information:** Change your username or email through the extension
- **Delete account:** Request account deletion (see contact information below)
### Communication Preferences
- **Service communications:** Required for account and subscription management
- **Marketing communications:** We currently don't send marketing emails
### Data Portability
- **Export data:** Contact us to request your chat history and profile data
- **Data format:** We'll provide data in a standard, readable format
## 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 believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
## Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes:
- We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- For significant changes, we'll notify users through the extension
- Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance
## Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or want to exercise your rights:
**Email:** loveislandwatchparty@gmail.com
**Extension Support:** Available through the Chrome Web Store listing
For account deletion requests, please include:
- Your registered email address
- Your username in the extension
- Confirmation that you want to permanently delete your account
## Legal Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Other applicable privacy laws
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**Note:** This privacy policy applies only to the I Got a Text! Chrome extension. It does not apply to Peacock TV or any other websites or services you may access through our extension.