Legal & Privacy
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Privacy Policy
Version: V1.0
Effective Date: August 1, 2026
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9 sections
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Welcome to the ReadNew browser extension (the "Product"). The Product helps users monitor content changes on their bookmarked web pages. We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the Product.
The Product complies with the requirements of the Microsoft Edge Add-ons site and applicable laws and regulations. Please read this policy carefully before use.
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We collect only the minimum data needed to provide our core services, as detailed below:
Data Category
Specific Information
Collection Method
Purpose
Browser data
Bookmark URLs, titles, folder structure
To select the web pages to monitor
Web page content
Text snapshots and hash values of target pages
Fetched automatically
To compare whether content has changed
Usage data
View time, read status, settings
Local storage
To maintain update list status and sorting
Subscription information
Email address, subscription status, expiration date
User input / payment callback
To manage paid subscriptions and trial periods
Feedback information
Software version, user ID, browser type, operating system
To diagnose technical issues and provide support
Payment information
Transaction ID, payment status
Third-party payment platform callback
To confirm subscription validity; card numbers are not stored
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How We Use Information
We use collected information only for the following purposes and never for unrelated commercial marketing:
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Core functionality: reading bookmarks to build the monitoring list; fetching page content to detect changes; storing view status to maintain list order.
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Service operation and maintenance: managing subscription status (trial period, expiration reminders); handling user feedback (locating bugs by version number).
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User experience improvements: adjusting list display based on read status; filtering out non-meaningful changes (such as timestamps) to reduce interruptions.
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Compliance and security: responding to legal and regulatory requirements; preventing abuse and fraud.
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Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share data with third parties only in the following necessary cases:
Third Party
Data Shared
Purpose
Privacy Requirements
Payment service providers
Email, subscription plan, transaction status
Processing PayPal / WeChat Pay orders
PCI DSS compliant; we do not store sensitive payment information
Email service providers
Feedback content, user ID, version number
Sending and receiving user feedback emails
Used only for customer support communication
Legal requirements
Cooperation with judicial investigations when necessary
Compliance with laws and regulations
Provided only when legally required
Please note:
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MVP data binding: In the current version, business data is mainly tied to the extension installation. When not signed in, data is stored in local browser storage.
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Account system: Once an account system is introduced, data will be encrypted and synced to our servers. We will notify you separately at that time.
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5.1 Storage
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Local storage: Monitoring settings, update list status, and page snapshot hashes are stored mainly in browser Local Storage.
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Server storage: Subscription status and feedback records are stored on encrypted servers.
5.2 Data Retention
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Active use: Data is retained until the user uninstalls the extension or deletes it.
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Expired subscription: After a subscription expires, user business data is frozen and archived, not deleted. It is automatically restored when the user renews.
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Uninstallation: When the extension is uninstalled, local data is cleared through the browser's cleanup mechanism. Server-side data can be deleted upon email request.
5.3 Security Measures
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HTTPS encryption for subscription and feedback data in transit.
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Sensitive information (such as user IDs) is de-identified.
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Regular access reviews to prevent unauthorized access.
6.
You have the following controls over your data:
Right
How to Exercise
Details
Right of access
Open the extension home or settings page
View your monitoring list and settings at any time
Right to rectification
Monitoring settings page
Add or remove monitored pages and change settings at any time
Right to deletion
Uninstall the extension or contact support
Uninstalling clears local data; request server data deletion by email
Withdrawal of consent
Browser extension management page
Disable extension permissions or remove the extension
Right to data export
Contact the support email
Request a copy of your subscription and feedback records
7.
The Product is not designed for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover such data was collected by mistake, we will delete it promptly.
8.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on the extension home page or official website. Continued use of the Product means you accept the updated policy. Significant changes will be communicated by email or in-app notification.
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If you have any questions, suggestions, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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Feedback email: wua27@outlook.com
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Response time: within 24-48 hours on business days
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Email guidance: Please include "Privacy Policy Inquiry" in the subject line and provide your user ID so we can help you quickly.