Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8 Sep 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how HIPPOCAMPUS TECH LTD (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, maintains, and protects personal information provided by users (“User”, “you”, or “your”) in connection with our Chrome extension (“Extension”) and related services (“Services”).

By installing and using the Extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Policy. If you do not agree, you should not use the Extension.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect information automatically. Specifically, we do not collect IP addresses, browser type, operating system, analytics, or any technical identifiers.

We only collect information that you voluntarily provide, which may include:

Email address: required for registration, account access, or premium features.
Saved words, texts, or templates: if you choose to store them using our cloud features.
Payment identifiers: limited to subscription or transaction IDs handled by Stripe, not credit card numbers.

3. Use of Collected Information

We use the information you provide for the following purposes:

To create and manage your user account.
To provide access to premium features.
To enable saving and sharing of templates or words through our cloud.
To process subscription payments through Stripe.
To provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
To comply with legal requirements.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Payment Processing

Payments for premium features are processed by Stripe, Inc.. We do not collect or store your payment card details. Stripe handles all sensitive payment information according to PCI DSS standards.

We may retain subscription identifiers or metadata returned by Stripe to manage your subscription, billing, and support requests.

Stripe’s use of your personal information is governed by its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review it at: https://stripe.com/privacy.

5. Data Storage and Security

Data voluntarily submitted (such as saved texts or email) is stored securely on our servers.
We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, but we strive to use industry-standard practices.

6. Disclosure of Information

We may share limited personal information only in the following cases:

With service providers (such as Stripe or hosting providers) who assist in operating the Services.
To comply with applicable law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats.

We do not disclose your information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.

7. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide the Services, fulfill legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

You may request deletion of your account or stored data at any time by contacting us. Once deleted, your information will no longer be available.

8. Transfer of Information

If you are located outside the country where our servers are based, your information may be transferred internationally. For users in the European Economic Area, transfers will comply with GDPR requirements.

9. GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

Right of access, correction, and deletion of your personal data.
Right to restrict or object to processing.
Right to data portability.
Right to withdraw consent at any time.
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

10. CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
Request deletion of your personal information.
Opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell your data).
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Extension and Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it immediately.

12. User Choices

You may:

Uninstall the Extension to stop all data collection.
Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date” above. Significant updates may be communicated through the Extension or via email.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy or our practices, please contact us:

HIPPOCAMPUS TECH LTD

Website: https://hippo-tools.com/contact-us