Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 20 February 2025

1. Information We Collect

Smart Search does not collect, store, or share any personal data. Your privacy is our priority.

2. Permissions & Data Usage

This extension requests the following permissions strictly for its functionality:

• Tabs: Opens search results in a new tab.
• Bookmarks: Displays user bookmarks for quick access (no data is stored).
• Storage: Caches news articles for faster loading.
• Host Permission (techcrunch.com): Fetches news articles from TechCrunch.
• Active Tab: Enables navigation for search queries.

No personal data is collected, stored, or shared.

3. Third-Party Services

The extension fetches news from TechCrunch via their public API. Their privacy policy applies when interacting with their site.

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. Continued use of the extension means you accept the changes.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at anubhutiv1@gmail.com.