Privacy Policy - Read in the Zone

Overview

Read in the Zone - RSVP Reader ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how the Extension handles user data and information.

Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

The Extension operates entirely locally within your browser and does not:

Collect any personal information
Track your browsing history
Store any data on external servers
Transmit any data to third parties
Use cookies or tracking technologies
Require user accounts or registration

Permissions Used

The Extension requests the following permissions to function properly:

1. activeTab Permission

Purpose: To access the content of the current webpage when you explicitly activate the Extension

Usage: Allows the Extension to read article text or selected text for RSVP display

Data Handling: Content is processed locally in your browser and is never stored or transmitted

2. contextMenus Permission

Purpose: To add a "Read Selection" option to your browser's right-click context menu

Usage: Provides a convenient way to trigger RSVP reading on selected text

Data Handling: No data is collected or transmitted through this feature

3. scripting Permission

Purpose: To inject the RSVP overlay interface into webpages when you activate the Extension

Usage: Displays the speed reading interface using Shadow DOM technology

Data Handling: All code execution is local; no user data is collected or transmitted

Note on Content Scripts

The Extension registers a content script that runs on all websites (<all_urls>). This content script:

Runs in an isolated environment and does not grant host permissions
Only listens for messages from the Extension
Does not access or collect any webpage data unless you explicitly activate the Extension
Works in conjunction with the activeTab permission to ensure privacy

How the Extension Works

Text Selection Mode: When you select text and choose "Read Selection" from the context menu, the Extension reads the selected text from the DOM and displays it word-by-word in an overlay
Article Mode: When you click the Extension icon, it uses Readability.js (a Mozilla library) to extract the main article content from the current page and displays it in the RSVP overlay
Local Processing: All text processing, word timing calculations, and display logic happen entirely within your browser
No Storage: The Extension does not store any reading history, preferences, or personal data

Third-Party Libraries

The Extension uses the following third-party library:

Readability.js (by Mozilla)

Purpose: Used to extract main article content from webpages

This library runs entirely locally in your browser
No data is sent to Mozilla or any external servers
Source: https://github.com/mozilla/readability

Data Security

Since the Extension does not collect, store, or transmit any data, there are no data security concerns related to external storage or transmission. All processing occurs locally within your browser's secure environment.

Children's Privacy

The Extension does not knowingly collect any information from children or any other users. It is safe for users of all ages as it operates entirely locally without data collection.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect any personal data, there is no user data to access, modify, or delete. You maintain complete control over the Extension's functionality:

You can disable or remove the Extension at any time through Chrome's extension management page (chrome://extensions/)
The Extension only activates when you explicitly choose to use it
No background data collection or tracking occurs

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated privacy policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the Extension's data practices, please contact:

Email: davinc.developer@gmail.com
GitHub: https://github.com/dcheema6/read-in-the-zone

Compliance

This Extension complies with:

Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Other applicable privacy regulations

Single Purpose Statement

Read in the Zone - RSVP Reader serves a single purpose: to enable speed reading of web content using Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) technology. The Extension allows users to select text or extract article content to read it word-by-word at adjustable speeds in an overlay interface.

Open Source

The Extension's source code is available for review, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and privacy. You can verify that no data collection or transmission occurs by examining the code.