Privacy Policy
How we protect and handle your personal information
Last updated: 8/17/2025
Information We Collect
OpenNews is designed with privacy as a core principle. We collect minimal information necessary to provide our service:
• Extension usage statistics (anonymous and aggregated)
• Error reports to improve functionality
• Account information if you choose to create an account for premium features
We do NOT collect, store, or track your browsing history, reading habits, or personal browsing data.
How We Use Information
Any information we collect is used solely to:
• Improve the functionality and reliability of our extension
• Provide customer support when requested
• Send important updates about the service (if you've opted in)
We never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Storage and Security
• All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information
• Data is stored on secure servers with limited access
• We regularly audit our security practices and update them as needed
Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access any personal information we have about you
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of any communications
• Uninstall the extension at any time
Contact us at privacy@opennews.com to exercise these rights.
Third-Party Services
OpenNews may use third-party services for:
• Analytics (anonymized and aggregated data only)
• Error reporting and crash analytics
• Payment processing (for premium features)
These services are carefully vetted and bound by strict privacy agreements.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
• We'll notify users of significant changes
• The updated policy will be posted on our website
• Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Questions?
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at privacy@opennews.com.