Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Local Data Storage

Variatify stores the following information locally on your device:

• Song Preferences: Song titles and your preferred playback speeds (slowed, normal, or speed up)
• Streaming Mode Settings: Your global playback speed preferences
• Extension Settings: Your import/export preferences and cleared settings history

1.3 Current Session Data

During active use, the extension accesses:

• Currently playing song information from Spotify web player
• Song titles to identify tracks and apply saved speed settings

2. Information We DO NOT Collect

Variatify does not collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal information (names, email addresses, phone numbers)
• Location data or IP addresses
• Browsing history outside of Spotify
• Authentication credentials or passwords
• Health information
• Personal communications
• Detailed user activity monitoring

3. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely for:

• Core Functionality: Remembering and applying your preferred playback speeds for each song
• Streaming Mode: Applying consistent playback speeds across your playlists
• Data Portability: Allowing you to export and import your preferences

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All your music preferences are stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This means:

• Your data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it
• Data persists until you clear it or uninstall the extension
• You have full control over your stored preferences

5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or rent your information to third parties, except:

• Your Choice: When you export your preferences, you can share them with others

6. Your Rights and Controls

You have complete control over your data:

• Clear All Data: Use the "Clear All Preferences" button to remove all stored settings
• Export Data: Download your preferences as a JSON file
• Import Data: Restore preferences from a backup file
• Individual Control: Clear settings for specific songs
• Uninstall: Removing the extension deletes all local data

7. Third-Party Services

7.2 Giphy

We load GIF images from Giphy for UI enhancement. These are static media assets that don't collect user data.

8. Data Retention

Your data is retained as follows:

• Local Preferences: Until you clear them or uninstall the extension
• Session Data: Only while actively using the extension

9. Children's Privacy

Variatify is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

11. Contact Information