Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Lavender is a browser extension that transforms your new tab page into a beautiful, personalized dashboard. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
1. Personal Information (Stored Locally Only)
Username: Used for personalization and avatar generation
Location: Used to provide accurate weather information
User Preferences: Theme settings, background preferences, todo items
2. Automatically Generated Data
Avatar: Generated locally using your username via DiceBear API
Weather Data: Retrieved based on your location from OpenWeatherMap
Background Images: Fetched from Unsplash for visual enhancement
Bookmark Data: Accessed from your browser's bookmark storage
Website Favicons: Retrieved to enhance bookmark visualization
Personalization: Your username and preferences customize your dashboard experience
Weather Services: Your location provides relevant weather information and forecasts
Visual Enhancement: Background images and favicons improve the visual experience
Productivity: Todo items and bookmarks are displayed for quick access
Offline Functionality: Data is cached locally to work without internet connection
All personal data is stored locally on your device using browser storage APIs
No personal information is transmitted to our servers or third parties
No cloud synchronization - your data stays on your device
No user accounts - no registration or login required
Data persists until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data
You can manually clear extension data through browser settings
No automatic data expiration or deletion
We use the following external services to provide functionality:
Purpose: Weather data and location services
Data Shared: Geographic coordinates (latitude/longitude) only
Privacy Policy: OpenWeatherMap Privacy Policy
Purpose: Background images
Data Shared: Collection preferences only (no personal data)
Privacy Policy: Unsplash Privacy Policy
Purpose: Avatar generation
Data Shared: Username (processed locally, not stored by DiceBear)
Privacy Policy: DiceBear Privacy Policy
Purpose: Website icons for bookmarks
Data Shared: Website URLs (processed by Chrome internally)
Privacy: Handled by Chrome's built-in favicon service
Tabs: To detect new tab creation and initialize the dashboard
Bookmarks: To display your bookmarks with enhanced visual presentation
Storage: To save your preferences and cache data locally
Scripting: To inject necessary code for extension functionality
Host Permissions: To fetch weather, images, and favicon data from external APIs
Access: All your data is visible within the extension interface
Modification: You can edit or delete any personal information
Deletion: Uninstalling the extension removes all associated data
Export: Your data can be manually copied from the extension interface
Location Services: You can disable weather features or manually set location
Background Images: You can disable Unsplash integration
External APIs: All external services can be disabled while maintaining core functionality
Lavender does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The extension is designed for general productivity use and does not target children specifically.
All data processing happens locally on your device
No data transmission to unauthorized third parties
Secure API communications using HTTPS
No persistent server-side storage of personal data
Security depends on your browser's security features
Local storage can be accessed by other extensions with appropriate permissions
Data is not encrypted in local storage (standard browser behavior)
Since all personal data is stored locally on your device:
No international data transfers of personal information occur
API requests to third-party services may cross borders but contain no personal identifiers
Weather coordinates are anonymized geographic data
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do:
The "Last Updated" date will be revised
Significant changes will be communicated through extension updates
Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of changes
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:
GitHub Issues: Lavender Extension Issues
Extension Store: Leave a review with your concerns
Email: [Your contact email if available]
This extension complies with:
Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) guidelines
Browser extension privacy best practices
For users in the EU, our lawful basis for processing personal data:
Consent: You provide explicit consent by installing and configuring the extension
Legitimate Interest: Providing the core functionality you requested
Necessary for Service: Essential data processing for the extension to function
Lavender prioritizes your privacy by:
✅ Storing all personal data locally on your device
✅ Never transmitting personal information to our servers
✅ Using reputable third-party services only for necessary functionality
✅ Providing full control over your data and preferences
✅ Operating transparently about all data practices
We do NOT:
❌ Collect or store personal data on external servers
❌ Share your information with advertisers or marketers
❌ Track your browsing activity outside the new tab page
❌ Require account creation or personal registration
❌ Monetize your personal information
Your privacy is fundamental to our design philosophy. Lavender is built to enhance your productivity while keeping your data private and secure.