Last updated: March 14, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to VeritasLens. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle data when you use our Chrome extension.

Who We Are

VeritasLens is a Chrome extension that analyzes news articles and text content for political bias and objectivity. If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at imherenowz19@gmail.com.

Data We Collect

VeritasLens is designed with privacy in mind and collects minimal data:

1. Text Content: When you select text and use the "Analyze with VeritasLens" context menu option, the selected text is temporarily processed to provide bias analysis.

2. Usage Data: Basic, anonymous data about how you interact with the extension may be collected to improve functionality. This data does not identify you personally.

How We Use Your Data

The data we collect is used exclusively for:

1. Analyzing the selected text for bias and objectivity

2. Improving the extension's functionality and performance

3. Troubleshooting technical issues

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to third parties. The text you select is processed through our analysis service at news-analyzer-ericarthurtech.replit.app solely for the purpose of providing bias analysis.

We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Storage and Security

The text you select for analysis is processed in real-time and is not permanently stored on our servers. We implement appropriate technical measures to secure your data and prevent unauthorized access.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access data we hold about you

• The right to correction of inaccurate data

• The right to erasure of your data

• The right to restrict or object to processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at imherenowz19@gmail.com.