Privacy Policy
Surprise Tab Chrome Extension
This Privacy Policy explains how Surprise Tab ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our Chrome Extension. By using our extension, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We are committed to respecting your privacy. The Surprise Tab extension collects minimal information:
- Browser Storage Data: We store your module preferences locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. This data never leaves your browser and is not transmitted to any external servers.
- API Interaction: When you use our extension, it makes requests to various third-party APIs to retrieve content such as jokes, facts, images, and other information. No personal data is sent in these requests.
API Usage
Our extension interacts with the following APIs to provide content:
History Facts API
Source: https://history.muffinlabs.com/
Purpose: Retrieves historical events for a given date.
Joke API
Source: https://v2.jokeapi.dev/
Purpose: Retrieves random jokes.
Cat APIs
Sources: https://api.thecatapi.com/ and https://catfact.ninja/
Purpose: Retrieves cat images and facts.
Dog API
Source: https://dog.ceo/api/
Purpose: Retrieves dog images.
NASA API
Source: https://api.nasa.gov/
Purpose: Retrieves astronomy images and information.
Other APIs
We also use APIs for memes, poems, art, and robot avatars to provide a variety of content.
How We Use Information
The minimal information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain the core functionality of the extension (displaying content)
- To remember your module preferences
Permissions Explanation
Our extension requires the following permissions:
- Storage: To save your module preferences locally.
- Host Permissions: To connect to the various content APIs listed above. These are required to fetch the content displayed in the extension.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any of your information with third parties. The extension makes API calls to various content providers, but these requests do not include any personal information about you.
Data Security
All information stored by the extension is kept locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage APIs. Since we do not collect or store any information on our servers, there is minimal risk to your data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: