Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
MemoSwift ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the MemoSwift browser extension and website.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
- Email address
- Username
- Password (encrypted)
- Profile information (optional)
Study Data
- Flashcard sets and cards you create
- Study progress and statistics
- XP, streaks, and gamification data
- Text you highlight and save from websites
- Screenshots you capture for flashcard creation
Usage Information
- Browser type and version
- Extension usage patterns
- Feature usage statistics
- Error logs and crash reports
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide and maintain the MemoSwift service
- Sync your flashcards across devices
- Process images with OCR and AI to create flashcards
- Translate content and generate definitions
- Track your study progress and achievements
- Improve our services and user experience
- Send important service notifications
- Provide customer support
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Cloud Services - For OCR, translation, and image storage
- DeepSeek AI - For AI-powered flashcard generation and explanations
- MongoDB Atlas - For secure data storage
These services have their own privacy policies and handle data according to their terms.
4. Data Storage and Security
- Your data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/SSL
- Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
- Data is stored on secure servers with MongoDB Atlas
- We implement industry-standard security measures
- Regular security audits and updates
5. Chrome Extension Permissions
The MemoSwift extension requests the following permissions:
- storage - To save your login session and pending flashcards locally
- contextMenus - To show right-click menu options for creating flashcards
- activeTab - To capture screenshots and access selected text
- notifications - To show success/error notifications
- sidePanel - To display the extension interface
- host_permissions - To sync with MemoSwift servers and work on all websites
We only access data when you explicitly use extension features (highlighting text, capturing screens, etc.).
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in these circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with legal obligations
- To protect our rights and safety
- With service providers who assist our operations (bound by confidentiality agreements)
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your account and data
- Export your flashcard data
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Restrict processing of your data
8. Data Retention
- Active account data is retained while your account is active
- Deleted flashcards are permanently removed after 30 days
- Account deletion removes all personal data within 90 days
- Anonymous usage statistics may be retained for analytics
9. Children's Privacy
MemoSwift is intended for users 13 years and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Users
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or through the extension. Continued use of MemoSwift after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Cookies and Tracking
- We use session cookies for authentication
- Local storage for user preferences
- No third-party tracking cookies
- No advertising trackers
By using MemoSwift, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Service.