Privacy & Security

Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect and handle your data with SnapNews.

Introduction

This privacy policy applies to the SnapNews browser extension ("SnapNews" or "we" or "our extension"). SnapNews is a news access service designed to help you break through paywalls and access premium journalism, making your news reading experience more accessible and comprehensive.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Last updated: June 28, 2025

Data Collection

We collect the following types of data:

Email Address: When you join our waitlist, we collect your email address to notify you when SnapNews is ready and to provide updates about our service.

Website Content: SnapNews accesses the content of news websites you're viewing to provide access to premium content. This content is processed to enable paywall bypass functionality.

User Preferences: Your settings and preferences are stored locally in your browser to remember your customizations and improve your experience.

What We DON'T Collect:

• Personal health information
• Financial data or payment information
• Browsing history outside of active sessions
• Passwords or sensitive form data
• Personal identification numbers or government IDs

How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data exclusively to:

Provide SnapNews' core features including paywall bypass and premium content access

Personalize your experience and remember your preferences

Notify you about SnapNews availability and updates

Improve our service capabilities and user experience

Important:

We do not sell, rent, or transfer your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. Your data is used solely to provide and improve SnapNews' functionality.

Data Sharing

We maintain strict control over your data and limit sharing to essential cases only:

Email Services: We use secure email services to send you notifications about SnapNews availability and updates.

Content Processing: Website content is processed by our services to provide you with paywall bypass functionality. This data is not stored permanently or used for other purposes.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, legal process, or to protect the safety and security of our users and services.

We do not share your data with advertisers, marketers, or other third parties for commercial purposes.

Your Control Over Your Data

You have full control over your data and can:

Unsubscribe: Remove yourself from our waitlist at any time by contacting us or clicking unsubscribe in our emails.

Delete Local Data: Clear your preferences and locally stored data by clearing your browser's extension data or reinstalling SnapNews.

Control Content Access: Choose when SnapNews accesses page content by only activating it when you need assistance.

Complete Removal: Uninstall the extension to completely stop all data collection and remove SnapNews from your browser.

Security Measures

We take data security seriously and implement several protective measures:

Secure Storage: We use industry-standard security practices to protect your data.

Encrypted Transmission: All data is transmitted using secure HTTPS connections.

Minimal Data Storage: We store only what's necessary and delete temporary processing data promptly.

Regular Security Reviews: We continuously monitor and update our security practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:

Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy

Notify you through the extension or via email when material changes are made

Give you the opportunity to review the changes before they take effect

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Privacy Questions & Data Requests

Email: privacy@snapnews.app

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 2-3 business days.