Privacy Policy for Classic Dictionary 1913
Last Updated: November 12, 2024
Overview
Classic Dictionary 1913 ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we handle data when you use our Chrome extension.
TL;DR - The Short Version
We collect ZERO data. Period.
The Extension is completely offline, processes everything locally on your device, and never sends any information to external servers. We don't track you, we don't collect analytics, and we don't know what words you look up.
1. Data Collection
We collect NO data whatsoever.
The Extension does not:
- Track which words you look up
- Collect browsing history
- Store search queries
- Transmit any information to external servers
- Use analytics or tracking tools
- Collect personally identifiable information (PII)
- Record usage statistics
- Monitor user behavior
2. Data Storage
All data is stored locally on your device.
The Extension stores:
- Dictionary Data: The complete 1913 unabridged dictionary (113,376 entries) is bundled with the extension and stored in your Chrome extension directory. This data never leaves your computer.
- User Preferences (future feature): Settings like theme preferences or bookmarked words will be stored using Chrome's local storage API (
chrome.storage.local). This data stays on your device and is never synchronized or transmitted.
3. Data Transmission
We transmit NO data.
The Extension:
- Works completely offline after installation
- Does not make any network requests
- Does not communicate with external servers
- Does not send telemetry data
- Does not connect to APIs or third-party services
4. Permissions Explained
The Extension requires the following Chrome permissions:
Storage (storage)
- Why: To save user preferences (future features like bookmarks, theme settings)
- Data Scope: Only local preferences stored on your device
- Privacy Impact: None - data never leaves your computer
Host Permissions (<all_urls>)
- Why: To inject content scripts that detect text selection on web pages
- Data Scope: Read-only access to detect selected text
- Privacy Impact: None - we don't record or transmit what text you select
- Technical Note: This permission is required for the core functionality (showing definition popups when you select text). The Extension can only see text you actively select, and this information is processed locally.
Context Menus (contextMenus)
- Why: To add "Look up in 1913 Dictionary" option to right-click menu
- Data Scope: Selected text only when you explicitly choose to look it up
- Privacy Impact: None - selected text is processed locally only
5. Third-Party Services
We use NO third-party services.
The Extension does not:
- Integrate with Google Analytics
- Use advertising networks
- Connect to CDNs (all resources are bundled)
- Employ crash reporting services
- Link to external APIs
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use NO cookies or tracking technologies.
The Extension does not:
- Set cookies
- Use web beacons
- Employ fingerprinting techniques
- Track users across websites
- Use pixels or tracking scripts
7. Children's Privacy
The Extension does not knowingly collect any information from children or any other users. The Extension is safe for users of all ages because it collects no data whatsoever.
8. Data Security
Since we collect no data and make no network connections, there is no data to secure or breach. All dictionary lookups happen locally on your device.
9. Your Rights
Since we don't collect any data:
- There is no data to access
- There is no data to delete
- There is no data to export
- There is no data to correct
If you uninstall the Extension, all locally stored preferences (if any) are automatically deleted by Chrome.
10. Changes to This Policy
If we ever change our privacy practices (for example, if we add optional analytics with explicit user consent), we will:
- Update this privacy policy
- Update the "Last Updated" date
- Notify users through the Extension update notes
- Require explicit opt-in for any data collection
11. Open Source and Transparency
The Extension's code can be reviewed to verify our privacy claims. We follow these transparency principles:
- Clear, readable code
- No obfuscation
- No hidden tracking
- All resources bundled locally
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the Extension's privacy practices, please contact us through our contact page.
13. Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Union:
- Legal Basis: Not applicable - we collect no personal data
- Data Controller: Not applicable - we process no personal data
- Data Processor: Not applicable - we transmit no personal data
- GDPR Rights: Not applicable - there is no data to access, delete, or port
14. CCPA Compliance (California Users)
For users in California:
- We do not sell personal information (we collect none)
- We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising (we collect none)
- We do not retain, use, or disclose personal information for any purpose (we collect none)
15. Summary
Classic Dictionary 1913 is built with privacy as a core principle:
- ✅ Completely offline
- ✅ Zero data collection
- ✅ No tracking or analytics
- ✅ No external servers
- ✅ All processing happens locally
- ✅ No third-party integrations
Your word lookups, reading habits, and browsing behavior are completely private. We literally cannot see what you do with the Extension because we collect nothing.
Dictionary Data Attribution
The dictionary content is based on the 1913 unabridged American dictionary, which is in the public domain. The JSON conversion is licensed under MIT License from the ssvivian/WebstersDictionary repository.
Software License
The Extension code is licensed under MIT License.
This privacy policy is specific to the Classic Dictionary 1913 Chrome Extension. For our general website privacy policy, please visit artisangrowthstrategies.com/privacy-policy.