Introduction
KNOOSPHERE is a browser extension that helps you track your knowledge based on your browsing history and allows you to connect with friends to discover shared interests and expertise. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our service.
Information We Collect

Browsing History

• We collect and analyze your browsing history to build your knowledge profile.

• This includes URLs visited, page titles, visit time, and visit frequency.
   

User Profile Information

• Basic profile information you provide when creating an account.

• Optional information you choose to share about your interests and expertise.
   

Friend Connections

• Information about connections you make with other users.

• Shared knowledge areas between you and your connections.
   

Search Queries

• Queries you enter when searching for topics or friends with specific knowledge.

How We Use Your Information

Knowledge Mapping

• To create a personalized knowledge map based on your browsing patterns.

• To identify topics and subjects you may be knowledgeable about.
   

Friend Recommendations

• To suggest potential connections based on shared interests or complementary knowledge areas.

• To allow friends to discover your expertise in specific areas (only if you've enabled sharing).
   

Service Improvement

• To analyze usage patterns and improve our features and algorithms.

• To fix bugs and enhance user experience.
   

Data Processing and Third-Party Services

• We use Google's Language Service Client for text analysis to better understand and categorize the content you browse.

• These third-party services only process data as necessary to provide their functionality and are bound by their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements.
   

Data Storage and Security

• Your browsing data is primarily stored locally on your device.

• When syncing with our servers, we use industry-standard encryption to protect your data in transit.

• We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data.
   

Data Sharing
With Friends

• Knowledge areas and expertise you've explicitly chosen to share will be visible to your approved connections.

• You control what aspects of your knowledge profile are shared with others.
   

Third Parties

• We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

• We do not share your browsing history with advertisers or data brokers.

• We may use trusted third-party services for hosting and analytics, who are bound by confidentiality agreements.
   

Your Rights and Controls
For All Users

• You can review and edit your knowledge profile at any time.

• You can adjust privacy settings to control what information is shared with friends.

• You can disconnect from friends or block specific users.

• You can request deletion of your account and associated data.

For European Union Residents (GDPR)

• Right to access: You can request a copy of your personal data.

• Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.

• Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your data under certain circumstances.

• Right to restrict processing: You can request limiting how we use your data.

• Right to data portability: You can request transfer of your data.

• Right to object: You can object to our processing of your data.

For California Residents (CCPA)

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.

• Right to delete personal information held by businesses.

• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at tp@knoospher.com.

Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and as needed to comply with our legal obligations. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data unless retention is required by law.

Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected personal information of a child under 13, we will delete such information.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be notified through the extension or via email.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at tp@knoosphere.com.