Privacy Policy for Mayflower.fyi AI Browser Extension
Last Updated: July 8, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Mayflower.fyi ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our AI Browser Extension (the "extension"). By installing and using the extension, you agree to the terms of this policy. If you do not agree, please do not install or use the extension.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Web Page Content: When you use AI features (e.g., summarization, translation), the extension processes the content of web pages you view, but only when you activate these features.
Usage Data: We collect data on how you interact with the extension, such as feature usage frequency and error reports, to improve functionality.
Technical Data: We gather information like your browser type and version to ensure compatibility and troubleshoot issues.
Personal Information: We do not collect personal details (e.g., name, email) unless you voluntarily provide them (e.g., via feedback).
2. What is Personal Data?
Personal data is any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. In the context of the extension, this may include:
Web page content, if it contains identifiable information (e.g., names or addresses).
Usage data, if it can be linked to you.
Technical data, if it identifies you (e.g., via IP address, if collected).
Personal information you voluntarily provide.
3. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
Consent: You provide consent by installing and using the extension, as outlined in this policy.
Legitimate Interests: We process data to deliver, improve, and secure our services.
Contractual Necessity: If you agree to terms for premium features, we process data to fulfill that agreement.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain AI-driven features.
Enhance and develop the extension.
Analyze usage trends for optimization.
Meet legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Information Sharing
We do not share your personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.
We may share anonymized, aggregated data with third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting) to operate the extension.
We may disclose data if required by law or in connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger).
6. Data Storage and Security
Storage: Data is stored on secure servers located in the United States.
Security: We implement industry-standard measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect your data.
Retention: We retain data only as long as necessary for service provision or legal compliance, after which it is securely deleted.
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, such as the United States. We ensure compliance with applicable laws by:
Using standard contractual clauses for transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Relying on adequacy decisions where recognized by regulators (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework, if applicable).
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights over your personal data:
Access: Request a copy of your data.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (e.g., "right to be forgotten"), subject to legal exceptions.
Restriction: Limit how we process your data in certain cases.
Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format to transfer elsewhere.
Object: Oppose processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent at any time (e.g., by uninstalling the extension), without affecting prior processing.
Complain: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
For California Residents (CCPA):
Right to Know: Learn what personal information we collect, its sources, purposes, and third-party recipients.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, with exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sales of your personal information (note: we do not sell your data).
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@mayflower.fyi. We will respond within legally required timeframes (e.g., 30 days under GDPR, 45 days under CCPA). We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
9. Consent
By installing and using the extension, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your data as described here. You may withdraw consent by uninstalling the extension or contacting us, though this may limit feature access.
10. Children’s Privacy
The extension is not intended for children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction, e.g., 16 under GDPR in some EU countries). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If we have inadvertently done so, contact us at support@mayflower.fyi] to request deletion.
11. Data Protection Officer
For questions or concerns about data privacy, contact our Data Protection Team at support@mayflower.fyi.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via the extension or our website and update the "Last Updated" date. Continued use after changes implies acceptance.
13. Accessibility and Language
This policy is available in English on our website or within the extension. For assistance or translations, contact us at support@mayflower.fyi.
14. Contact Us
Reach us at support@mayflower.fyi or submitting a Help Ticket in our Discord channel (discord.gg/mayflowerai) for any inquiries.