Privacy Policy for Fetch Prof Extension

Last Updated: Mar 26

1. Introduction

This privacy policy explains how the Fetch Prof Chrome extension (“the Extension”) handles user data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

2. Data Collection

The Extension:

– Does NOT collect any personal information

– Does NOT track browsing history

– Does NOT store login credentials

– Does NOT use cookies

– Does NOT collect analytics data

3. Information Processing

The Extension only:

– Reads the current course page content to identify professor names

– Makes API calls to RateMyProfessors.com to fetch public professor ratings

– Temporarily stores professor ratings in local browser storage for performance optimization

4. Data Storage

– All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome’s storage API

– Cached professor ratings are temporarily stored to improve performance

– No data is transmitted to external servers except for RateMyProfessors.com API calls

– Cache data can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data

5. Third-Party Services

The Extension interacts with:

– RateMyProfessors.com: Only to fetch public professor ratings

– University course pages: Only to display ratings on the page

No other third-party services are used.

6. Permissions

The Extension requires minimal permissions:

– “activeTab”: To modify the current course page

– “storage”: To cache professor ratings locally

– Host permissions: Limited to university domains and RateMyProfessors.com

7. Data Security

– All communication with RateMyProfessors.com is done over HTTPS

– No sensitive data is collected or transmitted

– No authentication tokens or credentials are stored

8. Children’s Privacy

The Extension is intended for college students and does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes through the Chrome Web Store update notes.

10. User Rights

Users can:

– Clear cached data through Chrome’s browser settings

– Uninstall the Extension at any time

– Contact us with privacy concerns

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store support channel.

12. Open Source

This Extension is open source, and its code can be audited on GitHub. We believe in transparency and welcome code reviews from the community.

Note: This Extension is not affiliated with any university or RateMyProfessors.com.