Bounty Extension Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
Introduction
The Bounty Rewards Extension ("Extension") is developed and operated by Bounty ("we", "us", or "our"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information in connection with your use of our browser extension.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account Information: When you sign in to the Extension, we collect your email address and associate it with your Bounty account ID.
- User Activity: We collect information about your interactions with websites where you have explicitly enabled the Extension, such as clicks on elements marked as reward-eligible.
Information Collected Automatically
- Technical Information: We collect information about your browser type and version, and the websites where you use the Extension.
- Website Interaction Data: When you enable the Extension on a website, we collect data about which reward elements you interact with to properly credit rewards to your account.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Provide the Extension Functionality: To enable you to earn rewards by interacting with participating websites.
- Account Management: To authenticate you and maintain your user session.
- Reward Distribution: To track and distribute rewards you've earned through website interactions.
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the Extension's functionality.
Our Legal Basis for Processing
We process your information based on:
- Contract Performance: Processing necessary to provide the Extension services as outlined in our Terms of Service.
- Legitimate Interests: When processing serves our legitimate business interests, such as analyzing usage to improve our services.
- Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to the use of your data, such as enabling the Extension on specific websites.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Website Partners: With participating website owners to calculate and distribute rewards based on your interactions.
- Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting and analytics.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger or acquisition.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, accidental loss, or damage. While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal information.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances.
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal data.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [email protected].
Extension Permissions
The Extension requires certain browser permissions to function:
- Storage: To save your sign-in status and site preferences.
- Scripting: To inject reward scripts only on websites where you've explicitly granted permission.
- Tabs: To identify the current website URL and determine if you've enabled rewards.
- Permissions: To manage website-specific permissions you've granted or revoked.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Children's Privacy
The Extension is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy 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 our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information when transferred internationally.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: 2611 Ala Wai Blvd unit 1201, Honolulu HI 96815
Your Consent
By using the Extension, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.