Reddit Anywhere Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2025
Introduction
Reddit Anywhere ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.
By using the Reddit Anywhere Chrome extension, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
The Reddit Anywhere extension collects the following information:
- Browsing Data: The URLs of websites you visit in order to find relevant Reddit discussions. This data is processed locally and is not stored or transmitted except to the Reddit API for search purposes.
- Page Content: Limited information about the content of pages you visit (such as titles, descriptions, and metadata) to enhance the relevancy of Reddit discussions. This data is processed locally and is not stored or transmitted except to the Reddit API for search purposes.
- Reddit Authentication: If you choose to connect your Reddit account, we use OAuth to authenticate with Reddit. We store authentication tokens securely in your browser's local storage.
- User Settings: Your preferences for the extension, such as display options and sorting preferences, stored locally in your browser.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To find and display relevant Reddit discussions related to the content you're viewing
- To authenticate with Reddit when you choose to connect your account
- To save your preferences and settings for the extension
We do not use your information for advertising, tracking, or analytics purposes.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Reddit Anywhere communicates with the Reddit API to find discussions related to the content you're viewing.
When you use the extension, queries are sent to Reddit containing information about the current URL or page content.
If you choose to authenticate with Reddit, your interaction with Reddit's services is governed by
Reddit's Privacy Policy.
We do not share your information with any other third parties.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Authentication tokens are stored securely in your browser's local storage
- No personal data is transmitted to our servers
- All communication with the Reddit API is done over HTTPS
Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally in your browser, you can:
- Clear all stored data by clearing your browser's local storage or uninstalling the extension
- Disconnect your Reddit account at any time through the extension's settings
- Adjust what information is used through the extension's settings
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.