Privacy Policy

Introduction

Grabito ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our read-it-later service, including our website and browser extension.

By using Grabito, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Account Information: Email address and password when you create an account
• Profile Information: Any additional information you provide in your profile

Content Information

• Saved Articles: URLs, titles, and content of web pages you save to Grabito
• Article Snapshots: Complete copies of web page content to ensure availability even if the original page changes or is removed
• Metadata: Timestamps, favicons, page language, and other technical metadata
• Screenshots: Optional page previews for saved articles

Usage Information

• Browser Extension Data: Information about pages you save through our browser extension
• Search Queries: Terms you use to search within your saved articles
• Usage Patterns: How you organize, tag, and interact with your saved content

Technical Information

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
• Log Data: IP addresses, access times, and error logs
• Cookies: Session management and authentication tokens

How We Use Your Information

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our read-it-later service
• Content Storage: To save and preserve your articles for later reading
• Search Functionality: To enable full-text search across your saved content
• Account Management: To manage your account and provide customer support
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address security issues
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Service Communication: To send important service updates and notifications

Browser Extension Permissions

Our browser extension requires certain permissions to function properly:

• activeTab: To read the content of the current tab when you choose to save it
• scripting: To extract page content and metadata for saving
• storage: To store authentication tokens and settings locally
• identity: To authenticate with your Grabito account
• contextMenus: To provide right-click menu options for saving content
• host permissions: To access web pages you choose to save across all websites

Important: Our extension only accesses page content when you explicitly choose to save an article. We do not monitor your browsing activity or collect data from pages you don't save.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate (hosting, analytics, customer support)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
• Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Grabito, our users, or the public
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with user notification)
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data in transit is encrypted using industry-standard protocols (HTTPS/TLS)
• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication for our systems
• Regular Updates: Regular security updates and monitoring
• Data Backup: Regular backups to prevent data loss
• Employee Training: Staff training on data protection and privacy practices

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your data.

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period after closure
• Saved Articles: Retained until you delete them or close your account
• Usage Data: Typically retained for up to 2 years for analytics and service improvement
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Account Control: Delete articles, modify privacy settings, or close your account at any time
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected] or through your account settings.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Authentication: To keep you logged in to your account
• Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Analytics: To understand how our service is used (anonymized data)

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect service functionality.

International Data Transfers

Grabito may transfer, store, and process your information in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

Grabito is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

Your continued use of Grabito after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Google Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• Mozilla Firefox Add-on Policies