This policy applies to the LingoWay browser extension and the LingoWay website and web applications (including https://lingoway.net and related domains).
Data we collect
Account data (extension + website)
Email, encrypted password, and basic profile if you register or sign in (including via Google).
Learning data (extension + website)
Vocabulary you save, your learning progress, notes, and your language/learning settings.
Page content (extension only)
Text from the page you are viewing only when you use LingoWay features (e.g., highlighting, translation, grammar analysis, blog generation).
We do not collect or store your full browsing history.
Usage and technical data (website)
Basic logs needed to operate and secure the website (e.g., IP address, timestamps, error logs).
How we use your data
To provide core features: word highlighting, translation, grammar analysis, vocabulary saving, and syncing across devices.
To maintain and improve the LingoWay service (website and extension).
We do not use your data for personalized ads or to build advertising profiles.
Browsing activity & permissions
The extension injects scripts into pages you visit to work on the text you see, but we do not collect or store your full browsing history.
We use the minimum required permissions (tabs, storage, access to LingoWay sites) only to support the described user‑facing features.
Data sharing
We do not sell your data.
We do not share personal or sensitive user data with third parties for their own marketing or advertising.
Data may be shared only when necessary to operate the service, comply with law, or protect security.
Storage & security
Data is stored either locally in your browser or on servers controlled by LingoWay.
We transmit sensitive data via secure connections (HTTPS) and use reasonable measures to protect it.
Cookies and local storage
On the website, cookies are used only to keep you signed in and remember preferences.
In the extension, Chrome storage/local storage is used only for settings and core functionality, not for cross‑site tracking.
Your choices
You can disable or remove the extension at any time.
You can manage cookies in your browser and your account data by contacting us.
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