Privacy Policy

Introduction

X Profile Country Viewer ("the Extension", "we", "our") is a browser extension designed to enhance your X/Twitter browsing experience by displaying country flags next to usernames based on publicly available profile location data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

This Privacy Policy explains what information the Extension accesses, how it is used, what is stored locally on your device, and what is never collected or transmitted. By using X Profile Country Viewer, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Access

To provide its functionality, the Extension accesses the following publicly available information from X/Twitter:

• Public Usernames: The Extension reads usernames displayed on X/Twitter to identify which profiles to process.
• Public Location Data: The Extension accesses location information that users have voluntarily made public on their X/Twitter profiles. This information is displayed by X/Twitter and is accessible to anyone viewing the profile.
• Profile Information: The Extension may access basic profile information visible on X/Twitter to determine the appropriate country flag to display.

Important: The Extension only accesses information that is already publicly visible on X/Twitter. It does not access private messages, direct messages, protected tweets, or any non-public information.

Information Stored Locally

The Extension stores certain data locally in your browser to improve performance and user experience. All of this data remains on your device and is never transmitted to external servers:

• Extension State: Your preference for whether the Extension is enabled or disabled.
• Display Mode Preference: Your selected mode (hover-only or visible-only) for displaying country flags.
• Cached Location Data: Previously processed location information and corresponding country flags to reduce redundant API calls and improve performance. This cache helps minimize the number of requests made to location services.
• Rate Limit Timestamp: A timestamp used to enforce the 2-second throttling mechanism in visible mode, ensuring requests are properly spaced.
• Extension Settings: Any user-configurable settings or preferences you have selected.

This data is stored using your browser's local storage mechanisms and can be cleared at any time by uninstalling the Extension or clearing your browser's extension data.

Information We Do NOT Collect

We are committed to your privacy. The Extension does not collect, transmit, store, or share any of the following:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any other personal identifiers.
• Browsing History: We do not track or record which pages you visit on X/Twitter or any other website.
• User Tracking: We do not use cookies, tracking pixels, fingerprinting, or any other tracking technologies to monitor your behavior.
• Analytics or Telemetry: We do not collect usage statistics, crash reports, or any telemetry data.
• Your X/Twitter Account Information: We do not access your account credentials, authentication tokens, or any private account information.
• Third-Party Data Sharing: We do not share, sell, or transmit any data to third parties, advertisers, or data brokers.
• Server-Side Storage: We do not operate servers that collect or store any data from the Extension.

Third-Party Services

To determine country information from location text, the Extension may use third-party geocoding or location services. When such services are used:

• Only the publicly available location text from X/Twitter profiles is sent to these services.
• No personal information, usernames, or browsing data is transmitted.
• These requests are throttled and cached to minimize frequency.
• We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services used by the Extension.

Data Security

Since the Extension operates entirely within your browser and does not transmit personal data to external servers, your information is protected by your browser's built-in security features. We recommend keeping your browser updated to ensure you have the latest security patches.

Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over the Extension and your data:

• Disable or Enable: You can disable the Extension at any time through your browser's extension settings.
• Clear Cached Data: You can clear locally stored data by uninstalling the Extension or using your browser's extension data management tools.
• Choose Display Mode: You can select between hover-only and visible-only modes based on your preference for privacy and functionality.
• Uninstall: You can completely remove the Extension at any time, which will delete all locally stored data.

Children's Privacy

The Extension is intended for users who meet X/Twitter's minimum age requirements. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). Since we do not collect personal data, we do not have special provisions for children's information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Significant changes will be communicated through the Extension or our website. Your continued use of the Extension after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

International Users

The Extension can be used globally. Since all data processing happens locally in your browser and we do not collect personal data, there are no international data transfer concerns. However, if you use third-party location services through the Extension, those services may have their own international data handling practices.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@xprofilecountry.com

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Consent

By installing and using X Profile Country Viewer, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not install or use the Extension.