Privacy Policy | NewsGraf Refer

Effective Date: 29 July 2025

Introduction

NewsGraf Refer ('we', 'our', or 'us') is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our browser extension that integrates with the NewsGraf platform.

Information We Collect

User-Selected Content

• Text Selection: When you highlight and select text on any webpage, our extension temporarily stores this selected text locally on your device to display it in the popup window.
• Source URL Information: When you save selected text, we collect the URL of the webpage where the text was selected to provide proper source attribution for your saved content.
• These data are transmitted to NewsGraf servers when you choose to save content to your news projects.

Authentication Information

• Login Credentials: When you log in to our service, we collect authentication information necessary to maintain your account, including email addresses and securely processed passwords.
• Authentication Tokens: We store secure authentication tokens locally on your device to maintain your login session.
• Authentication is processed through our secure backend server at app.newsgraf.com.

Technical Information

• Browser Storage Data: We use your browser's local storage to temporarily store selected text and maintain your authentication session.
• Active Tab Information: We access information about your currently active browser tab to capture selected text and retrieve source URLs.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our extension's core functionality;
• To enable you to save selected text to your NewsGraf news projects;
• To authenticate your identity when accessing your account;
• To provide proper source attribution for saved content; and
• To improve and optimise the extension's performance and user experience.

Integration with NewsGraf Service

• Our extension integrates directly with the NewsGraf platform to save your selected text content
• Selected text and source URLs are transmitted to NewsGraf servers when you choose to save content
• Your saved content becomes part of your NewsGraf news projects and is subject to NewsGraf's terms of service
• We share your authentication information with NewsGraf to enable this integration
• Your use of saved content within NewsGraf is governed by NewsGraf's privacy policy and terms of service

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Selected text are temporarily stored locally on your device until you save it or close the extension
• Authentication tokens are stored locally on your device to maintain your session
• Local data are automatically cleared when you log out

Remote Storage

• When you save selected text, these data are transmitted to and permanently stored on NewsGraf servers
• Source URLs are stored alongside your saved content on NewsGraf servers
• Account authentication data are processed and verified through our secure backend

Security Measures

• We implement appropriate security measures including token-based authentication and secure HTTPS connections
• All data transmission between the extension and servers uses encrypted connections
• Authentication tokens expire automatically for security purposes

Data Retention

• Temporary Local Data: Selected text are stored locally only until you save it, close the extension, or sign out
• Authentication Sessions: Login tokens are stored locally until you explicitly sign out or they expire
• Saved Content: Content you save to NewsGraf are stored on NewsGraf servers according to their data retention policies
• Account Data: Your account information are retained as long as your NewsGraf account remains active

Third-Party Services

Our extension integrates with:

• NewsGraf Platform: Your selected text, source URLs, and account information are shared with NewsGraf to enable saving content to your news projects
• We do not share your data with any other third parties for marketing or commercial purposes
• We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties
• NewsGraf's handling of your data are subject to their privacy policy, which we encourage you to review

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information stored in our systems;
• Correct inaccurate information in your account;
• Delete your account and associated authentication data;
• Remove saved content through your NewsGraf account;
• Sign out at any time to clear local authentication data; and
• Uninstall the extension to remove all local data.

To exercise these rights regarding your NewsGraf account data, please use your NewsGraf account settings or contact NewsGraf directly. For extension-specific data, please contact us using the information below.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.

Children's Data Protection

Our extension is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page;
• Updating the effective date; and
• Providing notice through the extension interface when significant changes occur.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Contact Us

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

• Email: team@mendmartech.com

For questions specifically about your saved content or NewsGraf account, please contact NewsGraf directly through their support channels.

Consent

By using our extension, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms and conditions. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our extension.

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This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the NewsGraf Refer browser extension.