Privacy Policy for Anki Example Collector

This Privacy Policy describes how Anki Example Collector ("the Extension", "we", "our") handles data when you use the Extension.

The Extension is designed to work primarily on your device and to process content only when you explicitly interact with it (e.g., selecting text, using the context menu, clicking UI buttons, or using keyboard shortcuts). It injects its UI scripts only when you trigger an action.

Summary

• We do not sell, rent, or share user data for advertising or tracking.
• We do not run analytics or user profiling.
• The Extension accesses page content only to fulfill actions you request (e.g., capturing a sentence and sending it to Anki).

Data We Process

Depending on how you use the Extension, we may process:

2.1 Web Page Content (User-Triggered)

• Text you select or highlight
• The sentence or surrounding context near the selected text (for confirmation and capture)
• Page URL and title (as the "source" attached to your Anki note)

2.2 Extension Settings and Local State

Configuration and preferences stored in Chrome storage, such as:

• Deck / model / field mappings
• Feature options
• API endpoint / API key (if you configure DeepSeek)

We do not intentionally collect personally identifiable information (PII).

How We Use Data

We use data strictly to provide Extension functionality, including:

• Showing a confirmation UI for captured sentences
• Adding selected content to Anki note fields (and attaching source URL/title)
• Translating a word or sentence only when you explicitly trigger translation
• Parsing a sentence only when you explicitly trigger parsing
• Storing your settings locally so the Extension works as configured

Data Storage

• The Extension does not store your browsing content on our servers.
• Settings and operational state are stored locally in your browser using Chrome storage (which may sync if your browser sync is enabled).
• Any data you choose to send to Anki is stored according to your local Anki configuration.
• You can remove local Extension data by clearing Extension storage or uninstalling the Extension.

Data Sharing and Transmission

5.1 Localhost / AnkiConnect

The Extension may send user-selected content to a locally running AnkiConnect service (commonly at http://127.0.0.1/) only when you request actions such as "append to Anki".

5.2 DeepSeek API (If Enabled)

If you configure the DeepSeek API key, user-selected text (e.g., word/sentence and related context) may be sent to https://api.deepseek.com/ for translation/meaning/parsing features only when you explicitly trigger those actions. Use of DeepSeek is subject to its own privacy policy and terms.

5.3 Local Dictionary

The Extension includes a local ECDICT dictionary dataset used for lookups. These lookups are performed locally and do not transmit data to third-party servers.

Permissions We Use and Why

The Extension requests the following permissions:

• activeTab: access the current page only when you interact with the Extension
• scripting: inject scripts/CSS needed for capture UI and feature operation
• contextMenus: add right-click actions for capture/translation
• storage: save Extension settings locally

Host permissions:

• http://127.0.0.1/* — communicate with local AnkiConnect when requested
• https://api.deepseek.com/* — call DeepSeek API when you enable it

We do not use these permissions for tracking, advertising, or collecting browsing history.

Tracking and Advertising

The Extension does not:

• track your browsing behavior for advertising
• build user profiles
• sell data
• use third-party analytics SDKs

Children's Privacy

The Extension is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: simoonqian1990@gmail.com