1. Introduction
Welcome to Soond (the "Extension").
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use Soond to share web content and URLs via email.
We respect your privacy and are committed to keeping your data secure and transparent about how we use it.
2. Information We Collect
When you use Soond, we may collect the following information:
User Information
- Full name
- Email address (the one associated with your Soond account or used in the extension)
Contact Information
- Email addresses of people you email frequently through Soond (stored to create email shortcuts to make sharing faster and easier).
Web Content Data (processed locally)
- URLs and selected web content that you choose to email.
Usage Data (optional)
- Anonymous feature usage statistics. This data is collected only to ensure fair usage and does not include any personal information.
3. How We Use the Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- To enable you to quickly share web pages and content via email.
- To create email shortcuts, for improving and speeding up your experience.
- To communicate with you, such as sending product updates or security notices (only if you've opted in).
- To improve the functionality and performance of Soond.
- To comply with legal obligations, if required.
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Data
- Personal information (your name, email, and email shortcuts) is stored securely on our servers.
- We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect your data.
- We do not store the content of the emails you send. Only recipient email addresses are stored to help you share links more efficiently in the future.
- Access to stored data is strictly limited to authorized personnel.
5. Permissions
The Extension may request the following permissions:
activeTab- to access the current page's URL and title so it can be shared.storage- to save your preferences locally.identityoremail- if required to identify you for login and account association.
We use these permissions only for the stated purposes.
6. Third-Party Services
If Soond integrates with third-party services (e.g., your email provider), those services' privacy policies will apply. We are not responsible for third-party data handling once you leave our Extension.
7. Data Retention
- Your account information and frequent contact list are retained for as long as your account remains active.
- You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Section 9).
- We may retain certain data if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., security, fraud prevention).
8. Security
We use technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure storage, and access control. While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable steps to safeguard your information.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction or deletion of your data.
- Withdraw consent to data processing.
- Export your data (data portability).
You can make these requests by contacting us at contact@soond.in. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
10. Children's Privacy
Soond is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice in the Extension or on our website.
Last updated date will always be reflected at the top of this page.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: contact@soond.in
Website: https://soond.in
Chrome Web Store Compliance Note
This policy clearly discloses what personal data is collected (name, email, contacts), how it's used, stored, and secured, and how users can delete their data - aligning with Google's developer privacy requirements.