ShortStop Browser Extension Privacy Policy

Last updated: Feb 24, 2025

ProPro Productions ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension, ShortStop, collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use the extension. By installing or using ShortStop, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Activity Data

• Usage Data: When you create time-contingent limits for specific URLs (e.g., spending 2 hours per day on x.com or 30 minutes per week on youtube.com/feed/subscriptions), ShortStop will track the duration of time spent on these sites.
• Element Interaction: If you utilize ShortStop's functionality to hide or disable elements (e.g., YouTube comment section or Breaking News section on YouTube's homepage), this configuration is stored and associated with the relevant URL or site features.

b. Account Information (Optional)

• Personal Account Data: If you choose to create an account, we may collect information such as your email address, username, and password (securely stored and encrypted).
• Synchronized Settings: The settings you configure—including tracked times and customized site view options—are synchronized to our server, allowing you to use ShortStop across multiple browsers. For example, if you spend 15 minutes on one browser, your usage data will be updated and reflected on any connected browsers.

c. Technical Data

• Device and Browser Information: We may automatically collect non-personal technical data such as browser type, operating system, and extension version to ensure compatibility and improve functionality.
• Error Logs and Diagnostics: In case of errors or malfunctions, diagnostic data may be collected to help resolve issues and enhance the performance of ShortStop.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Tracking Usage: To monitor time spent on user-specified URLs and enforce the limits you set.
• Settings Synchronization: To synchronize your customizations, including time tracking and element hiding/disabling preferences, across devices when you use multiple browsers.
• Improvement and Maintenance: To analyze trends, administer the extension, and improve performance and user experience.
• Support and Communication: To provide customer support and communicate with you regarding updates, features, or important changes to ShortStop and our policies.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in hosting, data analysis, and service delivery. These providers have access only to the data necessary to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• No Advertising or Tracking: We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to third parties for advertising purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Data Security: We use industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure data storage protocols, to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
• Data Retention: Your usage data and settings are retained for as long as you actively use ShortStop. If you delete your account or uninstall ShortStop, data stored on our servers will be purged in accordance with our data retention policies.

5. Your Choices

• Account Creation Optional: You can use ShortStop without creating an account; however, doing so will limit your ability to synchronize settings across multiple devices.
• Control Over Data: You may review, update, or request the deletion of your personal information (if an account has been created) by contacting our support.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: While ShortStop may use similar local storage techniques to remember settings and usage data, this information is stored solely on your device unless you opt for account-based synchronization.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

ShortStop may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies offered by those third parties.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

ProPro Productions
Email: [email protected] Address: Am Sallerner Berg 9, 93057 Regensburg, Germany

By using ShortStop, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.