Privacy Policy for Slides Recorder Extension

Last updated: March 9 2025

Overview

Slides Recorder Extension is a Chrome extension that enables users to record audio narrations and mouse movements for Google Slides presentations. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data.

Data Collection and Usage

Essential Data:

1. Audio Recordings

   • Voice recordings you create for your slides
   • Stored in your Google Drive
   • Only accessible to you through your Google account

2. Mouse Movement Data

   • Cursor position recordings for slide animations
   • Stored alongside your audio recordings
   • Only accessible to you through your Google account

3. Google Account Information

   • Basic account information for Google Drive access
   • Used only for authentication purposes
   • Accessed through Google OAuth

Analytics Data:

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data:

1. What we collect:

   • Installation and uninstallation events
   • Number of recordings created
   • Extension usage statistics
   • Session duration
   • Basic device information (browser version, operating system)
   • Geographic region (country level only)

2. What we DON’T collect:

   • Personal identification information
   • Audio content or recordings
   • Presentation content
   • Your Google account details
   • Precise location data
   • IP addresses (automatically anonymized)

3. How we use analytics data:

   • To understand how the extension is used
   • To improve features and user experience
   • To identify and fix technical issues
   • To make decisions about future development

4. Analytics Privacy Measures:

   • IP anonymization is enabled
   • No personal data is collected
   • No cross-site tracking
   • Data is aggregated and anonymous
   • Compliant with GDPR and CCPA

How we use your data:

• All user content is stored directly in your Google Drive
• Analytics data is processed by Google Analytics
• We do not maintain any separate servers or databases
• Data is used solely for providing the extension’s functionality and improving user experience

Data Storage and Security

• All recordings are stored in your personal Google Drive
• We use Google’s secure OAuth 2.0 for authentication
• Analytics data is stored securely by Google Analytics
• All processing happens locally in your browser

Google API Usage

This extension:

• Requires access to Google Slides and Google Drive
• Uses Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication
• Uses Google Analytics 4 for anonymous usage statistics
• Follows Google’s API Services User Data Policy
• Only requests necessary permissions

Data Retention

• All user content is stored in your Google Drive
• Analytics data is retained for 14 months
• Data retention is controlled by you for user content
• You can delete recordings at any time
• Uninstalling the extension does not automatically delete your recordings

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your recordings
• Delete your recordings
• Opt-out of analytics collection
• Revoke the extension’s access to your Google account
• Uninstall the extension at any time

Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of analytics collection in two ways:

1. Use Chrome’s built-in privacy settings
2. Install Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
3. Contact us to opt-out manually

Third-Party Services

We use:

• Google Drive API for storage
• Google Slides API for presentation integration
• Google Analytics 4 for anonymous usage statistics
• No other third-party services are used

Children’s Privacy

This extension is not intended for use by children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy. Any changes will be posted here.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or to opt-out of analytics, contact [Your Contact Information]

Additional Information

• This extension operates primarily within your browser
• User content data is not collected for analytics
• No cookies are used except those required by Google services and analytics
• Analytics data is anonymous and aggregated