Last updated: April 28, 2025
This privacy notice for Anki Tool ("we," "us," or "our") describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you install and use the Anki Tool Chrome Extension.
Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 below.
We store certain settings and preferences locally on your device using browser storage mechanisms (`chrome.storage.local`). We do not collect or store the content of your flashcards on our servers.
We collect and store the following information locally on your device using `chrome.storage.local` when you interact with our Services:
Information you enter to create flashcards is processed temporarily only to send it to your local AnkiConnect instance.
When you use the extension to create an Anki card, the following information is processed temporarily by the extension solely for the purpose of constructing the request to your local AnkiConnect add-on:
This flashcard content is sent directly from the extension in your
browser to the AnkiConnect add-on running within your local Anki
application (typically at http://localhost:8765). This
information is NOT transmitted to, collected by, or stored on any
servers controlled by us.
The Anki Tool extension does not automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, referring URLs, device name, country, location, or information about how and when you use our Services. Standard browser extension mechanisms might provide some general context, but we do not actively collect, store, or process this data.
We do not request, collect, or process sensitive personal information (e.g., social security numbers, information related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or other beliefs, health, biometrics, or genetic characteristics, criminal background, or trade union membership).
We process your information to provide the extension's functionality, maintain your settings locally, and communicate with you if you contact us.
We process the information we collect/store locally for the following purposes:
We DO NOT share your personal information or flashcard content with any external third parties. Card data is only sent locally to your AnkiConnect instance.
We reiterate: Your flashcard content (text, images, audio references, tags) and selected deck/model information are sent ONLY from the extension in your browser to the AnkiConnect add-on running on your local machine. We do not collect, store, or have access to this information.
We do not sell, rent, or share any personal information (including locally stored settings) with external third parties for business or commercial purposes.
We do not engage in business transfers, affiliate sharing, or other activities that would involve sharing user data with other companies.
We keep locally stored settings for as long as you use the extension or until you clear them. Flashcard content is processed transiently and not retained by the extension.
We only keep your locally stored personal information (settings and preferences in `chrome.storage.local`) for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, primarily for the duration you have the extension installed and configured.
You can clear this locally stored data through your browser's extension management settings or by uninstalling the extension.
Information entered for flashcard creation is processed only temporarily to send to AnkiConnect and is not retained by the extension afterward.
We use standard technical measures within the extension. Locally stored data relies on browser security. Data sent to AnkiConnect relies on your local machine's security.
We have implemented appropriate technical security measures within the extension's code designed to protect the integrity of the extension itself. Information stored locally via `chrome.storage.local` is managed and protected by your web browser's security mechanisms.
However, please be aware that the security of the data transmission between the extension and your local AnkiConnect instance (usually over an unencrypted HTTP connection on `localhost`) and the security of your Anki collection itself depend entirely on the security of your own computer and network environment. We cannot guarantee the security of this local communication or your Anki data.
Transmission of data within your local machine (extension to AnkiConnect) carries inherent risks, and securing your computer system is your responsibility.
We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 13 years of age (or higher age as required by law).
We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 13 years of age (or the relevant minimum age in other jurisdictions). By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 13 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent’s use of the Services. If we learn that personal information from users less than the minimum age has been inadvertently collected (e.g., through support emails), we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under the minimum age, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 below.
You can review or change the locally stored settings data, or withdraw consent by uninstalling. Managing flashcard content must be done within Anki.
You have rights regarding the personal information stored locally by the extension (your settings and preferences). These may include the right to:
Withdrawing your consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent to process locally stored data at any time. You can withdraw your consent by uninstalling the extension. This will not affect the lawfulness of the processing before its withdrawal.
Managing Flashcard Content: Since the extension does not store your flashcard content, any requests to access, modify, or delete flashcard data must be handled directly within your Anki application.
To exercise rights related to locally stored settings, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11, or manage the data via browser settings/uninstallation.
Most web browsers and some mobile operating systems and mobile applications include a Do-Not-Track ("DNT") feature or setting you can activate to signal your privacy preference not to have data about your online browsing activities monitored and collected. At this stage, no uniform technology standard for recognizing and implementing DNT signals has been finalized. As such, we do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or any other mechanism that automatically communicates your choice not to be tracked online. If a standard for online tracking is adopted that we must follow in the future, we will inform you about that practice in a revised version of this privacy notice.
Residents of certain US states have specific rights regarding their personal information. However, given the limited nature of data collection by this extension, these rights primarily apply to any information you might provide if you contact us directly (e.g., your email address).
If you are a resident of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, or Virginia, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under applicable state laws.
As described in Section 1, the Anki Tool extension primarily stores settings locally and processes flashcard content transiently. We do not collect the categories of personal information listed in typical privacy policies (like identifiers, commercial information, geolocation, etc.) through the extension's normal operation. The only potential collection occurs if you contact us directly via email, in which case we collect your email address and any information you voluntarily provide in your message (likely falling under "Identifiers").
The following table reflects this limited scope:
| Category | Examples | Collected via Extension Operation | Collected if You Contact Us |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Identifiers | Contact details, such as real name, alias, postal address, telephone or mobile contact number, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, and account name | NO | YES (Email address and any identifiers you provide in your message) |
| B. Personal information (Cal. Customer Records statute) | Name, contact information, education, employment, employment history, and financial information | NO | Potentially, if provided in email |
| C. Protected classification characteristics | Gender, age, date of birth, race and ethnicity, national origin, marital status, etc. | NO | NO (Unless voluntarily provided) |
| D. Commercial information | Transaction information, purchase history, financial details, payment information | NO | NO |
| E. Biometric information | Fingerprints and voiceprints | NO | NO |
| F. Internet or other similar network activity | Browsing history, search history, online behavior, interest data, interactions with websites, etc. | NO | NO |
| G. Geolocation data | Device location | NO | NO |
| H. Audio, electronic, sensory, or similar information | Images and audio, video or call recordings | NO (Extension processes audio transiently, doesn't collect) | Potentially, if provided in email |
| I. Professional or employment-related information | Business contact details, job title, work history, professional qualifications | NO | Potentially, if provided in email |
| J. Education Information | Student records and directory information | NO | Potentially, if provided in email |
| K. Inferences drawn from collected personal information | Profiles summarizing preferences, characteristics | NO | NO |
| L. Sensitive personal Information | (As defined by state laws) | NO | NO (Unless voluntarily provided) |
We use the limited personal information we might collect (primarily from direct contact) as described in "HOW DO WE PROCESS YOUR INFORMATION?". We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising or monetary value. We do not disclose personal information except potentially as required by law.
Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 below. We will need to verify your identity before processing your request, which may involve confirming ownership of the email address used to contact us.
You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. The agent must provide proof of their authorization.
Upon receiving your request, we will need to verify your identity to determine you are the same person about whom we have the information in our system. We will only use personal information provided in your request to verify your identity or authority to make the request. However, if we cannot verify your identity from the information already maintained by us, we may request that you provide additional information for the purposes of verifying your identity and for security or fraud-prevention purposes.
If you submit the request through an authorized agent, we may need to collect additional information to verify your identity before processing your request and the agent will need to provide a written and signed permission from you to submit such request on your behalf.
Under certain US state data protection laws, if we decline to take action regarding your request, you may appeal our decision by emailing us at basslawand@gmail.com. We will inform you in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for the decisions. If your appeal is denied, you may submit a complaint to your state attorney general.
Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws or reflect changes in our practices.
We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top. If we make material changes, we may notify users through the Chrome Web Store listing or other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.
If you have questions or comments about this notice, you may email us at basslawand@gmail.com.
Based on the applicable laws of your country or state, you may have the right to request access to the personal information we collect from you (primarily locally stored settings or email correspondence if you contacted us), change that information, or delete it. To request to review, update, or delete your personal information, please contact us using the details provided in Section 11 above.
Remember that you can typically manage locally stored extension data through your browser's settings or by uninstalling the extension. Management of flashcard data must be done within your Anki application.