Sanjay Kushwaha: Privacy Policy

🏢 Sharp Mind Web Solutions

Developer & Publisher of GST Calculator Pro Extension

Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India - 224190

Contact: support@sharpmindwebsolutions.com

🛡️ Privacy Guarantee: Your complete privacy is our priority. GST Calculator Pro operates entirely offline with local storage only. We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal or business data to our servers.

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Sharp Mind Web Solutions ("we", "our", "us") handles information in relation to our GST Calculator Pro Chrome Extension ("the Extension", "our Service").

GST Calculator Pro is designed with privacy-first principles, ensuring that all your business data remains completely private and under your control.

2. Information We DO NOT Collect

We want to be absolutely clear about what we do NOT collect:

❌ Personal Information

No names, emails, phone numbers, or addresses

❌ Business Data

No client details, invoice data, or financial information

❌ Browser Information

No browser type, version, or system details

❌ IP Addresses

No location tracking or IP address collection

❌ Usage Analytics

No tracking of how you use the extension

❌ Cookies

No cookies or similar tracking technologies

3. Local Data Storage

How Your Data is Stored:

Local Browser Storage: All data is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage
No Server Transmission: Data never leaves your device or browser
No Cloud Backup: We do not provide or maintain cloud storage
Device-Specific: Data is tied to your specific browser installation

What Gets Stored Locally:

Your company profile information (as entered by you)
Client details (as added by you)
Invoice history (limited to last 10 invoices in free version)
Extension preferences and settings
Daily invoice generation count (for free version limit)

Technical Note: The extension uses Chrome's local storage API to store data exclusively on your device. This data is not accessible to us or any third parties.

4. Data Security & Access

Security Measures:

Local Encryption: Data is stored using browser's built-in security mechanisms
No Network Access: Extension does not communicate with external servers
Isolated Storage: Data is isolated to the extension's storage space
User Control: You have complete control over your data

Data Access Rights:

Full Access: You have complete access to all your stored data
No External Access: We cannot access your data remotely
Data Portability: Invoice downloads available in PDF format
Data Deletion: Uninstalling the extension removes all data permanently

Data Loss Warning: Since all data is stored locally, clearing browser data, uninstalling the extension, or browser/system crashes may result in permanent data loss. We recommend regular invoice downloads for backup.

5. No Third-Party Services

Currently, GST Calculator Pro does not integrate with any third-party services:

No Analytics: No Google Analytics or similar tracking services
No Advertising: No ad networks or advertising cookies
No Payment Processing: No payment gateways (free version only)
No External APIs: No communication with external services
No Social Media: No social media integrations or sharing

6. User Registration & Authentication

GST Calculator Pro operates without any user registration or authentication system:

No Sign-Up Required: No account creation necessary
No Login System: No usernames or passwords
No Email Collection: No email addresses collected for registration
Anonymous Usage: Complete anonymity maintained

7. Email Functionality (Future Feature)

When email functionality is added to send invoices:

No Email Collection: We will not collect or store your email address
System Integration: Will use your default email client
Automatic Attachment: Invoice will be automatically attached to new email
User Control: You control the sending process completely
Client Email Usage: Client emails (already in your invoice data) will be pre-filled

8. Premium Version (Coming Soon)

When our Premium version launches, we may implement additional features that could involve minimal data collection:

Potential Future Data Collection:

Email for Updates: Optional email collection for product updates and newsletters
Payment Information: Payment processing through third-party gateways
License Management: Basic license verification system
Support Communication: Contact information for premium support

Privacy Commitment:

All data collection will be explicitly disclosed and opt-in
Core business data will remain local-only
Users will be notified of any privacy policy changes
Premium features will maintain privacy-first approach

Future Updates: Any changes to our data collection practices will be clearly communicated through extension updates and revised privacy policy. Premium features will be designed to maintain maximum privacy.

9. Data Retention & Deletion

Data Retention:

User Controlled: Data is retained as long as you keep the extension
No Server Retention: We do not retain any data on our servers
Automatic Limits: Free version shows last 10 invoices only

Data Deletion:

Manual Deletion: Delete individual clients or invoices within the extension
Complete Removal: Uninstall extension to remove all data permanently
Browser Clearing: Clearing browser data will remove extension data
No Recovery: Deleted data cannot be recovered by us

10. No Liability for Data Loss

Sharp Mind Web Solutions explicitly disclaims responsibility for:

Data loss due to browser issues or crashes
Data corruption from system problems
Accidental deletion by users
Data loss from extension uninstallation
Browser data clearing or reset
Hardware failures or system issues

User Responsibility: You are solely responsible for backing up important data by downloading invoices or maintaining separate records.

11. Children's Privacy

GST Calculator Pro is designed for business use and is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has used our extension, please contact us immediately.

12. International Users

While our extension can be used globally, please note:

Extension is designed primarily for Indian GST calculations
All data remains on your local device regardless of location
No data transfer across borders occurs
Local privacy laws of your jurisdiction may apply

13. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when:

New Features: Premium version launches with new functionality
Legal Requirements: Changes in applicable privacy laws
Service Improvements: Enhancement of existing features

Notification Process:

Updated policy will be available through the extension
Extension update will notify users of privacy policy changes
Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated policy
Major changes will be highlighted prominently

14. Your Privacy Rights

As a user of GST Calculator Pro, you have the following rights:

Access: Full access to all data stored by the extension
Modification: Edit or update any stored information
Deletion: Delete specific data or remove extension entirely
Portability: Download invoices in PDF format
Transparency: Clear information about data handling practices

15. Technical Implementation

For transparency, here's how our privacy-first approach is technically implemented:

No Network Requests: Extension makes no external HTTP requests
Local Storage API: Uses Chrome's local storage exclusively
No Tracking Scripts: No analytics or tracking code included
Minimal Permissions: Extension requests only necessary browser permissions
Open Architecture: Privacy-by-design implementation

📞 Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact us:

🔒 Privacy Inquiries

Email: support@sharpmindwebsolutions.com

Subject: Privacy Policy - GST Calculator Pro

Response Time: 24-48 hours

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