Effective Date: 13 July 2024 | Last updated: 7 May 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Themefy! Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Themefy ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects the information obtained through our Chrome extension. By using Themefy, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information we collect
To provide you with a premium, personalized experience, Themefy collects the following data:
- Personally Identifiable Information: If you choose to log in or upgrade to our Premium tier, we authenticate you via Google. During this process, we collect your Email Address and Name. This information is used strictly to manage your account, identify your subscription tier, and process upgrades.
- User Activity Data: We use Google Analytics to collect basic, anonymized interaction data. This helps us understand how users interact with the extension so we can improve the user experience.
- Payment Information: All payments are processed securely via Lemon Squeezy. Themefy does not collect, store, or have access to your Payment card numbers or financial details.
Permissions
Themefy requires specific browser permissions to provide its core functionalities. Here is a detailed explanation of each permission and its strict purpose:
- Storage:
- Purpose: We use local storage to cache the list of available background animations and save your selected preferences.
- Data Usage: This allows your New Tab page to load your selected background instantly.
- Alarms:
- Purpose: Used to schedule lightweight, periodic background syncs (e.g., every 12 hours).
- Data Usage: This ensures your local library of themes is always up-to-date with our server without keeping the extension constantly running in the background, saving your computer's memory.
- Identity:
- Purpose: Used to provide a secure and seamless Google Login experience.
- Data Usage: Allows you to authenticate your account directly within the extension to unlock Premium features without navigating away from your current workflow.
- TopSites:
- Purpose: Allows Themefy to access your most frequently visited websites.
- Data Usage: This data is used strictly locally to display helpful quick-links on your New Tab page. Your browsing history is never collected, tracked, or transmitted to our servers or third parties.
- Host Permissions:
- Purpose: Allows the extension to communicate with our dedicated server.
- Data Usage: Used solely to fetch our public catalog of background animations and to securely initialize checkout sessions when you choose to upgrade.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We use industry-standard encryption and secure third-party services to handle authentication and payments. We never sell your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
Themefy uses trusted third-party services to deliver its features. These services have their own strict privacy policies, which we encourage you to review: