Privacy Policy
Chrome Extension Name: Internet Usage Research
1. Overview
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This browser extension has been developed by CVA Analytics exclusively for use by University of Lausanne in support of their social science internet usage research initiatives. The extension collects anonymized browsing data, specifically visited URLs and corresponding timestamps, only from users who have explicitly provided consent.
The collected data is intended solely for use in approved educational and behavioral internet research studies conducted by University of Lausanne and its affiliated researchers.
By installing and using this extension, you acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and usage of your data as described
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2. What We Collect
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When active, the extension captures:
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URLs of websites you visit
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The timestamp of each visit
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Title of the webpage
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An identifier (userid set my Qualtrics survey you take)
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QNO (question number based on Qualtrics survey you are currently answering)
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No page content, passwords, form data, or keystrokes are collected.
3. How the Data is Used
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Collected data is used exclusively for academic research and is:
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Uploaded securely to a server located in University of Lausanne
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Anonymized where applicable
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Not shared, sold, or used for commercial purposes
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Only authorized researchers at University of Lausanne or their affiliated institutions have access.
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4. Your Consent & Control
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You must manually agree to privacy policy page during installation to activate the extension.
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You may disable or uninstall the extension at any time to stop data collection.
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You may request your data be deleted by contacting the research team.
5. Data Security
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We take all reasonable technical and administrative steps to safeguard your data:
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Transmission is done via HTTPS
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Data is stored securely on trusted research infrastructure
6. Permissions
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This extension requires access to:
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Tabs: To read the active tab’s URL after it loads
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Script: To activate and record userid/question no when you are responding to survey.
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Storage: To store your userid/question no locally (never transmitted elsewhere unless specified)
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These permissions are used strictly for the purposes outlined above.
7. Changes to This Policy
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We may occasionally update this privacy policy. Material changes will be communicated via the extension interface or our website.
8. Contact
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For questions about data usage, research participation, or to request data removal, please contact:
University of Lausanne - ttm.surveys@unil.ch
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For technical details regarding this Chrome Extension or to request a customized extension for your organization or research needs, please contact:
CVA Analytics: Chandru Swaminathan
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