Privacy Policy
Chrome Extension Name: URL Analytics: Behavioral Education Research
1. Overview
This browser extension has been developed by CVA Analytics exclusively for use by Talking to Machines in support of their behavioral 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 research studies conducted by Talking to Machines 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
2. What We Collect
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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An identifier (your email, entered voluntarily)
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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 Google Apps Script endpoint
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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 Talking to Machines or their affiliated institutions have access.
4. Your Consent & Control
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You must manually enter your email to activate data collection.
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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 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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Storage: To store your email 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
We may occasionally update this privacy policy. Material changes will be communicated via the extension interface or our website.
8. Contact
For questions about data usage, research participation, or to request data removal, please contact:
Talking to Machines
🌐 https://talkingtomachines.org
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