Privacy Policy for StartGrid Firefox Extension

Last Updated: November 28, 2025

Overview

StartGrid is a productivity dashboard extension that replaces your new tab page with customizable widgets. This privacy policy explains what data the extension collects, how it's used, and your rights.

Data Collection

Data We Collect

The StartGrid extension collects and processes the following types of data:

1. Website Content (Required)

• What: Content from widgets you add to your dashboard (e.g., GitHub pull requests, Gmail messages, calendar events)
• Why: To display this information in your dashboard widgets
• How: Retrieved through authorized API connections to your connected services
• Storage: Cached locally in your browser and synced with your StartGrid account

2. Technical and Interaction Data (Optional)

• What: Extension usage statistics, widget preferences, dashboard layout, error logs
• Why: To provide the service, improve functionality, and fix bugs
• How: Collected automatically when you use the extension
• Storage: Stored locally and synced with StartGrid servers

3. Account Information

• What: Email address, authentication tokens for connected services
• Why: To authenticate you and access your connected services on your behalf
• Storage: Stored securely on StartGrid servers (workers.startgrid.app)

Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT track your browsing history outside of the new tab page
• We do NOT collect data from websites you visit
• We do NOT sell your personal data to third parties
• We do NOT use your data for advertising purposes

How We Use Your Data

Primary Uses

1. Service Delivery: Display your connected service data in dashboard widgets
2. Synchronization: Sync your dashboard configuration across devices
3. Authentication: Maintain secure connections to your authorized services
4. Functionality: Remember your preferences and widget configurations

Secondary Uses

1. Product Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve features
2. Error Detection: Monitor for bugs and technical issues
3. Security: Detect and prevent unauthorized access

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Widget preferences and cache are stored in your browser's local storage
• This data can be cleared by removing the extension or clearing browser data

Remote Storage

• Account data and sync information are stored on StartGrid servers
• Data is transmitted securely using HTTPS encryption
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data

Data Retention

• Local data: Retained until you clear browser data or uninstall the extension
• Account data: Retained while your account is active
• You can delete your account and all associated data at any time

Third-Party Services

Connected Services

When you connect third-party services (GitHub, Gmail, Google Calendar, etc.), you authorize StartGrid to access specific data from those services. Each service connection:

• Requires your explicit authorization via OAuth
• Only requests the minimum permissions needed
• Can be disconnected at any time from your dashboard settings
• Is governed by that service's own privacy policy

Data Sharing

We do NOT share your personal data with third parties except:
- When required by law
- To provide the core functionality you've authorized (e.g., fetching your GitHub PRs)
- With service providers who help operate StartGrid (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Your Rights and Choices

You Can:

1. Access Your Data: View all data stored in your StartGrid account
2. Export Your Data: Request a copy of your data
3. Delete Your Data: Remove your account and all associated data
4. Disconnect Services: Revoke access to connected services at any time
5. Opt Out: Disable optional data collection in extension settings
6. Uninstall: Remove the extension completely, which deletes all local data

How to Exercise Your Rights:

• Access settings through the extension popup or dashboard
• Contact us at privacy@startgrid.app for data requests
• Visit startgrid.app/settings to manage your account

Permissions Explained

The extension requests the following browser permissions:

storage

• Why: To save your dashboard configuration and widget preferences locally
• What it accesses: Local browser storage only (no access to other extensions or websites)

tabs

• Why: To open the dashboard in new tabs and detect when a new tab is opened
• What it accesses: Tab URLs and titles only for new tabs

host_permissions (startgrid.app, workers.startgrid.app)

• Why: To communicate with StartGrid servers for authentication and data sync
• What it accesses: Only StartGrid domains, not other websites

Children's Privacy

StartGrid is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Displaying a notice in the extension
- Sending an email to registered users (for major changes)

Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Data Processing Location

Data is processed and stored on servers located in:
- United States (primary)
- Data may be transferred internationally to provide the service

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your data are:

1. Consent: You have given explicit consent for data collection (optional data)
2. Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to provide the service you requested
3. Legitimate Interests: To improve our service and ensure security

You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

• Email: hello@rorypicko.com
• Website: https://startgrid.app/privacy
• Support: https://startgrid.app/support

For data protection inquiries in the EEA, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

Compliance

This extension complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Mozilla Add-on Policies
- Applicable data protection laws



StartGrid Extension Version: 1.0.0
Policy Version: 1.0
Effective Date: November 28, 2025