LEGAL | Last updated: Jun 26, 2026

Privacy Policy

JSON Path Finder (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and Chrome extension.

1. Information We Collect

1.1. Information You Provide

We do not collect, store, or transmit any JSON data you upload, paste, or view through our Service. All JSON processing happens locally in your browser.

When you contact us via email, we may collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (if provided)
  • Any information you choose to include in your message

1.2. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
  • IP Address: Anonymized or partially anonymized for analytics

1.3. Chrome Extension

When installed as a Chrome extension, JSON Path Finder:

  • Does not collect or transmit any JSON data
  • Does not track your browsing history
  • Does not send any data to our servers
  • Does use chrome.storage.sync to store user preferences (theme, path format) locally in your browser

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
  • Send you updates about our Service (only if you opt-in)

3. Data Security

We take data security seriously. All processing in JSON Path Finder happens locally in your browser. No JSON data is ever transmitted over the internet to our servers.

For website analytics, we use services that anonymize IP addresses and do not store personally identifiable information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Preference Cookies: Store your theme preference
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google Fonts: For typography (no personal data collected)
  • Tailwind CSS: For styling (loaded via CDN)
  • GitHub: For hosting our source code and issue tracking

These services may collect data as described in their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access any personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of any marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@jsonpathfinder.org.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide you with our Service and to comply with legal obligations.

  • Email correspondence: Retained for up to 2 years
  • Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for up to 14 months
  • User preferences: Stored locally in your browser only

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries where we operate. By using our Service, you consent to this transfer. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@jsonpathfinder.org