Privacy Policy Overview

Introduction

• The Browser Company prioritizes user privacy.
• They ensure no misuse, misappropriation, or unauthorized sale of user data.
• Aim for transparency in data collection, usage, and duration.
• Encourages users to read the Terms of Service.
• Offers privacy settings to limit data collection by third parties.

Important Definitions

• Personal Data: Information identifying or relating to an individual; anonymized data is not considered Personal Data.
• Service Providers: Aid in business operations; include hosting, analytics, and customer service providers.

Data Collection

When Using the Browser

• Profile or Contact Data: Collected directly from users (e.g., during account creation).
• Device Data: Automatically collected (e.g., device type and OS).
• Product Usage Data: Collected to improve features; does not include web history or downloaded files.

When Users Reach Out

• Collects information shared in bug reports or support requests.

Website Visits

• Does not use cookies for tracking.
• Uses privacy-focused providers for traffic measurement.

Product Features

• Notes and Easels: Stored with Service Provider; sharing options available.
• Boosts: Customization features stored for cross-device access.
• Sharing Features: Allows optional sharing; stores shared content with Service Provider.
• Sidebar Sync: Options for iCloud or Arc Sync with end-to-end encryption.

Third-party Connections

• Website Translation: Uses Google Translate API.
• Search Suggestions: Fetches from the default search engine.
• Calendar Previews: Connects to Google or Microsoft; data not stored on Arc servers.

Arc Max Features

• Uses AI subprocessors OpenAI and Anthropic.
• Features like Tidy Tab Titles, 5-Second Previews, and more.
• Some features eligible for zero data retention.
• Features can be managed in settings.

Browse for Me

• AI-provided webpage summaries.
• Utilizes OpenAI for processing.

Purpose of Data Collection

• Improve product functionality.
• Protect against fraud and meet legal requirements.
• Enable communication with users.

Data Protection

• Implements security measures to protect personal data.
• Retains data as long as necessary for service provision or legal compliance.

Age Restrictions

• Not for children under 16. If such data is collected, it will be deleted.

Enhancing Privacy Online

• Encourage using browser settings to limit information collected by websites.

Policy Updates

• Privacy policy may change; users will be notified.
• Continued use of the product implies acceptance of changes.