Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 28, 2025

                Summary: Hot Stocks Today does not collect, store, or share any personal information.
                Your privacy is completely protected.
            

1. Information We Collect

We do NOT collect any personal information.

This extension does not:

Collect personal data (name, email, address, etc.)
Track your browsing history
Access your Google account information
Store your search history
Use cookies or tracking technologies
Share data with third parties

2. Data Usage

The extension only:

Fetches public stock market data from Yahoo Finance API to display real-time stock information
Stores minimal local preferences (such as last viewed tab) in your browser's local storage - this data never leaves your device
Opens links to Yahoo Finance or the landing page when you click stocks or the footer link

3. Third-Party Services

This extension uses the following external services:

Yahoo Finance API: To fetch public stock market data. This service has its own privacy policy available at Yahoo Privacy Policy
Landing Page: When you click the footer link, you'll be directed to https://www.85lr.com, which has its own privacy policy

These services may collect their own data according to their respective privacy policies, which are independent of this extension.

4. Permissions Explained

The extension requests the following permissions:

Storage: Used only to save your tab preference (Gainers/Losers/Active) locally in your browser
Tabs: Used only to open Yahoo Finance or landing page links when you click on stocks or links
Host Permissions: Access to Yahoo Finance API and the landing page - only used to fetch stock data and open links you click

5. Data Security

Since we don't collect any personal data, there is no personal data to secure or breach. Any local preferences stored in your browser are managed by Chrome's built-in security mechanisms.

6. Children's Privacy

This extension does not collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. It is safe for all ages to use.

7. Changes to This Policy

If we make any changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

Website: www.85lr.com

9. Your Rights

Since we don't collect any personal data:

There is no personal data to access, modify, or delete
You can uninstall the extension at any time without any data concerns
Local preferences stored by Chrome can be cleared by uninstalling the extension

10. Consent

By using this extension, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the extension.

                Bottom Line: Your privacy is our priority. We built this extension to be completely
                privacy-friendly - no tracking, no data collection, no worries.
            