Privacy Policy - Smarter Bookmarks

Updated: 30 May, 2026

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Smarter Bookmarks app and related services. By using the Smarter Bookmarks app, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

  • Personal Information: We may collect your email address or similar identifiers when you sign up for certain features, such as syncing or support.
  • Automatically Collected Information: This includes device type, operating system, app version, and anonymized usage data.
  • Data for Syncing Sources: When you connect external sources like Google Drive or RSS feeds, we may process limited data to facilitate syncing.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve our app and services.
  • To synchronize data across your devices using Cloud Sync or other sources.
  • To notify you of updates, changes, or service interruptions.

Cloud Sync Feature

Our app includes a Cloud Sync feature to synchronize your data across devices securely by uploading backups to a private app folder in your Google Drive or Dropbox. This feature is designed to improve your experience by providing seamless access to your data across multiple devices.

  • Data Handling: The data uploaded to Google Drive or Dropbox is stored in a private app-specific folder and is not accessible to anyone without proper authorization.
  • Authorization: You must grant permission to access your Google Drive or Dropbox. This permission is limited to managing backups within the designated app folder.
  • User Control: You can disable Cloud Sync at any time and delete backups from your Google Drive or Dropbox manually.

Browser Sync Feature

Our app includes a Browser Sync feature that enables bidirectional synchronization of bookmarks between the Smarter Bookmarks Chrome extension and the Smarter Bookmarks Android app. This feature allows you to keep supported bookmarks synchronized across your browser and mobile device using encrypted sync data in your Google Drive app data.

  • Data Handling: Bookmark sync payloads are encrypted before upload and stored in your Google Drive app data. Smarter servers do not transport Browser Sync bookmark payloads in the current sync model.
  • Authorization: Browser Sync uses Google OAuth for authentication and Google Drive app data access. You must grant permission to use this feature.
  • User Control: You can enable or disable Browser Sync at any time through the Chrome extension or Android app settings.
  • Reset: You can reset Browser Sync to clear local sync state and remove Browser Sync files from Google Drive app data where supported.
  • Detailed Information: For comprehensive information about Browser Sync privacy practices, please see our Browser Sync Privacy Policy.

Syncing Sources

Our app allows syncing with external sources like Google Drive folders or RSS feeds. When you enable these features:

  • Access Permissions: We only access the specific files or feeds you authorize for syncing.
  • Data Privacy: No data from external sources is stored permanently unless explicitly chosen by the user.

Data Retention Policy

We retain automatically collected information for up to 24 months, after which it may be aggregated or anonymized for analytical purposes.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13. If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at smartertechnologist @t gmail.com. We will take steps to delete the information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any significant changes will be notified through the app or our website. Continued use of the services after such changes constitutes your acceptance.

Your Consent

By using our applications and services, you consent to the collection, use, and processing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: smartertechnologist @t gmail.com.