Privacy Policy

Overview

Quickly Describe is a web application and Chrome extension that helps users create step-by-step guides with automatic screenshots and instructions. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Local Data (Stored in Your Browser)

• Recording Data: Steps, screenshots, and actions you record
• User Preferences: Settings and configuration options
• Authentication Tokens: Login session information (encrypted)

Data Sent to Our Servers (Only When You Choose to Upload)

• Guide Content: The steps and screenshots you choose to upload
• Account Information: Email address and basic profile data (when you create an account)
• Usage Analytics: Basic usage statistics to improve the service

How We Use Your Information

Local Processing

• Recording: Captures your screen actions only when you explicitly start recording
• Storage: Temporarily stores data locally until you choose to upload
• Preview: Generates guide previews for your review

Server Processing (Only When You Upload)

• Guide Storage: Saves your guides to the cloud for access across devices
• Sharing: Enables you to share guides with others (only if you make them public)
• Account Management: Manages your user account and preferences

Data Security

Local Security

• All local data is stored securely in your browser
• Recording data remains on your device until you choose to upload
• No data is transmitted without your explicit consent

Server Security

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• User authentication is handled securely
• Guide data is stored in secure cloud infrastructure
• We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties

Your Control Over Data

Recording Control

• You control when recording starts and stops
• You can pause, edit, or delete recordings at any time
• Recording only captures what you explicitly choose to record

Upload Control

• You choose which guides to upload to the cloud
• You control whether guides are public or private
• You can delete your guides and account at any time

Data Access

• You can view, edit, and delete your data through the web application
• You can export your guides in PDF or PowerPoint format
• You can request deletion of your account and all associated data

Third-Party Services

Cloud Storage

• We use secure cloud services to store uploaded guides
• Data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• We do not share your data with third-party analytics or advertising services

Authentication

• User authentication is handled securely through Firebase
• We do not store passwords in plain text
• You can use your Google account for secure login

Children's Privacy

This service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the extension or web application.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

• Email: support@quicklydescribe.com
• Website: https://www.quicklydescribe.com

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data and account
• Export your data
• Opt out of data collection (by not uploading guides)

Data Retention

• Local Data: Stored until you clear browser data or uninstall extension
• Uploaded Data: Stored until you delete your account or specific guides
• Account Data: Retained until you delete your account

Compliance

This service complies with:

• Chrome Web Store policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws