Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At NotHere, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our VPN Chrome extension and related services. We believe privacy is a fundamental right, and we've designed NotHere with privacy-first principles.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Minimal Data Collection

NotHere operates on a strict no-logs policy. We do not collect, store, or track:

• Your browsing history or activity
• DNS queries
• Connection timestamps
• IP addresses used during VPN sessions
• Data transferred or bandwidth usage

2.2 What We Do Collect

To provide and improve our service, we collect only the following minimal information:

• Anonymous usage statistics (e.g., server load balancing data)
• Crash reports and technical diagnostics (anonymized)
• For Premium users: Web3 wallet addresses for token verification (no personal information tied to wallets)

3. How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect is used solely to:

• Maintain and improve service performance
• Troubleshoot technical issues
• Verify Premium access for token holders
• Prevent abuse and ensure system security

We never sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Chrome Extension Permissions

The NotHere Chrome extension requires certain permissions to function:

• webRequest: To route your traffic through our VPN servers
• proxy: To configure proxy settings for encrypted connections
• storage: To save your preferences (e.g., selected server location)
• tabs: To apply VPN protection to all browsing tabs

These permissions are used exclusively for VPN functionality and never to track or monitor your activity.

5. Data Security

We employ industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect any data we handle. All VPN connections use AES-256 encryption. Our infrastructure is designed with zero-knowledge architecture, meaning even we cannot access your browsing data.

6. Data Retention

Given our no-logs policy, there is no browsing data to retain. Anonymous diagnostic data is retained only as long as necessary for troubleshooting and is automatically deleted after 30 days.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses minimal cookies for functionality (e.g., remembering your preferences). We use privacy-focused analytics that do not track individual users or collect personally identifiable information. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

NotHere does not integrate with third-party tracking or advertising services. For Premium users, we interact with blockchain networks to verify token ownership, but this process is decentralized and does not involve sharing personal data.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request information about any data we hold (though we hold minimal data)
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt out of analytics collection
• Withdraw consent at any time

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of NotHere after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@nothere.io