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Privacy Policy

Bellek - Smart Vocabulary Builder

Last Updated: November 27, 2025 | Effective Date: November 27, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Bellek ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices for both our Chrome browser extension and web application.

By using Bellek, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Email Address (Optional)

1.2 Vocabulary Learning Data

When you save words using Bellek, we collect and store:

Important: The source URL helps you remember where you encountered each word and provides clickable context. This is part of the core learning experience.

1.3 Anonymous Usage Data

We collect minimal anonymous telemetry to monitor service reliability:

This data contains NO personal identifiers and cannot be linked back to you.

1.4 Technical Information

1.5 Information We DO NOT Collect

2. How We Store Your Data

Bellek uses a hybrid storage approach for optimal performance:

2.1 Local Storage (Primary)

Chrome Extension:

Web Application:

2.2 Cloud Storage (Optional - Sync Only)

Security:

2.3 Data Synchronization

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

3.1 Core Functionality

3.2 Service Improvement

3.3 Premium Features

3.4 Communications

We do NOT use your data for:

4. Third-Party Services

Bellek integrates with the following third-party services:

4.1 Supabase (Cloud Database)

4.2 Netlify (Web Hosting)

4.3 ExtensionPay (Payment Processing)

4.4 Merriam-Webster Dictionary API

4.5 Free Dictionary API (Fallback)

We do NOT share your data with:

5. Data Security

We implement multiple security measures to protect your data:

5.1 Technical Safeguards

5.2 Operational Safeguards

5.3 Security Implementation

Best Practices:

6. Data Retention and Deletion

6.1 Active Use

6.2 Data Deletion

Option 1: Delete Local Data

Option 2: Delete Cloud Sync Data

Option 3: Complete Deletion

  1. Export your data first (optional backup)
  2. Remove extension/clear web app data
  3. Contact us to delete cloud data: hello@bellek.co

6.3 Automatic Deletion

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

7.1 Access and Portability

7.2 Correction and Deletion

7.3 Consent and Objection

7.4 GDPR Rights (EU/UK Users)

If you're in the European Economic Area or UK:

7.5 CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you're in California:

To exercise your rights, contact: hello@bellek.co

8. Children's Privacy

Bellek is designed as an educational tool suitable for all ages. However:

If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us immediately.

COPPA Compliance: For U.S. users under 13, we comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.

9. International Data Transfers

Bellek is developed in the United Kingdom and uses cloud services located in the EU:

EU/UK Users: Your data is stored within the European Economic Area (London, UK) and is not transferred outside the EEA, ensuring full GDPR compliance.

10. Browser Permissions Explained

Bellek requests the following Chrome permissions:

activeTab

storage

alarms

notifications

<all_urls> (Content Script)

Important: These permissions enable core functionality. We use the minimum permissions necessary and never abuse access.

11. Cookies and Tracking

Bellek does NOT use:

We only use:

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

How we notify you:

Material changes: If we make significant changes that affect how we use your data, we'll provide 30 days' notice before the changes take effect.

Continued use: By continuing to use Bellek after changes take effect, you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Data Breach Notification

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting your personal information:

14. California Shine the Light

California residents have the right to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

Our practice: We do NOT share personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes.

15. Do Not Track

Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features. Since we don't track users anyway, DNT settings don't affect Bellek's behavior. We respect your privacy regardless of DNT settings.

16. Open Source Transparency

Code License: All Rights Reserved

We welcome responsible disclosure of security vulnerabilities via hello@bellek.co

17. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

Email: hello@bellek.co
Response time: We aim to respond within 5 business days

For data deletion requests: Include "Data Deletion Request" in the subject line

For security issues: Use subject line "Security - Confidential" and we'll respond within 24 hours

18. Legal Information

Service Provider:
Ceylan Inan
United Kingdom
Contact: hello@bellek.co

Data Controller: Ceylan Inan (for GDPR purposes)
Data Protection Officer: Not required (solo developer, small-scale processing)

Supervisory Authority (EU/UK):
If you're unsatisfied with our response to a privacy concern, you can lodge a complaint with:

19. Acceptance of This Policy

By using Bellek, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use Bellek.

20. Summary (TL;DR)

What we collect:

What we don't collect:

Where data is stored:

Who we share with:

Your control:

Questions? Contact hello@bellek.co

End of Privacy Policy

This privacy policy was last reviewed and updated on November 27, 2025.

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