Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DesignQA! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use the DesignQA Chrome extension and web services.

By using DesignQA, you agree to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

  • Account Information: When you log in via Google, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture for authentication.
  • Bug Reports: When you report issues, we collect screenshots, styling properties of selected web elements, and Figma design references you attach.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect analytics on how the extension and web app are used to improve the product.
  • Device & Browser Information: We collect your browser type, operating system, and extension version for troubleshooting.

2.3 Information from Third-Party Integrations

  • Figma Authentication: If you connect your Figma account, we access API data to retrieve design elements for comparison.
  • Google Authentication: We use Google Sign-In for authentication but do not access your Google Drive, emails, or other personal data beyond login credentials.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Authenticate users and manage accounts.
  • Provide and improve DesignQA’s functionality.
  • Store and display bug reports for users and their teams.
  • Compare styling properties between web pages and Figma designs.
  • Enhance product features based on usage analytics.
  • Ensure security and prevent unauthorized access.

4. Data Storage and Security

We take security seriously. DesignQA uses Supabase to store user authentication data, bug reports, and related files. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted storage of authentication data.
  • Secure API communication via HTTPS.
  • Access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share data in the following situations:

  • With Your Team Members: If you are part of a team, your bug reports may be visible to other team members unless set to private.
  • With Service Providers: We use Supabase to handle authentication and database storage. These providers are required to protect your data.
  • For Legal Compliance: If required by law, we may disclose necessary information to comply with legal requests or protect our rights.

6. Cookies & Tracking

DesignQA does not use tracking cookies. However, our web app may store authentication tokens in local storage for login persistence.

7. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access & Download: Request a copy of your stored data.
  • Delete Your Account: Request deletion of your account and associated data.
  • Opt-Out of Analytics: Contact us to opt out of non-essential usage tracking.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention

We retain user data as long as necessary for the functionality of DesignQA. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is legally required.

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are made, we will notify users via the DesignQA web app or email.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: [email protected]