# Privacy Policy

**Last updated:** July 30, 2026

> **Disclaimer:** Bhutan Tech Hub is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the Government of Bhutan in any capacity. All government service names and links point to official public websites for convenience only.

Bhutan Tech Hub is a Chrome extension that provides quick access to Bhutanese government digital services. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

## Data We Collect

**We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.**

The extension does not:

- Collect personal information
- Track your browsing activity
- Send analytics or telemetry
- Require an account or login
- Store cookies

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## Data Stored Locally

The extension uses `chrome.storage.local` to store:

- **Language preference** (English or Dzongkha)
- **Notification history** from government website scrapes (stored locally, never transmitted)
- **CID profile** (only if you choose to link your identity)

This data:

- Never leaves your browser
- Is not transmitted to any server
- Can be cleared at any time by removing the extension

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## Permissions Explained

| Permission  | Why It's Needed                                                          |
| ----------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| `sidePanel` | Display the service directory in a browser side panel                    |
| `storage`   | Remember your language preference and notification history locally       |
| `alarms`    | Periodically check government websites for new content or deadline updates |

The extension does **not** request OS notification permission (`notifications`). Unread counts are shown on the toolbar badge only.

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## External Links

The extension provides links to Bhutanese government websites (`.bt` domains). When you click a link:

- A new browser tab opens directly to the government website
- No data is passed to the external website
- The extension does not track which links you click

All outbound links are restricted to `https://*.bt` domains, `tel:` (emergency numbers), and `mailto:` (G2C support email) only.

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## Third-Party Services

The extension does not integrate with or send data to any third-party service. It links to government websites, but those sites have their own privacy policies.

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## Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, changes will be posted in this file with an updated date.

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## Chrome Web Store Listing

[Bhutan Tech Hub on Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/kljjeheagchbjcppomceljhadmimahkj)