Privacy Policy for GoodLib

Effective Date: 6/12/2025

Overview

GoodLib ("we," "our," or "us") is a browser extension that helps users check library availability for books on their Goodreads shelves. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Library IDs: Library system identifiers you enter to check book availability

  • Email Address: Collected through our payment processor (ExtPay) for subscription management

Information We Automatically Collect

  • Book Data: Titles, authors, and ISBNs from your Goodreads shelves (used only for library availability checking)

  • Usage Data: Number of scans performed (to manage the 5 free scans limit)

  • Subscription Status: Whether you have an active premium subscription

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Check book availability in your specified library systems

  • Manage your subscription and payment status

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our extension's functionality

Data Storage and Security

  • Local Storage: Your library IDs and scan counts are stored locally in your browser

  • Sync Storage: Basic settings are synced across your Chrome browser instances

  • No External Servers: We do not operate external servers or databases for storing your personal data

Third-Party Services

ExtPay/Stripe

We use ExtPay powered by Stripe for payment processing. When you make a purchase:

  • ExtPay collects your email address and payment information

  • Stripe processes your payment securely

  • We receive confirmation of payment status but do not handle credit card information directly

For ExtPay's privacy practices, visit: ExtensionPay Privacy Policy

Library APIs

We query public library APIs to check book availability. No personal information is shared with library systems.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

  • Payment processing through ExtPay/Stripe

  • When required by law

  • To protect our rights or safety

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request information about data we have collected

  • Delete: Request deletion of your data (contact us at the email below)

  • Cancel: Cancel your subscription anytime through the extension's account management

  • Export: Request a copy of your data

Data Retention

  • Free Users: Scan count data is retained to manage the free usage limit

  • Premium Users: Subscription status is retained for service provision

  • Uninstall: Most data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the extension

Children's Privacy

Our extension 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 by updating the effective date and, if necessary, providing notice through the extension.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: Goodlibcontact@gmail.com

For subscription and payment inquiries, you can also use the "Manage Subscription" feature in the extension.

Last Updated: 6/12/2025