Privacy Policy for Linways Redmine Companion Firefox Extension

Last Updated: July 1, 2025

Overview

Linways Redmine Companion Firefox Extension ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information within the Firefox browser environment.

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally

• Redmine Server URL: The address of your Redmine server used for API communication
• API Key: Your Redmine API key for authentication (stored securely using browser storage)
• Time Tracking Data: Includes daily logs, session details, and timestamps
• Issue Information: Issue IDs, titles, and statuses retrieved from your Redmine server
• User Preferences: Extension settings and custom configurations

Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect any personal information
• We do not track your activity outside of Redmine pages
• We do not store your Redmine password
• We do not send your data to external servers or third parties

How We Use Your Information

Local-Only Data Usage

• All data is stored locally in your browser using the WebExtension storage.local API
• Data is used only to deliver time tracking and issue management functionality
• No data is transmitted to any remote servers we control

Redmine Server Communication

• The extension communicates directly with your Redmine instance
• API requests are made only to retrieve or submit issue-related data
• All communications occur over secure HTTPS connections

Data Security

Protection Measures

• API keys are securely stored using Firefox’s storage APIs with encryption
• All communication with Redmine uses HTTPS
• Sensitive data is not logged, exposed, or shared with other sites
• Your data remains local and private between your browser and your Redmine server

Access Control

• Only you can access your stored data
• Data is isolated per Firefox user profile
• The extension cannot access data from other extensions or unrelated sites

Data Retention

Local Data

• Time logs and settings are retained based on your usage
• You can clear all local data by removing the extension
• No automatic data deletion — you control data lifecycle

Redmine Data

• Time logs submitted to your Redmine server are subject to its policies
• We do not access or control any data stored on your Redmine server

Your Rights

Data Control

• Access: View your stored data directly within the extension
• Modify: Edit or delete time entries before submitting them
• Delete: Remove the extension to delete all data stored locally
• Export: Time logs are viewable within the extension’s timeline interface

Settings Management

• Choose and configure your Redmine server
• Adjust time tracking behavior
• Manage permissions via Firefox’s extension settings

Third-Party Services

No Third-Party Usage

• We do not use analytics or tracking services
• We do not share data with advertisers or external platforms
• We do not integrate with any third-party APIs or SDKs

Your Redmine Server

• All communication stays within the boundaries of your configured Redmine server
• We comply with your server's security protocols
• Your organization’s Redmine data policies apply

Permissions Explanation

Why We Request Permissions

• Tabs: To detect active Redmine issue pages and assist with time logging
• Storage: To save your preferences and session data locally
• Host Permissions: To access and interact with your Redmine server’s API
• ActiveTab: To extract issue-related info from current Redmine pages

Minimal Permission Usage

• We request only what is strictly required for the extension to function
• Permissions are not used for tracking or advertising
• You can review and manage permissions in Firefox at any time

Updates to This Policy

Notification

• We will notify you of any major changes to this policy
• Continued use after changes implies acceptance
• Previous versions are available upon request

Versioning

• Policy version is updated in line with each extension release
• All changes are clearly documented and time-stamped

Contact Information

Support

• Developer: Sibin C Baby
• Email: sibincbaby219@gmail.com

Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle data, feel free to reach out using the support email above.

Compliance

Standards Followed

• Compliant with Mozilla Add-ons Policies and Privacy Best Practices
• Adheres to secure browser extension development standards
• Built with a minimal-data principle — we only store what’s essential

Legal Compliance

• Designed to comply with major data privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA
• If your region has specific requirements, please contact us for details

Effective Date: This policy is effective as of the last updated date listed above.