Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains how BreadBrowser ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our browser extension and services.

1. Introduction

BreadBrowser is committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. We only collect the data necessary to operate our service and pay you for watching ads. We will never sell your browsing history or personal data to third parties.

By using BreadBrowser, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and our Transparency Promise.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create a BreadBrowser account, we collect:

  • Email address (for account creation and communication)
  • Username and password (encrypted)
  • Payment information (PayPal email or gift card preferences)
  • Account creation date and activity timestamps

2.2 Location and Regional Data

We collect your approximate location (country or region) to:

  • Serve you geographically-relevant ads that pay higher rates
  • Comply with regional advertising regulations
  • Prevent fraud and abuse

Important: We only collect country or regional-level location data. We do NOT collect your exact address, GPS coordinates, street-level location, or precise geolocation.

2.3 Ad Interaction Data

To credit your account and pay advertisers, we track:

  • Which ads you viewed and completed
  • Ad view timestamps and duration
  • Ad IDs and campaign information
  • Bread earnings per ad view

This data is essential for calculating your earnings and ensuring advertisers get accurate metrics.

2.4 Device and Technical Information

We collect basic technical data for fraud prevention and service optimization:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Extension version
  • IP address (for regional detection and fraud prevention)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile)

2.5 Usage Analytics

We collect anonymized usage statistics to improve the service:

  • Feature usage patterns
  • Error logs and crash reports
  • Performance metrics
  • Extension interaction data

3. What We DON'T Collect

We respect your privacy. Here's what we explicitly do NOT collect:

  • Browsing History: We do not track, record, or store which websites you visit (except when you're actively viewing an ad within our extension)
  • Search Queries: We do not monitor or log your search engine queries
  • Personal Messages: We do not access your emails, social media messages, or any private communications
  • Passwords or Form Data: We do not capture passwords, credit card numbers, or form inputs from other websites
  • Financial Account Information: We do not store your bank account details or credit card numbers (payment processing is handled by third-party processors)
  • Social Media Activity: We do not track your social media posts, likes, or interactions
  • Personal Files: We do not access files stored on your device

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Operate the Service: Manage your account, track earnings, and process payouts
  • Serve Relevant Ads: Display ads appropriate for your region to maximize your earnings
  • Prevent Fraud: Detect and block bots, fake accounts, and abusive behavior
  • Improve the Product: Fix bugs, add features, and optimize performance based on usage data
  • Communicate with You: Send account notifications, payout confirmations, and service updates
  • Comply with Legal Obligations: Respond to legal requests and enforce our Terms of Service

5. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share limited data with:

5.1 Ad Networks

We share minimal data (such as regional location and ad interaction stats) with ad networks to serve you ads and receive payment. Ad networks may use this data according to their own privacy policies.

5.2 Payment Processors

When you request a payout, we share necessary information (such as your PayPal email) with payment processors to complete the transaction.

5.3 Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services for:

  • Web hosting and infrastructure
  • Analytics and error tracking
  • Email communications
  • Fraud detection and security

These providers only have access to the data necessary to perform their services and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

5.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect our rights or property
  • Prevent fraud or abuse
  • Protect the safety of users or the public

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for up to 90 days after account deletion (to process final payouts and handle disputes)
  • Transaction Records: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting, tax, and legal compliance purposes
  • Ad Interaction Data: Retained for up to 1 year for analytics and advertiser reporting
  • Technical Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes

After these periods, data is either deleted or anonymized so it can no longer be associated with you.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data in transit and at rest
  • Secure password hashing
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
  • Monitoring for suspicious activity and fraud

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

8.1 Access Your Data

You can request a copy of the personal information we have about you by contacting us at contact@breadbrowser.xyz.

8.2 Correct Your Data

You can update your account information (email, username, payment preferences) at any time through your account settings.

8.3 Delete Your Account

You can request deletion of your account and personal data by contacting us. Upon deletion:

  • Your account will be permanently deactivated
  • Personal information will be deleted (subject to retention periods above)
  • Any remaining Bread balance below the minimum payout threshold will be forfeited

8.4 Opt-Out of Location Tracking

You can opt out of location-based ad targeting in your account settings. Note that this may result in lower earnings since ads won't be as targeted.

8.5 Opt-Out of Marketing Communications

You can unsubscribe from promotional emails using the unsubscribe link in any marketing email. You will still receive important account-related notifications.

8.6 Data Portability

You can request a machine-readable copy of your data to transfer to another service.

9. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

9.1 For UK and EU Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the UK GDPR and EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
  • Right to restrict or object to processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing your data includes: consent (for optional features), contractual necessity (to provide our services), legitimate interests (for fraud prevention and analytics), and legal obligations.

9.2 For California Users (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected and how it's used
  • Right to request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to opt out of the "sale" of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@breadbrowser.xyz.

10. Children's Privacy

BreadBrowser is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 18 has created an account, please contact us immediately at contact@breadbrowser.xyz and we will delete the account.

11. International Data Transfers

BreadBrowser operates from the United Kingdom. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the UK. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection regulations including UK GDPR.

12. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain your login session
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze usage patterns and performance
  • Prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of BreadBrowser.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, with the "Last Updated" date revised accordingly.

We will notify you of material changes via:

  • Email notification to your registered address
  • Prominent notice within the extension
  • Announcement on our website

Your continued use of BreadBrowser after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Third-Party Links

Our service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

By using BreadBrowser, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to the collection and use of your information as described.