Privacy Policy

Privacy First Design

MSG Viewer processes all files locally in your browser. Your emails and attachments never leave your device and are never transmitted to our servers. We cannot see, access, or store your data.

Data Controller

Cavess UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Ockerwitzer Allee 110

01156 Dresden, Germany

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +49 156 7932 8877

1. Data Collection and Processing

1.1 Extension Usage

MSG Viewer is designed with privacy at its core:

  • All MSG and EML file processing occurs locally in your browser
  • No files are uploaded to our servers
  • No file content is transmitted over the internet
  • We do not have access to your email content or attachments
  • The extension works offline after installation

1.2 Website Analytics

Our website may use privacy-focused analytics to understand visitor behavior:

  • Page views and visitor counts
  • Browser and device types (anonymized)
  • Referral sources
  • No personal data or IP addresses are stored

2. Chrome Web Store

When you install MSG Viewer from the Chrome Web Store:

  • Google may collect installation statistics
  • Reviews and ratings are managed by Google
  • We receive aggregated, anonymous usage statistics from Google
  • Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for their data practices

3. Permissions

MSG Viewer requests minimal permissions:

  • Access to local files: Required to read MSG/EML files you explicitly open
  • No access to browsing history
  • No access to other tabs or websites
  • No network permissions for file uploads

4. Data Storage

MSG Viewer may store the following data locally on your device:

  • Extension preferences (if any)
  • Temporary file data during viewing (automatically cleared)
  • All data remains on your device and under your control

5. Third-Party Services

MSG Viewer minimizes third-party service usage:

  • No advertising networks
  • No tracking pixels
  • No social media integrations
  • No external API calls for file processing

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request information about any data we process about you
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Right to Restriction: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to Object: Object to data processing

Since MSG Viewer doesn't collect personal data, most of these rights are automatically fulfilled by our privacy-first design.

7. Data Security

Security measures implemented in MSG Viewer:

  • All file processing uses secure browser APIs
  • No external network connections for file data
  • Files are processed in isolated browser contexts
  • No persistent storage of email content

8. Children's Privacy

MSG Viewer is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of MSG Viewer after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Cavess UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +49 156 7932 8877

Address: Ockerwitzer Allee 110, 01156 Dresden, Germany

Last updated: January 15, 2024