Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

WebWander ("we", "us", "our") operates the webwander.io website and the WebWander Chrome extension. This policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information: If you sign in with Google, we store your name, email address, and profile picture to provide personalized features like saved sites and voting history.

Usage Data: We collect anonymous usage data including sites you stumble upon, likes, dislikes, and saves. This helps us improve recommendations and site quality.

Browser Extension: The WebWander Chrome extension does not read your browsing history, passwords, or personal data. It only activates when you explicitly click "Stumble" or use the keyboard shortcut.

How We Use Your Information

• To personalize your discovery experience and improve recommendations
• To maintain site quality through community ratings
• To send weekly digest emails (only if you subscribe)
• To improve and maintain the service

What We Don't Do

• We do not sell your personal information to third parties
• We do not track your browsing activity outside of WebWander
• We do not use your data for advertising targeting
• We do not share individual usage data with website owners

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely on Cloudflare's infrastructure (D1 database). We use industry-standard security practices to protect your information.

Cookies

We use minimal cookies and localStorage for:

• Keeping you signed in
• Remembering your category preferences
• Tracking your stumble count (locally)

We do not use tracking cookies from third-party advertisers.

Third-Party Services

• Google Sign-In: Used for authentication. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• WordPress mshots: Used to generate website preview thumbnails. Only the website URL is shared.

Your Rights

You can:

• Request a copy of your data by contacting us
• Delete your account and all associated data by contacting us
• Opt out of the newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link
• Use WebWander without signing in (anonymous stumbling)

Children's Privacy

WebWander is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Significant changes will be announced on the website.

Contact

Questions about privacy? Email us at saqibnoorani@gmail.com