Add-on policies - install and usage tracking

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#1

I am developing an add-on and want to record add-on activation and interaction data. Those data recorded are only technical and to understand add-on usage like on which domain the addon was used, they won’t carry any personal information.
The user IP will be present just a few days on my server logs for operational purposes.
I will present to the user a way to opt out on the first screen post install.
I will have a link to Privacy policy explaining all that as well.
Does that sound compliant ?

Thanks,
Jean

#2

Based on https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/publish/add-on-policies/#no-surprises I would assume that it would have to be opt-in, not opt-out.

#3

On this page, it gives us the choice to have opt-out or opt-in for these tech and interaction data.

Does my extension collect technical or interaction data? (If you’re unsure what technical and interaction data is, check out the definition in Data Disclosure, Collection and Management.) If so, offer the user the opportunity to opt-out of this data collection, although you can always offer opt-in consent if you prefer.

So I believe I can have a checkbox checked:
[x] Yes, add-on can collect interaction data.

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Thank you,
Jean

#4

Hi Jean, the last two bullet points under “User Interactions & Technical Data” seem to rule out collection of URLs just for your information:

  • If the collection of visited URLs or user search terms is required for the add-on to work, the user must provide affirmative consent (i.e., explicit opt-in from the user) at first-run, since that information can contain personal information.
  • Collecting ancillary information (e.g. any data not explicitly required for the add-on’s basic functionality) is prohibited.

From: https://extensionworkshop.com/documentation/publish/add-on-policies/#data-disclosure-collection-and-management