Terms of Service

Last updated: January 2025

1. Acceptance of Terms

By installing and using the Watch Dog Chrome extension, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. Description of Service

Watch Dog is a Chrome browser extension that scans files locally on your device to detect potentially sensitive information before you upload them to websites. All scanning is performed locally in your browser - no data is transmitted to our servers.

3. User Responsibilities

You agree to:

  • Use Watch Dog only for lawful purposes
  • Not attempt to reverse engineer, modify, or distribute the extension
  • Not use the service to scan files you do not have permission to access
  • Understand that Watch Dog is a tool to assist you, but you remain responsible for your data security decisions

4. Privacy and Data

Watch Dog operates with a zero-data retention policy. All file scanning occurs locally on your device, and no file content, metadata, or scan results are transmitted to our servers. For complete details, please review our Privacy Policy.

5. Limitations and Disclaimers

Watch Dog is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. While we strive for high accuracy in detecting sensitive information, no automated system is perfect. You acknowledge that:

  • Watch Dog may not detect all sensitive information
  • False positives may occur
  • You remain solely responsible for protecting your sensitive data
  • We are not liable for any data breaches or privacy violations that may occur

6. Intellectual Property

Watch Dog and all related materials are owned by Shubham Gupta and protected by intellectual property laws. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive license to use the extension for personal or business purposes.

7. Termination

You may stop using Watch Dog at any time by uninstalling the extension. We reserve the right to discontinue the service or terminate access for violations of these terms.

8. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. Continued use of Watch Dog after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms. We will notify users of significant changes through the extension or our website.

9. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of Western Australia, Australia. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of Western Australia.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at shubsgupta26@gmail.com.