Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's exactly what we collect, why, and how we protect it.

Effective: May 10, 2026

1. Introduction

AxLens ("we", "us", or "our") is a Chrome extension and companion website designed for QA and accessibility testers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website at axlens.web.app and the AxLens Chrome extension.

AxLens is operated by Arkam Shakil, an independent developer. By using AxLens, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account on our website, we collect the following information:

  • Required: Email address, password (stored securely by Supabase), first name, and last name
  • Optional: Date of birth, phone number, country, state, city, current designation, company name, LinkedIn profile URL, industry, primary role, team size, accessibility testing experience, and referral source

This information is collected directly from you during the sign-up process.

2.2 Contact Form Submissions

When you use the "Get in Touch" form, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry.

2.3 Chrome Extension Data

Important: The AxLens Chrome extension does not collect, transmit, or store any data on our servers. All inspection data — including element selectors, source code captures, and screenshots — is processed entirely within your browser and stays on your device. We have no access to it.

2.4 Automatically Collected Data

We do not use cookies for tracking, advertising, or analytics purposes. We do not use third-party analytics services. The only data stored in your browser's local storage is your theme preference (light/dark mode).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for the following purposes:

  • Authentication: To create and manage your account, verify your identity, and enable secure sign-in
  • Profile management: To display your account details and allow you to update your personal information
  • Communication: To respond to your contact form submissions and, if necessary, send important account-related notifications (such as password reset emails)
  • Service improvement: To understand how our service is used at an aggregate level and improve the user experience
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties. We do not use your data for advertising or profiling purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored and managed through the following services:

  • Supabase: We use Supabase for authentication and database services. Supabase hosts data on secure cloud infrastructure (AWS) with encryption at rest and in transit. You can review Supabase's Privacy Policy for details on their data handling practices.
  • Firebase Hosting: Our website is hosted on Google's Firebase platform, which provides HTTPS encryption for all connections.

We implement the following security measures:

  • All data transmitted between your browser and our services is encrypted using TLS (HTTPS)
  • Passwords are never stored in plain text — they are hashed by Supabase's authentication system
  • We follow the principle of least privilege in our database access controls

5. Third-Party Services

We integrate with the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

  • Supabase — Authentication and database (Privacy Policy)
  • Google Fonts — Typography delivery (Privacy Policy)
  • Firebase Hosting — Website hosting (Privacy Policy)
  • Countries Now API — Country and state data for the sign-up form (no personal data is sent to this service)

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account remains active. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data, please contact us at the email address below.

Contact form messages are retained for a reasonable period to maintain our records and improve support quality, after which they may be deleted.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Right to Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information through your profile page or by contacting us
  • Right to Deletion: Request that we delete your account and personal data
  • Right to Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You may stop using AxLens at any time and request account deletion

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at arkamshakil@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

AxLens is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

AxLens is operated from India. If you are accessing our services from outside India, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a jurisdiction different from your own. By using AxLens, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Effective" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of AxLens after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us: