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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 28, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Stewart Creative Ventures, Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use the MsgIN Chrome extension, web application, and related services (collectively, the “Service”).

By installing the MsgIN Chrome extension or using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

MsgIN is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LinkedIn.

1. Who We Are

Stewart Creative Ventures, Inc.

505 N Lake Shore Drive, Unit 2217

Chicago, IL, USA

Email: hello@msgin.io

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

2.1 Google Sign-In Information

When you sign in, we receive:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Google account ID
  • Profile image (if provided)

We do not receive or store your Google password.

2.2 LinkedIn Page Data (Read-Only Access)

When using the MsgIN Chrome extension, we may read certain information visible on LinkedIn messaging pages that you actively open, including:

  • Message preview text
  • Sender names
  • Timestamps
  • LinkedIn profile URLs

This data is used only to display your message organization view inside the extension and web app.

MsgIN does not:

  • send messages
  • automate actions
  • modify the LinkedIn UI
  • scrape LinkedIn in the background
  • collect full message histories
  • access data on pages you do not open yourself

LinkedIn-derived data is never used for advertising, profiling, or any non–user-facing purpose.

2.3 User-Provided Workflow Data

To support your workflow, we store:

  • Tags
  • Notes
  • Campaign names
  • Message statuses

This information is created and controlled by you.

2.4 Subscription & Payment Information (Stripe)

When you begin a free trial or purchase a subscription through Stripe, we receive:

  • Name
  • Email
  • Billing address
  • Payment method metadata
  • Subscription plan, status, and history

Stripe collects your full payment details.

We do not store complete credit card numbers.

2.5 Usage & Technical Data

To operate and improve the Service, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Error logs
  • Performance data
  • Interaction analytics (e.g., which extension features you use)

3. How We Use Information

We use the information described above to:

  • Provide and operate the MsgIN Service
  • Authenticate your account
  • Display your LinkedIn message workflow
  • Store your tags, notes, and organization data
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Respond to support inquiries
  • Improve reliability, performance, and functionality
  • Prevent fraud, abuse, and security issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

All LinkedIn-derived data is used only for user-facing features and is never used for ads or sold to third parties.

4. Chrome Extension Permissions Disclosure

The MsgIN Chrome extension uses:

Host Permissions

https://www.linkedin.com/messaging/*

Used solely to read visible message previews and sender information for user-facing organization features.

Storage Permissions

Used to store local preference data and manage extension state.

Key Disclosures Required by the Chrome Web Store:

  • We only use data accessed through Chrome extension permissions to provide or improve user-facing features.
  • We do not collect data unrelated to your use of MsgIN.
  • We do not transfer user data except as required to provide the Service.
  • We do not modify web pages or interfere with LinkedIn functionality.
  • We do not use or transfer data for advertising, profiling, or remarketing.

5. Legal Bases (EU/UK Where Applicable)

We process data based on:

  • Performance of a contract
  • Legitimate interests
  • Consent (where required)
  • Legal obligations

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We share information only with:

6.1 Service Providers

Including:

  • Neon (database and hosting)
  • Stripe (billing)
  • Google (authentication)
  • Logging, monitoring, and infrastructure providers

These providers access information only to perform services for us.

6.2 Legal Compliance

We may share information to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Enforce our Terms
  • Respond to lawful requests

6.3 Business Transfers

If we undergo a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, information may be transferred as permitted by law.

7. Data Storage & Retention

Data is stored in Neon and related systems, typically in the United States.

We retain data as long as necessary to:

  • Provide the Service
  • Maintain your account
  • Comply with law
  • Resolve disputes

Deletion Requests

Users may request deletion of all data, including LinkedIn-derived data accessed through the extension, at any time by emailing hello@msgin.io.

8. Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

  • Access controls
  • Encrypted communications
  • Database protections
  • Monitoring and logging

No system is entirely secure.

You are responsible for securing your devices and Google Account.

9. Children’s Privacy

MsgIN is not intended for children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

10. Chrome Web Store User Data Policy Compliance

MsgIN complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including:

  • Using data only for user-facing features
  • Not using or transferring data for advertising
  • Not selling personal information
  • Not transferring data to third parties except service providers
  • Not collecting unnecessary data
  • Honoring deletion requests

11. International Transfers

If you use the Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other locations.

We take legally required measures to safeguard such transfers.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will update the “Last Updated” date and may notify you when required by law.

Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance.

13. Contact Us

Stewart Creative Ventures, Inc.

505 N Lake Shore Drive, Unit 2217

Chicago, IL, USA

Email: hello@msgin.io