Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

Critiqa ("we", "us") is operated by Yaroslav Novykov (sole proprietor). This policy explains what data we collect when you use the Critiqa Chrome extension and the critiqa.pro website, and how we handle it.

1. What We Collect

Email address. If you join our waitlist or create an account, we collect the email you provide. We use it solely to communicate product updates and account information.

Website screenshots and DOM metrics. When you run a design audit, the extension captures a screenshot and basic DOM metrics (layout dimensions, font sizes, color values, etc.) from the page you're viewing. This data is sent to our server for analysis.

2. How We Process Your Data

Screenshots are sent to the Google Gemini API for AI-powered analysis. The analysis results are returned to you in the extension. We do not store screenshots permanently. They are processed in real time and discarded after the audit completes.

DOM metrics are processed to generate scoring and recommendations. They are not stored after the audit is finished.

3. What We Don't Do

• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
• We do not build advertising profiles from your browsing activity.
• We do not track which websites you audit. We process the data you send us and discard it.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The critiqa.pro website uses Umami, a self-hosted, privacy-focused analytics tool. Umami does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track users across websites. It records only aggregate page views and referrer information.

We do not use any other cookies or tracking technologies on the website.

5. Payments

Payments are processed by Paddle, our merchant of record. Paddle handles all payment data (credit card details, billing address, etc.) under their own privacy policy. We do not see or store your full payment details.

6. Data Retention

• Email: Retained as long as you have an account or remain on the waitlist. You can request deletion at any time.
• Screenshots and DOM data: Not retained. Processed in real time and discarded.
• Audit results: May be stored temporarily to display in the extension. You can clear them locally.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict processing of your data.
• Request a portable copy of your data.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@critiqa.pro. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify users via email or a notice on our website.

9. Contact

Questions or concerns? Reach us at support@critiqa.pro.