Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
ClickDutch is a Chrome extension built by EasyDutchNews that helps you learn Dutch while browsing the web. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data.
Data We Collect
Using the ClickDutch Chrome extension requires signing in with a Google account. The same account is used for both the Free and Pro plans.
What we always collect (Free and Pro)
- Account information: Your Google email address and display name, used solely for authentication
- Translation requests: The individual word or sentence you click on and its immediate context, sent to the EasyDutchNews API to produce the translation. We do not send the full page content
- Saved vocabulary: Words you explicitly choose to save are stored on our servers so they can sync across devices and appear in your flashcard deck
- Flashcard progress: Your mastery levels and practice history for vocabulary review
We do not track the websites you visit and we do notcollect your browsing history. The extension only activates on Dutch-language pages and only processes the words or sentences you explicitly click on or select.
Sensitive sites are always excluded, including: banking and financial services, email providers, payment platforms, government portals, password managers, messaging apps, productivity platforms (Google Docs, Slack, Teams, GitHub), and major shopping sites. We maintain and update this exclusion list as part of the extension.
Additional data for Pro users
- Subscription status: Your payment and subscription details are handled by Stripe. We store only the subscription status (active, canceled, trial) — never your card details
How We Use Your Data
- To provide word translations and grammar information
- To sync your saved vocabulary across devices
- To enable flashcard practice and track your learning progress
- To process Pro subscription payments and manage your subscription status
- To improve the quality of translations and the extension experience
We never sell your data to third parties.
Third-Party Services
- EasyDutchNews API (api.easydutchnews.com) — provides word translations, grammar data, and vocabulary storage
- Google OAuth — used for secure sign-in. Required for both Free and Pro accounts
- Stripe — handles Pro subscription payments. We never see or store your payment card details
- Google Analytics 4 — used on clickdutch.com to measure anonymous aggregate traffic. Only loaded after you accept the cookie consent banner. We do not track individual visitors.
Cookies on clickdutch.com
The clickdutch.com website uses a single analytics cookie (via Google Analytics 4) to help us understand how many people visit the site and how they interact with it. This cookie is only set if you click "Accept" on the consent banner. If you decline, no analytics cookies are set.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies for clickdutch.com.
Data Retention
Your saved vocabulary and account data are retained as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at support@easydutchnews.com.
Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Object to processing of your data
Browser Permissions
ClickDutch requests the following Chrome permissions:
- activeTab — to read text on the current page when you click a word
- storage — to save your extension settings locally
- contextMenus — to add a "Translate with ClickDutch" right-click option
- alarms — to schedule periodic authentication token refreshes
The extension automatically excludes sensitive websites (banking, email, password managers) and requires your explicit consent before activating on any site.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the extension or via email.
Contact
For any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at support@easydutchnews.com.