Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2, 2026

Overview

Neon Alpha ("we", "our", or "us") provides X/Twitter monitoring and alert services. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our web application and browser extension.

Information We Collect

Account Information

  • Email address (for account creation and notifications)
  • Password (stored securely using industry-standard hashing)
  • Telegram chat ID (if you connect Telegram for alerts)

X/Twitter Authentication Tokens

Our browser extension collects X/Twitter session cookies (auth_token and ct0) from your browser when you explicitly click "Connect X Account". These tokens are:

  • Encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption
  • Transmitted only over secure HTTPS connections
  • Used solely to monitor accounts and keywords you specify
  • Never shared with third parties
  • Deletable at any time via the extension or dashboard

Monitor Configuration

  • X accounts you choose to monitor
  • Keywords and search terms you configure
  • Filter preferences (verified only, follower thresholds, etc.)

How We Use Your Information

  • To provide the monitoring and alert service you requested
  • To send alerts via Telegram when monitored accounts post
  • To authenticate your access to the dashboard
  • To improve our service and fix issues

Browser Extension Permissions

Our Chrome/Edge extension requests the following permissions:

cookies

Required to read your X/Twitter session tokens for monitoring

storage

Stores your API token and connection preferences locally

host_permissions (x.com, twitter.com)

Required to access cookies from X/Twitter domains only

Data Security

  • All X/Twitter tokens are encrypted using Fernet (AES-256) before storage
  • Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with salt
  • All data transmitted over HTTPS/TLS
  • Database access restricted to application services only

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. You can delete your X tokens at any time via the browser extension or dashboard. To delete your entire account and all associated data, contact us at the email below.

Your Rights

  • Access: View your stored monitors and settings in the dashboard
  • Deletion: Remove X tokens anytime; request full account deletion
  • Disconnect: Revoke X connection via extension or dashboard
  • Export: Request a copy of your data by contacting us

Third-Party Services

  • Telegram: We send alerts via Telegram Bot API to your connected chat
  • Stripe: Payment processing (if you upgrade to a paid plan)

We do not sell or share your personal information with advertisers or data brokers.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:

privacy@neonalpha.me