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Descriptions and names should set expectations (and not mislead), manipulation of personal data must be subject to informed user consent, and extensions should be updated promptly to resolve significant bugs or version compatibility. Ratings and reviews and categorization should fairly and reasonably describe the behaviour that the user will see if they install the extension. | Descriptions and names should set expectations (and not mislead), manipulation of personal data must be subject to informed user consent, and extensions should be updated promptly to resolve significant bugs or version compatibility. Ratings and reviews and categorization should fairly and reasonably describe the behaviour that the user will see if they install the extension. | ||
= Descriptions and extension naming = | |||
Descriptions need to clearly inform the (potential) user of | Descriptions need to clearly inform the (potential) user of | ||
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Not OK: "Opera 9" | Not OK: "Opera 9" | ||
= Collection of user data = | |||
* description of the extension must clearly indicate that such collection occurs | * description of the extension must clearly indicate that such collection occurs | ||
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* {{bug|335708}} Display privacy policy link for extensions in listings | * {{bug|335708}} Display privacy policy link for extensions in listings | ||
== More detail: EffectiveBrand toolbars == | |||
EffectiveBrand toolbars are only permitted if they meet both of the preceding requirements, *and* are based on version 1.0.1.13 (or later) of the EffectiveBrand code. Toolbars based on older versions of the EB code should be denied, with a comment indicating that the developer needs to update to use at least 1.0.1.13. The version number of the extension (as from install.rdf) will match the toolbar code's version in virtually all cases, but if you want to check more closely: | EffectiveBrand toolbars are only permitted if they meet both of the preceding requirements, *and* are based on version 1.0.1.13 (or later) of the EffectiveBrand code. Toolbars based on older versions of the EB code should be denied, with a comment indicating that the developer needs to update to use at least 1.0.1.13. The version number of the extension (as from install.rdf) will match the toolbar code's version in virtually all cases, but if you want to check more closely: | ||