Privacy Policy
Screenshot Editor Chrome Extension
Last Updated: January 2025
Summary: This extension processes screenshots entirely on your device. No data is sent to external servers or shared with third parties.
1. Data Collection and Usage
What We Collect
- Screenshots: When you capture a screenshot, the image data is temporarily stored in your browser's local storage to enable editing functionality.
- No Personal Information: We do not collect, access, or store any personal information, browsing history, passwords, or sensitive data.
- No Tracking: We do not use cookies, analytics, or any tracking mechanisms.
How We Use Your Data
- Screenshot data is used solely to provide editing functionality within the extension
- All image processing happens locally on your device
- Data is never transmitted to external servers or third parties
- No analytics or usage statistics are collected
2. Data Storage and Retention
- Local Storage Only: Screenshots are stored temporarily in your browser's local storage
- Automatic Cleanup: Data is automatically removed when you close the editor or after 1 hour
- Manual Control: You can manually clear data by closing the extension
- No Cloud Storage: No data is stored on external servers or cloud services
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not share any data with third parties. Period.
- No data is transmitted outside your device
- No partnerships with data brokers or advertising companies
- No integration with social media platforms for data sharing
- No analytics services or crash reporting tools that collect user data
4. Permissions Explanation
Our extension requests the following permissions:
- "activeTab": Required to capture screenshots of the current webpage
- "tabs": Required to create new tabs for the editor interface
- "storage": Required to temporarily store screenshot data in your browser's local storage
5. Your Rights and Control
- Data Deletion: Close the editor tab to immediately delete screenshot data
- Extension Removal: Uninstall the extension to remove all associated data
- Browser Controls: Use your browser's storage management tools to clear extension data
- No Account Required: The extension works without creating accounts or providing personal information
6. Security Measures
- All data processing occurs locally on your device using standard web technologies
- No network connections are made for data processing
- Extension follows Chrome's security best practices
- Regular security updates through Chrome Web Store review process
7. Children's Privacy
This extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age. The extension is designed to work entirely locally without data collection.
8. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in functionality or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through extension updates. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of any policy changes.
9. International Users
This extension complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other international privacy regulations by design, as no personal data is collected or processed.
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