🔐 Privacy Policy

Copy URL & QR Code Generator Chrome Extension

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

The Copy URL & QR Code Generator extension does not collect any of the following:

• Personal information (names, emails, addresses)
• Browsing history or website URLs
• User behavior or analytics data
• Device information or identifiers
• Location data
• Cookies or tracking data
• Any form of personally identifiable information (PII)

2. Local Data Storage

The extension stores the following data locally on your device only:

• User Preferences: Your chosen copy format settings (plain text, Markdown, HTML)
• Copy History: Recent URLs you've copied (stored locally, never transmitted)
• UI Settings: Position of the floating button and other interface preferences
• Extension Configuration: Settings like history limits and notification preferences

3. Data Transmission

External Network Requests: NONE

This extension operates completely offline and makes zero external network requests:

• No data is sent to external servers
• No API calls to third-party services
• No analytics or tracking services
• No advertisements or external content loading
• QR codes are generated locally using bundled libraries

4. Permissions Explanation

The extension requests minimal browser permissions for its core functionality:

🔹 activeTab

Purpose: Read the current page's URL and title for copying
Data Access: Only the URL and title of the active tab when you use the extension
Storage: Not stored permanently; used only during the copy operation

🔹 contextMenus

Purpose: Add copy options to right-click menus
Data Access: None; only adds menu items

🔹 storage

Purpose: Save your preferences locally
Data Access: Only settings you configure
Storage: Local browser storage only, never synchronized or transmitted

🔹 notifications

Purpose: Show copy confirmation messages
Data Access: None; only displays success messages

🔹 tabs

Purpose: Access tab information for URL copying
Data Access: URL and title of tabs when extension is actively used

5. Third-Party Services

None. This extension does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or external APIs.

6. Data Security

• All processing happens locally on your device
• No data transmission means no risk of interception
• No servers to be compromised
• No external dependencies for core functionality

7. User Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Clear History: Delete copy history anytime through extension settings
• Reset Settings: Restore default preferences at any time
• Uninstall: Removing the extension deletes all local data
• Disable Features: Turn off floating button, history, or notifications

8. Children's Privacy

This extension does not collect any data from users of any age. It is safe for users under 13 as no personal information is collected or transmitted.

9. Changes to Privacy Policy

Any changes to this privacy policy will be updated on this page. Given that we don't collect any data, changes would likely only involve clarifications or additional privacy protections.

10. Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• Google API Services User Data Policy
• GDPR (no personal data collection)
• CCPA (no personal data collection)