Privacy Policy for Email Collector Chrome Extension

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Email Collector Chrome Extension ("we", "our", or "the extension") handles user data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Data Collection and Usage

What We Collect

The extension collects:

• Email addresses from web pages you explicitly scan
• User preferences (scanning mode settings)
• List of websites for batch scanning
• Extension state information

How We Use Data

• Email addresses are collected solely for user convenience in the email collection process
• All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• No data is transmitted to external servers
• No personal information is collected beyond the email addresses you choose to scan

Data Storage

• All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage sync API
• Data persists between browser sessions until you choose to clear it
• You can clear all stored data at any time using the extension's "Clear" function

Data Sharing and Transfer

We do not:

• Collect personal information
• Share any data with third parties
• Transfer data outside your local browser
• Use data for advertising or tracking
• Store data on external servers

User Controls

You have full control over your data:

• Choose which pages to scan for emails
• Delete collected emails at any time
• Control batch scanning preferences
• Clear all stored data easily

Technical Security

The extension implements several security measures:

• Uses Manifest V3 for enhanced security
• Runs in an isolated environment
• Implements secure communication between components
• Follows Chrome's security best practices

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notification through the extension
• Publishing changes in the Chrome Web Store listing

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: [Your Contact Information]

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• Google's User Data Privacy Policy
• Relevant data protection regulations

Data Retention

• Data is retained locally until explicitly cleared by the user
• No automatic data deletion
• Users can delete their data at any time