Privacy Policy for Bibek's Chrome Extensions
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Overview
This Privacy Policy applies to all Chrome extensions developed and published by Bibek Chand Sah ("we", "our",
or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how our extensions handle
information.
Universal Privacy Commitment: All our Chrome extensions are designed with privacy-first
principles. We do not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All functionality is local to your
device.
This policy covers all our Chrome extensions including:
- Video Speed Controller - Enhanced video playback speed control with keyboard
shortcuts
- Custom New Tab - Personalized new tab page with custom shortcuts and themes
- Future Productivity Extensions - Upcoming tools for web productivity and
enhancement
- Developer Tools - Extensions designed for web developers and designers
- Utility Extensions - General-purpose browser enhancement tools
This list will be updated as we publish new extensions. All extensions follow the same privacy
principles outlined in this policy.
Information We Collect
Local Storage Only
Our extensions may store data locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This data varies by
extension but may include:
- User Preferences: Settings, configurations, and customizations you make
- Application State: Current state of the extension to maintain functionality
- User-Generated Content: Data you create or input within the extension
- Website-Specific Settings: Per-domain or per-site preferences
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Custom key bindings and shortcuts
- Theme/UI Preferences: Visual customizations and interface settings
What We DON'T Collect
- We do NOT collect any personal information or personally identifiable information (PII)
- We do NOT track your browsing activity or history
- We do NOT send any data to external servers or third parties
- We do NOT use analytics, tracking, or telemetry services
- We do NOT access your personal files, emails, or sensitive data
- We do NOT collect usage statistics or behavioral data
- We do NOT use cookies or similar tracking technologies
- We do NOT access your camera, microphone, or location
Extension-Specific Data Collection
Some of our extensions may collect additional data to provide enhanced functionality. This data is always
stored locally and never transmitted:
Custom New Tab Extension
This extension may store the following information locally on your device:
- Personal Name: Your name (if provided) for personalized greetings
- Profile Picture: Custom profile picture (if uploaded) stored locally
- Website Shortcuts: Most visited websites configuration and custom bookmarks
- Theme Preferences: Display preferences, themes, and visual customizations
- Quick Access Links: Custom shortcuts and frequently used website links
Important: Even when collecting this personal data, it remains entirely on your
device. We never access, transmit, or store this information on external servers.
Other Extensions
Future extensions may collect similar types of user-provided data for personalization, but will
always follow these principles:
- Data is only collected when explicitly provided by the user
- All data remains stored locally on your device
- No data is transmitted to external servers
- Users can view, modify, or delete their data at any time
How We Use Information
The locally stored data is used solely to:
- Maintain Functionality: Ensure the extension works as intended
- Preserve Settings: Remember your preferences between browser sessions
- Enhance User Experience: Provide personalized and consistent functionality
- Store User Configurations: Keep your custom settings and configurations
- Enable Features: Support advanced features that require state persistence
- Improve Performance: Cache data locally to improve extension responsiveness
Important: All data processing happens locally on your device. No data is ever transmitted
to external servers or shared with third parties.
Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage
APIs
- No External Transmission: No data is ever transmitted to external servers, databases,
or cloud services
- No Third-Party Sharing: No data is shared with third parties, advertisers, or analytics
services
- Chrome Security: Data is protected by Chrome's built-in security mechanisms
- User Control: You have full control over your data and can delete it at any time
- No Backups: We do not create backups of your data on external servers
Data Deletion
You can delete all extension data by:
- Removing the extension from Chrome (recommended)
- Clearing browser extension data through Chrome settings
- Using the extension's built-in reset/clear data features (if available)
Custom New Tab Extension - Data Control
This extension provides additional data control options:
- View Data: All stored data is visible through the extension interface
- Modify Data: You can edit or update any stored information at any time
- Selective Deletion: Delete specific data items (name, picture, shortcuts)
individually
- Complete Reset: Use the built-in "Clear Storage" feature to remove all data
- Data Export: View all your data in a readable format (if feature is available)
Data Retention Policy
Your data is retained locally on your device until you:
- Manually clear it using the extension's clear storage feature
- Uninstall the extension
- Clear your browser's local storage
- Reset Chrome or clear all browser data
No Automatic Deletion: We do not automatically delete your data - you have complete
control over retention.
Permissions Explained
Our extensions may request various permissions depending on their functionality. Here's what each permission
means:
Common Permissions
Storage Permission
- Purpose: Save your preferences and settings locally on your device
- Data: Extension settings, user preferences, application state
- Scope: Local device only, never transmitted externally
ActiveTab Permission
- Purpose: Access the currently active tab when you interact with the extension
- Data: Current page content for extension functionality
- Scope: Only the active tab, only when you use the extension
Scripting Permission
- Purpose: Inject scripts to provide extension functionality
- Data: No data collection, only functionality enhancement
- Scope: Limited to specific websites or user-initiated actions
Host Permissions (Website Access)
- Purpose: Access specific websites to provide functionality
- Data: Page content modification, no data collection
- Scope: Limited to specified websites relevant to extension functionality
Extension-Specific Permissions
Some extensions may require additional permissions such as:
- Tabs: To manage or interact with browser tabs
- ContextMenus: To add right-click menu options
- Notifications: To show system notifications
- Bookmarks: To access or manage bookmarks (if applicable)
- History: To access browsing history (if applicable)
Privacy Guarantee: Regardless of permissions requested, we never collect, store, or transmit
personal data.
Third-Party Services
Our extensions do not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, external APIs, or
tracking services. All functionality is self-contained within each extension. We do not use:
- Google Analytics or similar analytics services
- Advertising networks or tracking pixels
- External databases or cloud storage
- Social media integrations that collect data
- Payment processors (our extensions are free)
- Error reporting services that transmit data
Third-Party Links and Services
Some extensions may provide links or quick access to third-party services. Important: We
do not integrate with these services - we only provide convenient links.
Custom New Tab Extension
This extension may provide quick access links to:
- Search Engines: Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo (user's choice)
- AI Services: ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI chatbot services
- Social Media: Links to popular social media platforms
- Productivity Tools: Links to commonly used web applications
Privacy Notice: When you click these links and visit third-party websites:
- You are subject to their respective privacy policies
- We do not track or monitor your activity on these sites
- We do not receive any data from these third-party services
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external services
- These links are provided for convenience only
Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection
Act (COPPA).
General Policy
Most of our extensions do not collect any personal information from users of any age. However, some
extensions may allow users to voluntarily provide information for personalization.
Custom New Tab Extension & Children
This extension may allow users to enter a name and upload a profile picture for personalization. For
children under 13:
- Parental Consent Required: Children under 13 should obtain parental permission
before entering personal information
- Local Storage Only: Any information provided is stored only on the local device
- No Transmission: No data is sent to external servers or shared with third parties
- Easy Deletion: Parents can easily delete all data by removing the extension
- No Advertising: The extension contains no advertising or marketing content
Parental Rights
Parents and guardians have the right to:
- Review any information their child has provided to our extensions
- Delete their child's information by removing the extension
- Refuse to allow further collection of their child's information
- Contact us with any concerns about their child's privacy
Contact for Parents: If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided
information to our extensions, or if you have questions about our privacy practices regarding children,
please contact us immediately at bibekchandsah@gmail.com.
International Users & GDPR Compliance
Our extensions are available worldwide and comply with international privacy regulations:
- GDPR (European Union): We do not collect personal data, so GDPR data processing
requirements do not apply
- CCPA (California): We do not sell, share, or collect personal information
- Data Localization: All data remains on your local device
- Right to Deletion: You can delete all data by removing the extension
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
- New extensions we publish
- Changes in privacy regulations
- Improvements to our privacy practices
- User feedback and suggestions
Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date and version number at the top of this policy.
Continued use of our extensions after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Open Source & Transparency
We believe in transparency. Many of our extensions are open source, allowing you to:
- Review the source code to verify our privacy claims
- Contribute to development and improvements
- Report issues or suggest enhancements
- Build trust through code transparency
Compliance & Certifications
All our extensions comply with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU privacy regulation
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California privacy law
- Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - US children's privacy law
- Chrome Extension Manifest V3 - Latest security standards
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) - Accessibility standards