🖼️ Screen Buddy Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Website Content (Temporary Processing Only)

Screen Buddy temporarily accesses website content when you actively use screenshot or recording features, including:

• Text content visible on web pages (for screenshot capture)
• Images displayed on websites (included in screenshots)
• Videos and audio from web pages (during screen recordings)
• Hyperlinks and other visual elements (captured in screenshots)

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Location	Retention Period
Website Content (Screenshots)	Image capture and editing	Local device only	Until user deletes files
Website Content (Recordings)	Video/audio recording	Local device only	Until user deletes files
Extension Settings	User preferences	Chrome local storage	Until extension is removed

Extension Settings and Preferences

We store user preferences locally in your browser's storage, including:

• Default image/video formats
• Quality settings
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
• Language settings

2. How We Use Information

Screen Buddy uses the collected information solely for the following purposes:

1. Screenshot Creation: Processing website content to generate screenshots
2. Screen Recording: Capturing video and audio for screen recordings
3. Image Editing: Providing annotation and editing tools for captured content
4. Export Functions: Converting and saving files in requested formats
5. Settings Management: Remembering user preferences for better experience

3. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures

• Encrypted Local Storage: Settings are stored securely in Chrome's encrypted storage
• No External Transmission: Zero data transmission to third parties
• Minimal Permissions: Only requests permissions necessary for functionality
• Open Source Transparency: Code can be audited for security verification

4. Information Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer any user data to third parties. Specifically:

• ❌ No data sharing with advertising companies
• ❌ No analytics or tracking services
• ❌ No external API calls containing user content
• ❌ No cloud storage or backup services
• ✅ All processing remains on your device

5. Chrome Extension Permissions

Screen Buddy requests specific permissions for legitimate functionality:

Permission	Purpose	Data Access
activeTab	Screenshot capture of current tab	Current tab content only when activated
desktopCapture	Screen and window recording	Screen content during active recording
<all_urls>	Screenshot any website	Website content only during capture
storage	Save user preferences	Settings and preferences only
downloads	Save captured files	No personal data access

6. User Control and Data Management

Your Rights

• Access: All your data remains on your device under your control
• Deletion: Remove files from downloads folder at any time
• Settings Reset: Clear extension data through Chrome settings
• Uninstall: Complete data removal by uninstalling extension

Data Retention

• Screenshots/Videos: Stored until manually deleted by user
• Extension Settings: Cleared when extension is uninstalled
• Temporary Data: Automatically cleared after each session

7. Third-Party Services

Screen Buddy does not integrate with any third-party services. We do not use:

• Analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
• Crash reporting services
• Cloud storage services
• Social media integrations
• Advertising networks
• External APIs for processing

8. Children's Privacy

Screen Buddy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The extension is designed for general productivity use and does not target children specifically. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has used this extension, you can review and delete any locally stored files.

9. International Users

Screen Buddy is available globally and supports multiple languages. Regardless of your location:

• All data processing occurs locally on your device
• No data is transmitted across borders
• No servers or data centers are involved
• Privacy protections apply universally

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in functionality or legal requirements. When we do:

• We'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Significant changes will be highlighted in extension updates
• Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of updates
• You can always review the current policy at this URL

11. Technical Implementation

12. Contact Information

13. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• Chrome Web Store Policies: Google Developer Program Policies
• Privacy by Design: Built-in privacy protections