Privacy Policy - SnapWise Chrome Extension

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 What We DON'T Collect

• Personal information (name, email, address, phone number)
• Screenshots or images you capture
• Annotations, text, or drawings you create
• Website content or URLs you visit
• Browsing history or behavior
• Location data or IP addresses
• Usage analytics or tracking data
• Saved files or exported images

1.2 Local Data Processing

SnapWise processes the following data locally on your device only:

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Local Processing Only

All screenshot capture and annotation processing occurs locally within your browser:

• Screenshot Capture: Images are captured and stored temporarily in browser memory
• Annotation Tools: Text, arrows, highlights, and emojis are rendered locally
• File Export: PNG/JPEG files are generated and saved locally to your device
• Undo System: Action history is maintained locally for undo functionality

2.2 User Preferences

Your tool settings and preferences are stored locally in your browser's storage and never transmitted externally.

3. Data Storage and Retention

3.1 Local Storage

• Tool Settings: Stored in browser localStorage (font sizes, colors, preferences)
• Temporary Images: Screenshot data exists only during active annotation sessions
• Annotation History: Undo history is cleared when annotation session ends
• No Cloud Storage: No data is sent to external servers or cloud services

3.2 Data Retention

Since no data is collected or transmitted:

• Screenshots are processed temporarily and discarded after export
• Annotations exist only during active editing sessions
• User preferences persist locally until extension is uninstalled
• No data retention policies needed as no external data storage occurs

4. Permissions and Access

4.1 Required Permissions

SnapWise requires the following Chrome permissions:

• activeTab: Capture screenshots of the current active tab
• storage: Save user preferences and tool settings locally
• downloads: Save annotated screenshots to your device
• desktopCapture: Capture screen content for annotation

4.2 Permission Usage

These permissions are used exclusively for:

• Capturing screenshots of web pages or screen content
• Providing annotation tools (text, arrows, highlights, emojis)
• Saving your tool preferences and settings
• Exporting annotated images to your local device
• Enabling undo functionality during annotation sessions

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 No Third-Party Integrations

SnapWise operates completely independently and does not integrate with:

• Cloud storage services
• Analytics platforms
• External APIs or services
• Social media platforms
• Advertising networks

5.2 Chrome Web Store

The extension is distributed through the Chrome Web Store, which has its own privacy policy governed by Google's terms of service.

6. Security Measures

6.1 Local Processing Security

• All image processing occurs locally within your browser
• No network requests are made to external servers
• Screenshots never leave your device unless you manually save them
• Extension follows Chrome's security standards and best practices

6.2 Data Protection

• No sensitive data is transmitted or stored externally
• Temporary screenshot data is automatically cleared after use
• User preferences are stored securely in browser's local storage
• No access to other tabs or browsing data beyond screenshot capture

7. User Rights and Control

7.1 Complete Control

You have complete control over:

• When to capture screenshots
• What annotations to add
• Where to save exported images
• Tool settings and preferences
• Uninstalling the extension at any time

7.2 Data Management

• Access: All your data remains on your device
• Modify: Change tool settings and preferences anytime
• Delete: Clear preferences or uninstall extension
• Export: Save annotated screenshots to your chosen location

8. Features and Functionality

8.1 Annotation Tools

9. Children's Privacy

SnapWise is designed for general productivity and educational use. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age. Since no personal data is collected and all processing occurs locally, the extension is safe for users of all ages.

10. International Users

SnapWise can be used globally. Since all processing occurs locally and no data is transmitted to external servers, there are no international data transfer concerns or regional restrictions.

11. Updates to Privacy Policy

This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the extension's functionality. Updates will be communicated through:

• Updated policy posted at this URL
• Extension update notifications
• Chrome Web Store listing updates

12. Technical Information

12.1 Browser Compatibility

• Chrome (latest version recommended)
• Chromium-based browsers
• Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based)

12.2 System Requirements

• Modern web browser with extension support
• Sufficient device storage for saving screenshots
• Screen capture permissions

13. Contact Information

This privacy policy reflects our commitment to user privacy and transparency. SnapWise is designed to be a powerful annotation tool that respects your privacy by keeping everything local to your device.

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