Privacy Policy
MT Screenshot Extension
Last updated: September 6, 2025
📋 Privacy Summary
In simple terms: Our extension works entirely on your device, doesn't collect any information about you, and doesn't send anything to external servers. Your privacy is completely protected.
Introduction
MT Screenshot ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension handles information when you use our service.
🔐 Security Updates - September 2025
Enhanced Security & Privacy Protection
We've made our extension even more secure by removing broad host permissions.
- ✅ Removed Broad Website Access: No longer requests access to all websites
- ✅ activeTab Only: Extension only accesses the current tab when you click it
- ✅ Zero Background Access: Cannot access any websites without your explicit action
- ✅ Chrome Web Store Compliant: Meets the highest security standards
These changes provide the same functionality with maximum privacy and security.
Information We Collect
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information.
Our extension operates entirely locally on your device and:
- ✅ Does not collect personal data
- ✅ Does not track user behavior
- ✅ Does not store browsing history
- ✅ Does not access personal files
- ✅ Does not transmit data to external servers
How the Extension Works
Local Processing Only
- Screenshots are captured and processed entirely on your device
- No data is sent to our servers or any third-party services
- All processing happens in your browser's memory
Data Handling
- Screenshots: Created temporarily in memory, saved locally to your Downloads folder
- Page Titles: Used only for filename generation, not stored or transmitted
- WhatsApp Sharing: Opens WhatsApp Web with a message, no data sent to us
Permissions Explained
Our extension requests only the minimal permissions necessary for functionality:
🔒 Security First: We use only the most secure permissions available. No broad website access, no background monitoring, no data collection.
activeTab
- Purpose: Capture screenshots of the current active tab only
- Scope: Only the tab you're currently viewing when you click our icon
- Usage: Required to take screenshots of webpage content
- Security: Cannot access other tabs or browse in the background
scripting
- Purpose: Inject content script to measure page dimensions
- Scope: Only when you click the capture button on the active tab
- Usage: Determines how many screenshots are needed for full page
- Security: Only runs when explicitly triggered by user action
Third-Party Services
WhatsApp Web Integration
- When you choose to share via WhatsApp, we open WhatsApp Web with a pre-filled message
- We do not have access to your WhatsApp account or messages
- No data is shared with WhatsApp beyond the message you choose to send
No Analytics or Tracking
- We do not use Google Analytics or any tracking services
- We do not collect usage statistics
- We do not use cookies or local storage for tracking
Data Storage
Local Storage Only
- Extension settings (if any) are stored locally in your browser
- No cloud storage or external databases are used
- All data remains on your device
Temporary Files
- Screenshots are created as temporary files
- Files are automatically downloaded to your chosen folder
- No copies are retained by the extension
Children's Privacy
Our extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Since we don't collect any personal information, our extension is safe for users of all ages.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Including changes in extension update notes
- Posting updates on our GitHub repository
Compliance
This extension complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)
- Chrome Web Store Privacy Requirements
🔒 Summary
In simple terms: Our extension works entirely on your device, doesn't collect any information about you, and doesn't send anything to external servers. Your privacy is completely protected.
This privacy policy is effective as of September 6, 2025, and applies to all users of the MT Screenshot browser extension.