Privacy Policy — Merchant Data Extractor

1. Introduction

Merchant Data Extractor is a Chrome browser extension designed to help users extract merchant-related information from webpages for the extension's intended functionality.

This Privacy Policy explains what information the extension accesses, how that information is used, where it is stored, whether it is shared, and how users can contact us about privacy concerns.

2. Information We Collect and Access

Merchant Data Extractor is designed to copy text from webpages and export the extracted text as a CSV file.

The extension may access merchant-related information and other text displayed on webpages that the user chooses to process. This may include:

• Merchant or business names and publicly displayed business details.
• Product names, prices, descriptions, and other merchant-related information available on the selected webpage.
• Webpage text necessary to perform the extraction requested by the user.
• Information that the user manually selects or processes using the extension.

The extension does not collect personal data about users or maintain user activity logs as part of its intended functionality. The extension accesses webpage content only as necessary to provide its text-copying and CSV-export features.

3. How We Use Information

Merchant Data Extractor only copies text from a webpage and allows users to export the copied text as a CSV file.

The extracted text is used to provide the extension's core functionality and allow users to save or use the exported CSV file for their own purposes.

The extension does not use the extracted text for analytics, personalized advertising, or user activity logging.

4. Data Storage and Retention

Merchant Data Extractor stores extension-related data locally in the user's browser or device.

The extension does not require a developer-operated server to store extracted text as part of its core text-copying and CSV-export functionality.

Users retain control over their exported CSV files and can manage or delete those files from their device using the device's normal file-management features.

Locally stored extension data can be removed by removing the extension from Chrome, subject to Chrome's storage behavior and any data saved separately by the user.

5. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

Merchant Data Extractor does not sell personal information or use personal information for personalized advertising.

The extension's core functionality is to copy webpage text and export it as a CSV file. Extracted text is stored locally in the user's browser or device and is not intentionally transmitted to the developer or third parties by the extension's core functionality.

The extension does not require a developer-operated server to perform its core text-copying and CSV-export functionality.

6. Data Security

We use appropriate safeguards to protect information handled by the extension.

The extension is designed to process extracted text locally in the user's browser or device as part of its core functionality. Any transmission of personal or sensitive user data, if applicable to a future feature or integration, will be protected using HTTPS or another appropriate secure communication protocol.

7. Data Retention and Deletion Requests

Users can remove locally stored data associated with Merchant Data Extractor by following these steps:

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
3. Go to Extensions → Manage Extensions.
4. Find Merchant Data Extractor.
5. Click Remove and confirm the removal.

Removing the extension deletes its locally stored extension data associated with the browser, subject to Chrome's storage behavior and any data stored separately by the user.

Requesting deletion of server-stored data

If any user information is stored on our servers, users can request its deletion by contacting us at [email protected]. Please include sufficient information to identify the relevant data.

We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal requirements.

8. User Consent and Control

The extension accesses webpage text when the user invokes its extraction functionality and only within the scope of its disclosed purpose and permissions.

Where additional information access is not reasonably expected from the extension's described functionality, the extension will clearly explain what information is accessed and why, and obtain the user's affirmative consent before that additional collection or use begins.

9. Children's Privacy

The extension is not intended to collect personal information from children. If you believe personal information has been collected improperly, contact us so that the matter can be reviewed.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our data practices or extension functionality change. The latest version will be published at the same policy URL with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Information

12. Chrome Web Store Limited Use Compliance

Our use of information received through Chrome APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements, where applicable.