Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** September 25, 2025

## Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the File Extraction Extension ("we," "our," or "the Extension") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Chrome extension that allows you to extract files from webpages and save them either locally or to Google Drive.

## Information We Collect

### Data Collection Practices

Our extension operates with minimal data collection principles and only accesses data necessary for its core functionality:

- **Webpage Content**: The extension accesses content from webpages you visit to identify and extract downloadable files (images, documents, media files, etc.)

- **File Metadata**: Basic information about extracted files such as file names, sizes, and types

- **User Preferences**: Settings you configure within the extension (download locations, file type preferences, etc.)

### Google Drive Integration

When you choose to save files to Google Drive:

- **Google Drive Access**: We request limited access to your Google Drive to save extracted files

- **Authentication Data**: OAuth tokens to authenticate with Google Drive (stored locally and encrypted)

- **File Storage**: Files you choose to save are uploaded directly to your Google Drive account

## How We Use Your Information

### Primary Purposes

- **File Extraction**: To identify and extract files from webpages as requested by you

- **Local Downloads**: To save files to your local device when selected

- **Google Drive Integration**: To upload files to your Google Drive when you choose this option

- **User Experience**: To remember your preferences and improve extension functionality

### Data Processing Principles

- We only process data necessary for the extension's core functionality

- No data is used for advertising, marketing, or sold to third parties

- All processing occurs locally on your device or directly with Google's services

## Data Sharing and Third Parties

### Limited Sharing

- **Google Drive API**: When you save files to Google Drive, data is transmitted directly to Google's servers using their official API

- **No Third-Party Sales**: We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes

- **Legal Compliance**: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety

### Google Drive Data Handling

- Files saved to Google Drive are subject to Google's Privacy Policy

- We do not retain copies of files uploaded to your Google Drive

- Authentication tokens are stored securely and only used for authorized Google Drive access

## Data Security

### Security Measures

- **Encryption**: All data transmissions use modern cryptography (HTTPS/TLS)

- **Local Storage**: User preferences and temporary data are stored securely on your device

- **Authentication**: Google Drive access uses OAuth 2.0 secure authentication

- **No Server Storage**: We do not maintain servers that store your personal data

### Data Retention

- **Local Data**: Preferences and settings remain on your device until you uninstall the extension

- **Temporary Data**: Extracted file information is processed temporarily and not permanently stored

- **Google Drive**: Files saved to Google Drive are retained according to your Google account settings

## Your Rights and Choices

### User Control

- **Installation/Uninstallation**: You can install or remove the extension at any time

- **Permission Management**: You can revoke Google Drive access through Chrome's extension settings

- **Data Deletion**: Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data

- **Google Drive Management**: You control files saved to Google Drive through your Google account

### Opt-Out Options

- You can choose to use only local download functionality without Google Drive integration

- Extension permissions can be modified through Chrome's extension management interface

## Compliance with Chrome Web Store Policies

### Limited Use Policy Compliance

The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Specifically:

- We limit data use to providing file extraction and storage functionality

- No data is used for advertising or sold to third parties

- Human access to user data is limited to technical support scenarios with explicit user consent

### Permissions Justification

- **activeTab**: Required to access webpage content for file extraction

- **downloads**: Necessary for local file saving functionality

- **storage**: Used to save user preferences and settings

- **identity**: Required for Google Drive authentication (if Google Drive feature is used)

## Children's Privacy

Our extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

## International Data Transfers

When using Google Drive integration, data may be transferred to and processed in countries where Google operates its services. These transfers are protected by Google's privacy safeguards and comply with applicable data protection laws.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of material changes through the extension's update mechanism or other appropriate means.

## Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

**Email:** [Your Support Email]

**Website:** [Your Website URL]

## Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal data includes:

- **Consent**: For Google Drive integration and optional features

- **Legitimate Interest**: For core file extraction functionality

- **Contract Performance**: To provide the services you request

You have the right to withdraw consent, access your data, request corrections, or request deletion under applicable data protection laws.

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*This privacy policy is designed to comply with Chrome Web Store requirements, GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy laws. Please customize the contact information and specific details to match your extension's actual functionality.*