Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. Learn how Panic Button Extension protects your data and respects your privacy.

Last Updated: December 2024

No Tracking

We don't track your browsing

Local Storage

Data stays on your device

GDPR Compliant

Meets privacy standards

Overview

Panic Button Extension is committed to protecting your privacy. This Chrome extension helps you quickly close browser tabs without collecting or storing your personal browsing data.

Key Privacy Principles:

We don't track your browsing history
All settings are stored locally on your device
No personal data is transmitted to external servers
Minimal permissions for core functionality only

What Data We Collect

Data We DO NOT Collect

Browsing History: We never track, store, or access your browsing history
Website Content: We don't read or store content from websites you visit
Personal Information: No names, addresses, phone numbers, or personal details
Usage Analytics: We don't track how you use the extension
Cookies or Tracking: No tracking pixels, cookies, or fingerprinting

Data We DO Collect (Stored Locally)

Extension Settings: Your preferences like default page URL and button position
License Key: Stored locally for extension activation (if applicable)
Email Address: Only collected during purchase for license delivery via Stripe

How We Use Your Data

Local Storage Only

All extension settings and preferences are stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. This data never leaves your computer.

License Validation

If you purchase a license, we validate your license key with our secure backend service. Only the license key is transmitted - never your browsing data or personal information.

Payment Processing

License purchases are processed securely by Stripe. We don't store or access your payment information. Stripe's privacy policy applies to all payment data.

Data Security

Local Storage Security

All data is stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
Data is encrypted using Chrome's built-in security measures
No sensitive data is transmitted over the internet

Network Security

All server communications use HTTPS encryption
License validation uses secure, encrypted connections
No personal browsing data is ever transmitted

Chrome Extension Permissions

Required Permissions

"tabs": Essential for closing browser tabs (core functionality)
"storage": Required to save your settings locally on your device

Why These Permissions Are Necessary

Tab Management: The panic button needs permission to close tabs when activated
Settings Storage: Your preferences must be saved between browser sessions
License Validation: Secure communication for license verification (if applicable)

Important: We only request the minimum permissions necessary for core functionality. We never access website content or personal data.

Your Privacy Rights

Data Control

Delete all extension data by uninstalling the extension
Clear settings by resetting the extension to defaults
Request license key deletion by contacting support

Access and Deletion Rights

Request information about your license key data
Request deletion of your license from our validation system
All local data is automatically deleted when you uninstall

Compliance

This extension complies with:

Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Support Email

Privacy Inquiries

Privacy Summary

Panic Button Extension prioritizes your privacy. We store minimal data locally on your device, don't track your browsing, and only use secure connections for license validation. Your privacy and security are our top priorities.