🍪 Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Auto Decline Cookies browser extension ("Extension", "we", "our") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

Auto Decline Cookies is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do NOT collect, store, track, or transmit:

• Your browsing history
• The websites you visit
• Your IP address
• Personal identification information
• Cookies or tracking data
• Login credentials
• Payment information
• Search queries
• Any other personal data

3. Data Storage

The Extension stores only one piece of information locally on your device:

• Extension Toggle State: Whether the extension is enabled or paused (stored in localStorage)

This information:

• Is stored only on YOUR device
• Is never transmitted to any server
• Is never shared with anyone
• Can be cleared by clearing your browser data

4. How the Extension Works

Auto Decline Cookies operates entirely locally in your browser:

1. It scans webpages you visit for cookie consent banners
2. It automatically clicks "Reject All" or similar buttons
3. All processing happens locally on your device
4. No data is sent to external servers

5. Permissions Explained

The Extension requests the following permissions:

Content Scripts on All URLs

Why we need it: To detect and interact with cookie banners on any website you visit.

What we do with it: Only identify and click cookie rejection buttons. No data collection.

Background Service Worker

Why we need it: To handle extension settings and the donation link.

What we do with it: Opens the Buy Me a Coffee page when you click the support button.

6. Third-Party Services

The Extension includes a link to Buy Me a Coffee (buymeacoffee.com) for voluntary donations. This link:

• Only opens when you manually click the "Buy Me a Coffee" button
• Takes you to an external website (not controlled by us)
• Is subject to Buy Me a Coffee's own privacy policy
• Does not automatically track or send any data

7. Data Sharing

We do not share any data because we do not collect any data.

The Extension:

• Does not contain analytics
• Does not contain tracking pixels
• Does not communicate with external servers
• Does not share information with third parties

8. Children's Privacy

The Extension does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. Since we don't collect any data at all, the Extension is safe for users of all ages.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Open Source

Auto Decline Cookies is transparent in its operations. You can verify our privacy claims by:

• Reviewing the extension code in the Chrome Web Store
• Inspecting the source code directly
• Monitoring network traffic (you'll see no data being sent)

11. Your Rights

Since we don't collect any personal data:

• There is no data to access, modify, or delete
• You maintain complete control over your browsing privacy
• You can uninstall the extension at any time with no data trail

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Extension, you can:

• Contact us through Gmail: jakegalea2@gmail.com
• Leave a review on the Chrome Web Store

13. Legal Compliance

This Extension complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• Other applicable privacy regulations

Compliance is simple because we don't collect any personal data.