Browser Shield Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

Browser Shield (“the Extension”) is committed to protecting user privacy and maintaining transparency regarding how information is handled while using the extension.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Browser Shield accesses, how it is used, and the steps taken to protect user privacy.

1. Overview

Browser Shield is a browser security extension designed to help protect users from phishing websites, malicious pages, intrusive advertisements, trackers, and unsafe browsing activity. The extension provides website integrity analysis, ad blocking, and security-related browser protections directly within the browser environment.

Browser Shield is designed with a privacy-focused architecture. The extension operates locally within the user's browser and does not collect or sell personal information.

2. Information Accessed by the Extension

To provide its security and protection features, Browser Shield may temporarily access certain browsing-related information, including:

• The URL of the currently active webpage

• Basic webpage content required for security analysis

• Browser tab information necessary for protection features

• User-selected extension settings and preferences

This information is accessed only for the purpose of delivering the extension’s core functionality.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

Browser Shield does NOT collect, store, transmit, sell, rent, or share:

• Personally identifiable information

• Passwords or authentication credentials

• Financial or payment information

• Emails, messages, or personal communications

• Health-related information

• Keystrokes or keyboard input

• Browsing history stored on remote servers

• Personal files or documents

Browser Shield does not build user profiles or track users across websites.

4. Local Processing

All website analysis, ad blocking, and browser protection functions are performed locally within the user's browser whenever possible.

The extension does not transmit webpage content or browsing activity to external servers for processing.

User settings and preferences are stored locally using the browser’s built-in storage APIs solely to maintain extension functionality and user-selected configurations.

5. Permissions Usage

Browser Shield may request the following browser permissions:

tabs / activeTab

Used to access the currently active webpage in order to analyze website safety and provide browser protection features.

storage

Used to save extension preferences and user-selected settings locally within the browser.

host permissions

Used to analyze webpages and apply ad blocking, tracker blocking, and security protection features.

declarativeNetRequest

Used to block malicious requests, trackers, advertisements, and unsafe third-party resources.

These permissions are used strictly for the functionality described in this Privacy Policy.

6. Data Sharing

Browser Shield does not sell, trade, or share user information with third parties.

No browsing information is transferred to advertisers, analytics providers, or marketing platforms.

7. Remote Code

Browser Shield does not use remote code execution.

All scripts and extension functionality are packaged within the extension submitted to the browser store.

8. Third-Party Services

Browser Shield does not intentionally integrate third-party advertising networks, behavioral tracking systems, or external analytics platforms.

If third-party resources are used in future versions, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

9. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to help protect users and maintain extension security.

However, no software or online service can guarantee absolute security under all circumstances.

10. Children’s Privacy

Browser Shield is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in functionality, legal requirements, or security practices.

Updated versions will be reflected by revising the effective date at the top of this document.

12. Contact

For questions, concerns, or privacy-related inquiries regarding Browser Shield, users may contact:

Email: talktopriyamjay@gmail.com

13. Consent

By installing or using Browser Shield, users acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.