Payment Helper
Last Updated: October 25, 2025
Overview
Payment Helper ("the Extension," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome browser extension.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information We DO NOT Collect
No Personal Data: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers.
No Account Credentials: We never store, log, or transmit your Magento admin passwords, Tide banking credentials, or any authentication information.
No Data Servers: We do not send any information to external servers or cloud storage.
No Analytics: We do not use analytics services, tracking pixels, or telemetry to monitor your activity.
No User Profiling: We do not build user profiles or track your browsing habits.
1.2 Information We Process Temporarily
The Extension processes the following information only on your device while you use it:
Order Payment Data: Account holder name, sort code, account number, payment amount, and order reference extracted from Magento order pages
Form Content: Text you enter into Tide payment forms
Important: This information is processed only in your browser's memory and never stored, logged, or transmitted anywhere.
2. How We Use Information
The Extension uses information solely for its stated purpose:
Copy Function: Extract payment data from Magento order pages and copy it to your clipboard
Paste Function: Read clipboard content and automatically fill Tide payment form fields
User Notifications: Display success/error messages about copy/paste operations
All processing occurs locally on your device. No information is sent to our servers or any third party.
3. Data Storage
No Persistent Storage: The Extension does not store any user data locally or in the cloud
Clipboard Only: Data exists temporarily in your browser's clipboard and is managed by your operating system
Session-Based: All information is cleared when you close the browser tab or the Extension
User Control: You maintain complete control over your clipboard and can clear it at any time
4. Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or transfer any user data to third parties.
The Extension:
Does not transmit data to external APIs or cloud services
Does not integrate with third-party analytics services
Does not use cookies or tracking technologies
Does not participate in data sharing agreements
5. Permissions Used
The Extension requests only the activeTab permission, which is necessary to:
Access the content of the currently active browser tab
Extract payment information from Magento order pages
Fill form fields on Tide pages
Scope: This permission only applies to the tab you are actively viewing and is required for the Extension's core functionality.
6. Security
We take security seriously:
No Network Transmission: Because data never leaves your device, it cannot be intercepted in transit
Client-Side Processing: All operations occur in your browser, not on external servers
No Vulnerability Surface: Without network communication or data storage, there is minimal security risk
Browser Sandbox: The Extension operates within Chrome's security sandbox
7. Third-Party Services
The Extension does not use any third-party services including:
Cloud storage providers
Analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
CRM or marketing platforms
Payment processors
Advertising networks
Data brokers
8. Data Retention
No Retention: The Extension does not retain any user data
Temporary Processing: Data exists only during active use of the copy/paste functions
Automatic Deletion: All data is cleared from memory when operations complete
9. Your Rights and Choices
You have complete control over your data:
No Sign-Up Required: The Extension does not require registration or login
No Account Data: There is no user account or personal profile to manage
Uninstall Anytime: Simply uninstall the Extension from Chrome to stop using it
No Data Recovery: Upon uninstall, any temporary data is immediately cleared
Clipboard Control: You can clear your clipboard at any time through your operating system
10. Children's Privacy
The Extension is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided us with information, we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Publishing the updated policy within the Extension or on our support channels
Your continued use of the Extension after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Extension's privacy practices, you can contact us through:
Chrome Web Store Support: Report issues directly via the Extension's store page
Developer Support: testonly52164@gmail.com
13. Legal Compliance
This Extension complies with:
Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) - by design, the Extension does not collect personal data
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act) - the Extension has no CCPA obligations as it collects no personal data
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) - the Extension is not directed at children
14. Disclaimer
The Extension is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. By using the Extension, you acknowledge that:
The Extension is used at your own risk
You are responsible for reviewing the accuracy of data before submission to Tide
We are not liable for any errors or omissions in copied/pasted data
You maintain sole responsibility for your Magento and Tide account security
By installing and using Payment Helper, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Extension.