Last Updated: August 12, 2025
Flowshot is a Chrome extension that automatically captures screenshots with every click during active sessions. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your privacy rights.
What we collect: Screenshots of visible webpage content when you click during active sessions
Captured images (text, graphics, videos, hyperlinks from web pages)
Page URLs, titles, and content metadata for intelligent filename generation
How it's stored: All screenshots stored locally in Chrome's browser storage only How it's used: Organized into ZIP files and downloaded to your device Data retention: Automatically deleted after successful ZIP download or when storage limits are reached
What we collect: Click events during active sessions to trigger screenshot capture How it's used: Processed locally to initiate screenshot functionality Storage: Temporary session state only; deleted when session ends
What we collect through PostHog:
Extension installation and update events
Session start/stop events
Screenshot count per session
Extension version information
Randomly generated anonymous identifier (not linked to your identity)
Basic usage patterns and feature adoption
What we collect through Google Analytics:
Extension install/uninstall events
Aggregate usage statistics
Chrome Web Store interaction data
How it's used: To understand usage patterns and improve extension functionality Data transmitted: Only the anonymous events listed above - no screenshot content, personal information, or browsing data is sent
Personal information (name, email, address, phone numbers)
Complete browsing history or tracking across websites
Screenshot content or webpage text (this stays local only)
Passwords, credentials, or financial information
Precise location data or IP addresses
Data from inactive browser tabs
Processes anonymous usage statistics according to their privacy policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
No personally identifiable information is shared
Data encrypted in transit via HTTPS
You can disable by setting ENABLE_ANALYTICS = false in extension settings
Tracks extension install/uninstall events and aggregate usage
Processes data according to Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
No personal information or screenshot content shared
Anonymous aggregate data only
All websites access (<all_urls>): Required to capture screenshots on any website during active sessions
Tabs: Identify active tab and capture visible content
Storage: Store screenshots and session state locally in your browser
Downloads: Save screenshot collections as ZIP files
Scripting: Inject click-listening functionality during active sessions
Clipboard: Copy screenshots to clipboard for quick sharing
Web Navigation: Maintain functionality across page navigations
Complete local control: All screenshots remain on your device
Session control: You decide when screenshot capture is active/inactive
Data export: Automatic ZIP download puts you in control of your data
Analytics opt-out: Can be disabled in extension settings
Data deletion: Uninstalling the extension removes all local data immediately
Screenshots never transmitted to external servers
Analytics data encrypted in transit (HTTPS)
Local browser storage protected by Chrome's security model
No screenshot content shared with third parties
Industry-standard security practices for anonymous analytics
Screenshots: Until you download the ZIP file or storage limits trigger auto-export
Session data: Deleted immediately when session ends
Analytics data: Retained by PostHog/Google Analytics according to their policies and your settings
We may update this privacy policy as needed. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates.
For privacy questions, contact us through the Chrome Web Store support page.