PRIVACY POLICY FOR FOREX SESSIONS EXTENSION
Last Updated: February 6, 2026
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OVERVIEW
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Forex Sessions is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the Extension handles your information.
KEY PRINCIPLE: The Extension does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All data is stored locally on your device and never sent to external servers.
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DATA WE STORE LOCALLY
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The Extension stores the following data only on your device using Chrome's local storage:
1. USER PREFERENCES
- Theme preference (light, dark, or auto)
- Time format preference (12-hour or 24-hour)
- Selected timezone for time display
- Last active tab/view
- Volume preference for notifications
Purpose: To remember your settings
2. SIMULATION MODE DATA
- Simulated date and time (if you use the simulation feature)
Purpose: To allow testing market hours for different dates
3. RATING PROMPT DATA
- Extension installation date
- Last rating prompt date
- Whether you've already rated the Extension
Purpose: To show the rating prompt once per 7 days
4. MARKET DATA
- Holiday calendar data is loaded from a local JSON file
- No external requests are made
Purpose: To accurately calculate market hours
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WHAT WE DO NOT DO
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✓ We do NOT collect personally identifiable information
✓ We do NOT track your browsing activity
✓ We do NOT send data to external servers or APIs
✓ We do NOT use cookies or tracking pixels
✓ We do NOT store IP addresses or device identifiers
✓ We do NOT implement analytics or telemetry
✓ We do NOT share data with third parties
✓ We do NOT monitor which markets you check
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PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED
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The Extension requires the following Chrome permissions:
- storage: To save your preferences locally
- badge: To show market status on the Extension icon badge
- alarms: To update market status every minute
- offscreen: To play notification sounds
None of these permissions involve external data transmission.
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RATING AND REVIEWS
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If you click "Rate Now" in the Extension:
- You will be taken to the Chrome Web Store in a new tab
- Your rating/review is handled by Google Chrome, not by this Extension
- This Extension does not collect or store your review
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YOUR CONTROL OVER DATA
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You have complete control:
1. VIEW YOUR DATA
- Open Chrome DevTools → Application → Local Storage → Extension ID
- All stored data will be visible
2. DELETE YOUR DATA
- Right-click Extension → Manage Extension → Storage → Delete extension data
- Or uninstall the Extension
3. NO TRACKING TO DISABLE
- There are no analytics, tracking, or background communications
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DATA RETENTION
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All data is retained only while the Extension is installed. When you uninstall:
- All stored data is automatically deleted
- No data persists on your device or elsewhere
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THIRD-PARTY SERVICES
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This Extension does not use:
- Third-party analytics services
- Third-party scripts or embeds
- CDNs for content delivery
- Social media API integrations
The only exception is the rating link, which opens Chrome Web Store (Google).
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GDPR COMPLIANCE
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As we collect zero personal data, this Extension:
✓ Does not require consent
✓ Does not require deletion requests
✓ Does not process personal data
✓ Does not transfer data internationally
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CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
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This Extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please have a parent or guardian review this policy.
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CHANGES TO POLICY
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We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The "Last Updated" date above indicates the most recent revision.
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QUESTIONS
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If you have questions or concerns:
1. Review the source code (the Extension is designed to be auditable)
2. Check Developer Tools to inspect what data is actually stored
3. Monitor network activity using Chrome DevTools to confirm no external requests
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SUMMARY
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Your Settings & Preferences
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Stored Locally (chrome.storage)
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Only You Can Access (no transmission)
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Deleted When You Uninstall Extension
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Forex Sessions respects your privacy. Period.