Thank you for using Link Preview. Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information Link Preview collects and how we use it. By installing our extension, you agree to the practices described herein. Should you have any inquiries about this Privacy Policy, please contact our Support service.
Link Preview does not store any user data on external servers. All data processing occurs locally on your device. The extension collects the following information:User Preferences: Your preview size settings (normal or large) and auto-close preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API.Temporary Website Content: When you choose to preview a link, the extension temporarily fetches webpage content including titles, descriptions, images, and metadata solely for display purposes. This content is not stored or transmitted elsewhere.User Interactions: The extension tracks your mouse position and click events only when you actively trigger a preview (Alt+click or right-click menu) to position the preview popup appropriately.We do not collect personal information, device identifiers, browsing history, or any data unrelated to the extension's core functionality.
The information collected is used exclusively for the extension's core functionality:
User Preferences: To maintain your preferred preview size and auto-close settings across browser sessions
Website Content: To display rich previews with titles, descriptions, and images
User Interactions: To position preview popups at appropriate locations on your screen
All data collected is used solely to provide link preview functionality. The extension operates entirely locally on your device and does not transmit personal data to external servers or third parties.
Link Preview requires specific permissions to provide its functionality while maintaining security:Storage: To save your preview preferences (size and auto-close settings) locally on your device.Tabs: To communicate between different parts of the extension when you trigger previews via the context menu.Context Menus: To add the "Preview Link" option to your right-click menu.Declarative Net Request: To temporarily modify webpage headers that prevent iframe embedding, allowing full page previews when possible. These modifications are removed immediately when previews are closed.Host Permissions (All URLs): To fetch webpage content and metadata for any link you choose to preview.
User preferences are stored locally until you uninstall the extension or clear your browser data. Temporarily fetched website content is immediately discarded when you close a preview and is never stored permanently.
You can opt out of Link Preview entirely by uninstalling the extension from your browser. You can also clear stored preferences through your browser's extension settings.
Your data is never bartered or sold for commercial gain. Link Preview does not engage in any commercial data practices.
Your personal data is never shared with advertisers. Link Preview does not contain advertisements or tracking mechanisms.
Link Preview does not use any third-party analytics services, tracking tools, or external data processors. All functionality operates locally within your browser.
As Link Preview does not collect or store personal data on external servers, there is no user data available to disclose to law enforcement agencies.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
We value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of data protection. If you have any concerns or questions regarding our Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store support channels.This privacy policy reflects the current practices of Link Preview Extension and complies with Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies.