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PRIVACY POLICY - NEXUS MODS ARCHIVE DOWNLOADS ENABLER
Last Updated: August 2026
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1. INTRODUCTION & CORE PRINCIPLE
"Nexus Mods - Archive Downloads Enabler" ("the Extension") is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. The extension is designed with a strict "Privacy by Default" architecture: it operates entirely on the client side (inside your browser), collects NO personal data, and communicates with NO external analytics, tracking, or advertising servers.
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2. DATA COLLECTION & PROCESSING
• Personally Identifiable Information (PII): The Extension does NOT collect, store, transmit, sell, or share any personal information such as your name, email address, IP address, Nexus Mods credentials, payment info, or browser history.
• Analytics & Telemetry: The Extension contains NO third-party trackers, telemetry libraries, tracking pixels, or remote logging systems.
• Local Preferences & Counters: The Extension only stores minimal local configuration data (e.g., whether button highlights are enabled, toggle states for Mod Manager/Manual buttons, and a numeric counter of restored download buttons) in your browser's local synchronized storage (`chrome.storage.sync`). This data never leaves your personal Google Chrome sync account.
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3. EXPLANATION & MINIMALITY OF PERMISSIONS
The extension uses the absolute minimal set of permissions:
a) "storage" Permission:
- Why it is needed: Allows the extension to remember your customized settings (such as toggling Mod Manager buttons or Manual download buttons on/off, enabling/disabling highlight badges, and keeping track of your restored files count).
- Data handled: Plain JSON preference flags stored locally in your browser.
b) Host Permissions ("https://*.nexusmods.com/*", "https://nexusmods.com/*"):
- Why it is needed: Necessary to inject the content script and CSS into Nexus Mods mod pages. This script runs locally to inspect the page DOM, find archived file entries, and construct the standard download links directly into the page.
- Scope: Restricted strictly to Nexus Mods domains; the extension cannot run on or interact with any other websites.
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4. THIRD-PARTY SERVICES & EXTERNAL LINKS
When you click a restored download button, the link directs you to Nexus Mods' official widget/download endpoint (`/Core/Libs/Common/Widgets/ModRequirementsPopUp...`). Your interactions on Nexus Mods remain subject to Nexus Mods' own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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5. SECURITY & REMOTE CODE COMPLIANCE
The Extension complies fully with Chrome Web Store Manifest V3 guidelines:
• It does not load, fetch, or execute any external scripts or remote code.
• All JavaScript logic, icons, and stylesheets are contained entirely within the local extension bundle.
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6. CONTACT & SUPPORT
If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please open an issue or inquiry via the extension's official repository or Chrome Web Store support tab.