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PRIVACY POLICY - COOKIE CLICKER ULTIMATE MOD SUITE
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Effective Date: October 30, 2026
Last Updated: October 30, 2026
At Cookie Clicker Ultimate Mod Suite, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy. We believe in complete transparency, zero data harvesting, and strictly local, client-side functionality. This Privacy Policy details our data practices, explains exactly how and why specific browser permissions are utilized, and answers whether every requested permission is necessary.
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1. OUR CORE PRIVACY COMMITMENT
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• ZERO DATA COLLECTION: We do not collect, monitor, log, transmit, or monetize any personal information, browsing activities, gameplay saves, or device identifiers.
• 100% CLIENT-SIDE OPERATION: The extension executes entirely within your browser tab. All automation, calculations, and GUI rendering are processed locally on your machine.
• NO EXTERNAL TELEMETRY: We do not integrate tracking pixels, Google Analytics, third-party analytics SDKs, advertising scripts, or remote logging servers.
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2. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT
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To provide full clarity, Cookie Clicker Ultimate Mod Suite NEVER accesses or stores:
• Your name, email address, physical address, or phone number.
• Your IP address, geolocation, or network provider data.
• Your browser history, bookmarks, open tabs, or search queries.
• Financial details, payment credentials, or passwords.
• Your Cookie Clicker game save file (your save remains exclusively in your browser's local storage controlled by Orteil/DashNet).
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3. PERMISSIONS BREAKDOWN & WHY THEY ARE USED
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Cookie Clicker Ultimate Mod Suite requires only two scoped permissions:
1. "storage"
• How it is used:
The `storage` permission allows the extension to utilize Chrome's local storage engine (`chrome.storage.local`) to save your preferred configuration settings.
• Specific items stored:
- Your configured Auto-Click rate (e.g., 100ms).
- Your Golden Cookie auto-spawn interval (e.g., 5000ms).
- Toggle states (whether Auto-Click, Auto-Golden, or Smart Auto-Buyer are ON or OFF).
- UI preferences (whether notification toasts are enabled).
• Scope:
All saved preferences remain strictly inside your browser sandbox and are never shared or sent over the internet.
2. Host Permissions ("https://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/*", "http://orteil.dashnet.org/cookieclicker/*", "https://cookieclicker.ee/*")
• How it is used:
Host permissions grant the extension permission to inject its content scripts (`content.js` and `content-bridge.js`) into the specific web pages where Cookie Clicker is played.
• Specific function:
Allows the extension to render the in-game draggable GUI, monitor in-game shimmers for Golden Cookie auto-clicks, hook the Game.ClickCookie() function, and calculate CpS efficiencies.
• Scope:
Access is strictly locked down to Cookie Clicker game domains. The extension has ZERO access to any other website you visit (such as social networks, banking, email, or shopping sites).
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4. ARE ALL THESE PERMISSIONS TRULY NECESSARY?
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YES, ABSOLUTELY. Here is why each permission is strictly required and why neither can be omitted:
• Can we operate without Host Permissions?
No. Without host permissions for Cookie Clicker domains, Chrome's security model strictly prohibits the extension from running scripts on the game's page. The extension would be completely unable to display the in-game mod menu, automate clicks, spawn golden cookies, or interact with the game engine.
• Can we operate without "storage"?
No. Without the `storage` permission, your configuration (custom click speeds, active toggles, and notification preferences) would reset to default every time you reload the game page, close the browser, or switch tabs. The `storage` permission ensures a seamless user experience.
• What about Broad or Dangerous Permissions?
We adhere strictly to the Chrome Web Store's Principle of Least Privilege. We deliberately DO NOT request:
- NO `<all_urls>` or broad wildcard host permissions: We cannot see or interact with any website other than Cookie Clicker.
- NO `activeTab` or `tabs` permissions: We cannot inspect tab history, URLs of other tabs, or window hierarchies.
- NO `webRequest` or `declarativeNetRequest`: We do not intercept or inspect network traffic.
- NO `cookies` permission: We do not read or modify browser cookies.
- NO `identity` permission: We do not require account sign-ins or profiles.
Every requested permission is directly tied to the extension's core single purpose: enhancing your Cookie Clicker experience.
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5. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY
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• Because no data is collected, transmitted, or hosted on remote servers, there is no remote database susceptible to breaches or leaks.
• Local settings stored in `chrome.storage.local` are isolated within Chrome's sandboxed storage environment and are automatically erased if you uninstall the extension.
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6. THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE
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We do not sell, trade, rent, or transfer any data to third parties. We do not partner with advertising networks, data brokers, or monetization affiliates.
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7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
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If updates to Chrome's extension platform or new features require changes to this Privacy Policy, this document will be updated accordingly with a revised "Last Updated" date. Any changes will continue to uphold our commitment to zero personal data collection.
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8. CONTACT & INQUIRIES
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If you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the security of Cookie Clicker Ultimate Mod Suite, please consult the extension's documentation page or reach out through the official support channels on our Chrome Web Store page.