Release Chaser — Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 15, 2026
Release Chaser (“the extension”) is developed by pebilext. This policy explains what data the extension handles, why it is needed, where it is stored, and whether it is shared.
Short version: Release Chaser stores the information needed for its calendar, game archive, backup and personalization features locally on the user’s device. The developer does not receive, sell or use this information for advertising. There are no accounts, analytics or behavioral tracking. Limited information is sent directly to supported game services only when required to provide a feature requested by the user, as explained below.
Data stored on the user’s device
The extension may store the following information locally using Chrome extension storage and IndexedDB:
■ Games added to the calendar or archive, release dates and related public game information
■ Notes, special events, preferences, reminder state and extension settings
■ Cached public game artwork, descriptions, screenshots and other game details
■ Custom covers and booklet artwork added by the user
■ Up to six wall images in total, including posters, Polaroids and transparent stickers, together with their positions, sizes, rotations and display settings
■ Up to nine optional GLB figures placed on the figure shelf in the main calendar
■ A rotating set of local automatic restore points containing supported calendar and archive data
■ A public Steam profile address, username or SteamID, only if the optional Steam wishlist-import feature is used
This information stays in the browser’s local extension storage. User-selected images and GLB files are processed locally and are not uploaded to the developer or to a developer-operated server.
When the user selects an image from their computer, the extension reads that file to create its own local copy inside the browser. It does not retain access to the original file location and does not modify the original file.
No behavioral tracking
The extension contains no advertising, analytics, telemetry or behavioral tracking. It does not record click counts, browsing behavior, mouse-position history, scrolling history or keystrokes.
Mouse and keyboard input is used only at the moment it is needed to perform a visible action, such as moving or resizing a wall image, entering a note, navigating the calendar or arranging a figure on the main-calendar shelf. The resulting content or layout may be stored locally, but the user’s activity history is not recorded.
The extension does not create a user, device or installation tracking identifier.
Network requests and public website content
To provide game search, release-date tracking, game details, wishlist import and “Add to Calendar” features, the extension may read public content on supported game pages and make direct HTTPS requests to supported services, including Steam, the Steam Web API, Steam Community, SteamDB, PlayStation Store and IGDB.
These requests are used only to retrieve public game information such as titles, release dates, cover images, genres, descriptions, screenshots, trailers and public wishlist entries.
A game identifier, game title or search term, language setting, public Steam profile identifier and, where needed, a country or region code may be sent directly to the relevant game service to return the requested public information.
The country or region code may be derived from the browser’s language or the device’s time zone so localized Steam results or prices can be displayed. The extension does not request GPS access, does not determine a precise location and does not create a location history.
As with any direct internet connection, the destination service may receive ordinary technical connection information, such as the user’s IP address and standard browser request information, under that service’s own privacy policy. The developer does not receive this information.
All supported site access is limited to secure HTTPS connections.
Optional Steam wishlist import
If the user chooses to import a Steam wishlist, the user provides their own public Steam profile address or username. The extension may resolve it to a public SteamID and sends that identifier directly to Steam’s public services only to retrieve the public wishlist.
This feature does not require or process a Steam password, authentication cookie or payment information. The public profile address and SteamID may be stored locally so the feature can be used again. They can be removed from the extension’s wishlist settings.
The wishlist feature remains inactive unless the user chooses to use it.
Clipboard
The extension processes clipboard text only when the user actively pastes text inside the extension. It uses the pasted text to recognize a supported game-store or game-database link.
The extension does not monitor the clipboard in the background, retain a clipboard history or send clipboard contents to the developer.
Automatic restore points and downloaded backups
Calendar and archive changes are saved automatically in the browser. The extension may also keep a rotating set of up to seven automatic restore points inside local browser storage. These restore points are not separate files on the computer.
When the user selects the main backup function, the extension creates a JSON backup and saves it to the Downloads/GameCalendar folder. The backup may contain the calendar, game archive, notes, custom covers, booklet artwork, supported cached artwork and the wall layout with up to six posters, Polaroids or stickers.
There is no separate wall-only backup system. Wall images and their layout are included in the main backup.
Optional GLB files used on the main-calendar figure shelf are not included in the JSON backup because they can be very large. Users should retain their original GLB files if they want to restore those figures after moving to another device or clearing browser data.
Downloaded backup files remain under the user’s control and are not uploaded to the developer.
Data sharing, selling, advertising and human access
The developer does not receive, sell, rent or use users’ calendar data, notes, uploaded images, wall layouts, GLB models or other user-created content for advertising or profiling.
The extension has no developer-operated data server. It does not transfer user data to advertisers, data brokers or unrelated third parties.
Only the minimum information needed to perform a requested game-related feature is sent directly to the relevant supported game service. The developer and other humans do not have access to locally stored extension data.
Data retention and deletion
Locally stored information remains on the user’s device until it is removed through the extension’s available delete or reset controls, the extension’s browser data is cleared, or the extension is uninstalled.
Uninstalling the extension or clearing its browser data may permanently remove the calendar, archive, settings, uploaded images, wall layout, automatic restore points and locally stored GLB figures.
JSON backup files already downloaded to the computer are outside the extension’s storage. They remain under the user’s control and must be deleted separately if no longer wanted.
Children’s privacy
Release Chaser is a general-audience utility. The developer does not knowingly collect personal information from children or other users.
Chrome Web Store Limited Use
Release Chaser’s use of user data complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Information handled by the extension is used only to provide or improve its disclosed game-release tracking and collection-organization features. It is not sold, transferred for personalized advertising, used for credit decisions or used for purposes unrelated to the extension’s disclosed functionality.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Material changes to data practices will also be disclosed as required by Chrome Web Store policies.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to pebilext@gmail.com.