Privacy Policy for SecureGov UAE Extension

Last updated: 19/5/2026

1. Introduction

SecureGov UAE (“the Extension”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a cybersecurity browser extension designed to help users detect phishing and fake UAE government websites and suspicious links before visiting them.

Your privacy is extremely important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information the extension collects, how it is used, and how it is protected.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Processed by the Extension

The extension processes the following data locally in your browser:

• URLs of websites you visit

• Links you manually submit for scanning

• Basic domain metadata required for threat detection

This data is used only to check whether a website is safe or potentially malicious.

2.2 VirusTotal API Requests

When scanning a URL, the extension may send the link to the VirusTotal API to check whether it has been reported as malicious.

This means:

• The scanned URL is shared with VirusTotal for threat analysis.

• No personal identity information is sent.

VirusTotal Privacy Policy:
https://www.virustotal.com/gui/privacy-policy

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

SecureGov UAE does NOT collect, store, or sell:

• Personal information

• Names, emails, passwords, or login data

• Browsing history logs

• IP addresses

• Financial or payment information

• Keystrokes or form inputs

• Any personally identifiable information (PII)

We do not track users.

4. Local Storage

The extension may store the following locally on your device only:

• Trusted sites you manually add

• User settings (dark mode, language, notifications)

• Scan statistics (number of scans, threats blocked)

This data never leaves your device.

5. How We Use Data

Data is used strictly to:

• Detect phishing and scam websites

• Verify UAE government domains

• Improve threat detection accuracy

• Provide extension features and statistics

We do not use your data for advertising or analytics.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade any user data.

The only external service used is:

• VirusTotal API (for link reputation checks)

No other third-party tracking or analytics services are used.

7. Permissions Explained

The extension may request browser permissions such as:

• Active Tab / Tabs – to analyze the current website for threats

• Storage – to save your settings and trusted sites locally

• Host Permissions – to detect suspicious domains before you visit them

These permissions are used solely for security functionality.

8. Security

We implement strong security practices:

• No remote databases storing user data

• No user tracking

• All processing is done locally whenever possible

• Minimal external requests (VirusTotal only)

9. Children’s Privacy

The extension is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if the extension adds new features.
Updates will be posted with a new “Last updated” date.

11. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

Developer: Danyal Malik
Location: Dubai, UAE
Email: iampixel8@gmail.com