1. Privacy Policy 

Effective Date: July 25, 2026

Privacy Policy for Simple Steps Recorder

Simple Steps Recorder ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information the Extension processes and how it is used.

Information We Process

The Extension processes only the information necessary to provide its features. Information processed during a user-initiated recording session may include:

• Browser interaction steps, such as clicks, selections, navigation, and text entered into form fields. Values entered into password fields are masked and are not stored.

• Screenshots captured from the webpage during an active recording session.

• Optional voice narration recorded only when the user explicitly starts voice recording using the Voice/Microphone control. Voice recordings are limited to a maximum of 2 minutes per clip.

• Page information, such as page title, website address (URL), hostname, and timestamps.

• Report information, such as report titles and other information entered by the user for report generation.

• Privacy and annotation information, including regions selected by the user for blurring, pixelation, or blackout of sensitive information in screenshots.

• Extension preferences, including theme selection, Dark Mode, and other user-configured settings.

• Privacy and annotation information, including multiple regions selected by the user for highlighting, blurring, pixelation, or blackout of information in screenshots.

The Extension is designed to process this information locally on the user's device. The recorded screenshots, interaction data, and voice recordings are not uploaded to or transmitted to our servers.

How the Information Is Used

The information processed by the Extension is used solely to provide the features requested by the user, including:

• Record browser activities and user interactions during an active, user-initiated recording session.

• Capture and organize screenshots into step-by-step test documentation.

• Record optional voice narration when the user explicitly enables the Voice feature.

• Associate voice recordings with recorded steps or retain them as unassigned audio for the user to review and manage.

• Apply user-selected annotations and privacy protections, including highlighting, blur, pixelation, and blackout, to one or multiple regions of screenshots.

• Allow users to review, edit, reorder, annotate, search, and delete recorded steps and associated information.

• Generate HTML reports with embedded screenshots and optional embedded audio.

• Generate Microsoft Word reports containing the recorded documentation and screenshots.

• Save recording data and extension preferences locally on the user's device.

• Maintain recording progress and user-configured settings required for the Extension's functionality.

The information is not used for advertising, user profiling, analytics, or any purpose unrelated to providing the Extension's features.

Local Storage

All recording data, screenshots, reports, and settings are stored locally using Chrome Extension Storage.

The Extension does not upload, transmit, or synchronize your recordings to external servers.

Note- All screenshots and recorded data are stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage. No data is ever transmitted, uploaded, or shared to any server or third party. You have full control — start, pause, stop, review, and delete your recordings at any time.

Data Sharing

Simple Steps Recorder does NOT:

• collect personal information for marketing;

• sell user data;

• share user data with third parties;

• use analytics or advertising services;

• create user profiles;

• upload or transmit screenshots, recordings, voice narration, or other recorded data to external servers.

User Control

Users remain in full control of their data and may:

• Start, pause, resume, or stop recording at any time.

• Start, pause, resume, or stop optional voice narration at any time.

• Review, edit, reorder, and delete recorded steps.

• Review, re-record, or delete voice recordings.

• Add, edit, move, or remove annotations and privacy protections, including highlights and blur, pixelation, or blackout applied to multiple regions of screenshots.

• Clear stored recordings and locally stored data.

• Export reports locally in supported formats.

Permissions

The Extension requests only the permissions required to provide its functionality, including Storage, unlimitedStorage (Max upto 100 MB Capped)

 ,downloads, and Host Permissions for recording browser interactions on websites selected by the user.

Security

Reasonable measures are taken to ensure data remains stored locally within the user's browser environment.

Children's Privacy

The Extension is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Extension after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Developer: Pradeep Mondal

Email: pradeepmondol1996@gmail.com
or

Pradeepmondal1995@gmail.com

2. Terms of Use

Effective Date: July 25, 2026

Acceptance

By installing or using Simple Steps Recorder, you agree to these Terms of Use.

Purpose

Simple Steps Recorder is designed to help users record browser workflows, capture screenshots, optionally record voice narration, protect sensitive information through privacy features such as blur, pixelation, and blackout, and generate step-by-step reports for documentation, testing, training, troubleshooting, and support purposes.

Permitted Use

You may use the extension for personal, educational, or business purposes.

You agree not to use the extension in any unlawful manner or to violate any applicable laws or regulations.

User Responsibilities

You are responsible for:

• Reviewing exported reports before sharing them.

• Ensuring that recordings/reports do not contain confidential or sensitive information unless you have appropriate authorization.

• Complying with your organization's privacy and security policies.

Browser Limitations

Certain browser pages, including Chrome internal pages (chrome://), the Chrome Web Store, and other protected pages, cannot be recorded due to Chrome security restrictions.

Intellectual Property

Simple Steps Recorder, including its software, branding, and documentation, is the intellectual property of Pradeep Mondal unless otherwise stated.

Disclaimer

The extension is provided "AS IS" without any warranties, express or implied.

Although every effort is made to ensure reliable functionality, users should verify exported reports before relying on them for business, compliance, or legal purposes.

Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the developer shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the extension.

Updates

These Terms may be updated periodically. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

Contact

Developer: Pradeep Mondal

Email: pradeepmondol1996@gmail.com
or

Pradeepmondal1995@gmail.com

3. Support Page

Thank you for using Simple Steps Recorder.

If you encounter any issues, have feature requests, or would like to report a bug, please contact us.

Before Reporting an Issue

Please include the following information:

• Extension Version

• Google Chrome Version

• Operating System

• Steps to reproduce the issue

• Screenshots or screen recordings (if available)

Feature Requests

We welcome suggestions that improve the usability and functionality of Simple Steps Recorder.

Contact

Developer: Pradeep Mondal

Email: pradeepmondol1996@gmail.com
or

Pradeepmondal1995@gmail.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to support requests as soon as possible.

4.Chrome Web Store – Single Purpose

Simple Steps Recorder helps users capture and document browser interactions through screenshots and optional voice narration, highlight important information, protect sensitive information using blur, pixelation, and blackout, and generate professional step-by-step reports in HTML and Microsoft Word (.docx) formats for testing, training, documentation, troubleshooting, and support purposes. 

5.Chrome Web Store – Permission Justifications 

Tabs 

The tabs permission is required to identify the active browser tab, obtain page information such as the page title and URL, and communicate with the active tab to perform user-initiated recording and screenshot operations.

Downloads
The downloads permission is used to allow users to export reports generated by the extension. When the user clicks the Export button, the extension downloads the generated HTML or Word document and displays the standard "Save As" dialog so the user can choose where to save the file.

Storage
The extension uses the Chrome Storage API (storage permission) to save extension data locally on the user's device. This includes user preferences, recorded steps, configuration settings, and other information necessary for the extension to function correctly. This data is stored only for the user's convenience and is not transmitted to external servers or shared with third parties.
 

Host Permissions (<all_urls>) 

The extension is designed to record browser interactions and capture screenshots on websites selected by the user. The <all_urls> host permission allows the extension to operate consistently across different websites. Recording only begins after the user explicitly starts a recording session.

unlimitedStorage 

The unlimitedStorage permission is required to allow Simple Steps Recorder to store larger test-recording sessions locally, including screenshots, voice recordings, step data, and generated report data. Recording sessions can contain many screenshots and optional audio clips, which may exceed Chrome's default extension storage quota. The Extension does not use this permission for cloud storage or to transmit user data. An application-enforced maximum of 100 MB is maintained for stored recording data.

Commands 

Keyboard shortcuts are provided to improve usability by allowing users to quickly capture screenshots and selected screen regions and open toolbar for audio recording and privacy mode. These actions are performed only when initiated by the user.

6.Frequently Asked Questions

Does the extension start recording automatically?

No. Recording begins only after you click Start Recording.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. All recording data is stored locally in your browser unless you choose to export a report.

Does the extension collect personal information?

No. Simple Steps Recorder does not collect, sell, or share personal information.

Can I delete my recordings?

Yes. You can delete recorded steps, clear recording data, or uninstall the extension at any time.

Can I highlight multiple areas of a screenshot? 

Yes. You can select and highlight multiple areas of a screenshot to emphasize important information or steps. 

Can I blur multiple areas of a screenshot? 

Yes. You can select multiple areas of a screenshot and apply blur to help protect sensitive information before sharing or exporting your documentation. 

Why can't some webpages be recorded?

For security reasons imposed by Google Chrome, certain pages such as chrome:// pages and the Chrome Web Store cannot be accessed by browser extensions.