Privacy Policy for WhatsApp Privacy Blur
Effective Date: August 2, 2026
1. Overview
WhatsApp Privacy Blur ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains our strict zero-data collection practices and details the specific reasons for the permissions requested by the Extension.
2. Zero Personal Data Collection
- We DO NOT collect, store, harvest, or transmit any personal information, chat messages, contact names, phone numbers, media attachments, or browsing history.
- We DO NOT use analytics services, tracking scripts, cookies, or third-party advertising networks.
- All operations performed by the Extension occur 100% locally within your web browser.
3. Explanation of Requested Permissions
a. "storage" Permission
- Why it is needed: The "storage" permission is used exclusively to save your personal extension preferences locally on your device via Chrome's storage API (chrome.storage.sync).
- What is stored: Your feature toggle preferences (e.g., Blur Messages: ON, Blur Contact Names: ON), chosen blur radius intensity (e.g., 8px), and your user-defined screen lock PIN code.
- Data Privacy: Stored data remains strictly on your local browser profile and is never sent to external servers or third parties.
b. Host Permission ("https://web.whatsapp.com/*")
- Why it is needed: This permission allows the Extension to run its content script and apply CSS blur stylesheets exclusively on WhatsApp Web (web.whatsapp.com).
- Scope of Access: The permission is used solely to apply visual CSS blur filters to chat elements and render the PIN Screen Lock overlay when requested by the user. The Extension does not inspect, modify, or transmit your private chat data or account information, and it has no access to any other websites.
4. Third-Party Services
The Extension operates entirely independently and does not communicate with any external servers, APIs, or third-party analytical tools.
5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect extension updates or legal requirements. Any updates will be published with an updated effective date.
6. Disclaimer
WhatsApp is a registered trademark of Meta Platforms, Inc. This extension is an independent privacy tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by WhatsApp Inc. or Meta Platforms, Inc.