Privacy Policy for Trace.Ai Chrome Extension

Last Updated: April 13, 2026

Overview

Trace.Ai is a Chrome extension that allows users to capture text and images from web pages. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about data collection and usage.

Data Collection

What We Collect

• Captured Content: Text and images you explicitly capture using the extension
• User Authentication Data: When you choose to sign in, we collect authentication tokens to sync your data
• Usage Data: Basic information about how you use the extension features

What We Don't Collect

• We do NOT collect browsing history
• We do NOT track your activity across websites
• We do NOT collect personal information without your explicit consent
• We do NOT sell or share your data with third parties

Data Storage

Local Storage

• Captured content is stored locally in your browser by default
• You control what content is captured and stored

Cloud Storage (Optional)

• If you choose to sign in, your captures can be synced to Supabase cloud storage
• Cloud storage is optional and requires explicit user authentication
• You can delete your cloud data at any time

Data Usage

We use collected data solely to:

• Provide the core functionality of capturing and storing content
• Sync your captures across devices (if you're signed in)
• Improve the extension's performance and features

Data Security

• All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections
• Authentication is handled through secure Supabase protocols
• We implement industry-standard security practices

User Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your captured data at any time
• Delete your data from local and cloud storage
• Opt out of cloud sync by not signing in
• Uninstall the extension, which removes all local data

Third-Party Services

We use Supabase for optional cloud storage and authentication. Supabase's privacy policy applies to data stored on their servers: https://supabase.com/privacy

Permissions Explained

Required Permissions:

• activeTab: To capture content from the current webpage
• tabs: To identify and process the active tab for captures
• storage: To save your captures locally
• scripting: To inject capture functionality into web pages
• clipboardWrite: To copy captured content to clipboard
• sidePanel: To display the extension interface
• identity: For optional user authentication and cloud sync

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Users will be notified of significant changes through the extension update notes.

Contact

For privacy concerns or questions, please contact us at:

• Email: dukeindustries7@gmail.com

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

By using Trace.Ai, you agree to this privacy policy.