Privacy Policy for Scam Detector Extension
Last updated: [3/25/2025]
Scam Detector does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) from users.
What We Access
- We access selected text on the active browser tab when a user interacts with the extension.
- We use a secure proxy serverto analyze that selected text using OpenAI, for scam detection purposes only.
What We Do Not Do
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- We do not track browsing behavior, location, or user identity.
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- We do not sell or share user data with third parties.
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- We do not use cookies or analytics.
Why Permissions Are Required
We request certain Chrome permissions to:
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- Capture selected text (`activeTab`)
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- Send secure API requests through a proxy (`host_permissions`, `scripting`, `storage`)
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- Keep the experience smooth and local to your device.