Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 23, 2025

Overview

JSON Formatter by Code Architecture ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how our Chrome extension handles data and complies with the Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies and applicable privacy regulations.

Data Collection

Our extension operates with a strict no-data-collection policy:

• ✅ No personal information is collected
• ✅ No browsing history is recorded
• ✅ No user activity is tracked
• ✅ No analytics or telemetry data is gathered
• ✅ No cookies are used
• ✅ No user accounts or registration required
• ✅ No data is sent to external servers

How the Extension Works

JSON Formatter operates entirely locally in your browser:

1. Content Detection: The extension reads web page content to detect JSON data
2. Local Processing: All JSON formatting and rendering happens in your browser's memory
3. Visual Display: Formatted JSON is displayed directly on the page you're viewing
4. User Actions: When you click "Copy", the formatted JSON is copied to your clipboard using browser APIs

Permissions Explanation

Our extension requests the following permissions, which are used solely for its core functionality:

1. Access to All Websites (<all_urls>)

• Purpose: To detect and format JSON content on any website you visit
• Usage: The extension reads page content to identify JSON data and applies formatting
• Data Handling: JSON content is processed locally and never transmitted externally
• Why Needed: JSON can appear on any URL (APIs, .json files, REST endpoints, local servers, etc.)

2. Clipboard Write (clipboardWrite)

• Purpose: To enable the "Copy to Clipboard" feature
• Usage: When you click the Copy button, formatted JSON is copied to your clipboard
• Data Handling: This is a standard browser API that operates locally
• Why Needed: Allows you to easily use formatted JSON in your workflow

3. Active Tab (activeTab)

• Purpose: To enable communication between the extension popup and the active tab
• Usage: Allows the status panel to check if JSON is detected on the current page
• Data Handling: Only communicates within your browser, no external transmission
• Why Needed: Provides real-time status updates in the extension popup

Data Sharing

• ❌ No data is sold
• ❌ No data is shared with advertisers
• ❌ No data is shared with analytics services
• ❌ No data is transmitted to our servers (we don't have any servers)
• ❌ No data is shared with Code Architecture or any affiliated entities

Third-Party Services

The extension uses the following external resources:

Google Fonts

• What: The extension loads the "Lato" font family from Google Fonts for visual styling
• Type: Font files (CSS and font assets)
• Privacy: Google Fonts may collect basic request information (IP address, user agent) as part of normal CDN operation
• Important: This is NOT user data collection by our extension
• More Info: Google Fonts Privacy Policy

Local Storage

The extension does not use browser storage APIs to save any user data or preferences. All formatting happens in real-time without storing any information.

Children's Privacy

Our extension does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13. The extension is designed to work without any data collection.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted in the extension's Chrome Web Store listing.

We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting the updated policy in the Chrome Web Store listing

Open Source Transparency

Our extension's source code is available for review, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and privacy:

• Repository: github.com/rahulnikam2002/chrome-extension-hub
• Verification: You can inspect the code to verify our no-data-collection claims

Your Rights

Since we do not collect any data, there is no personal data to:

• Access
• Modify
• Delete
• Export
• Object to processing

The extension operates entirely locally in your browser, and you maintain complete control over your browsing experience.

Data Security

While we do not collect data, we take security seriously:

• ✅ All code runs locally in your browser
• ✅ No external network requests for user data
• ✅ Content Security Policy (CSP) implemented to prevent code injection
• ✅ Minimal permissions requested (only what's necessary)
• ✅ Regular updates to maintain compatibility and security

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• ✅ Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• ✅ General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ✅ California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• ✅ Other applicable privacy regulations

Limited Use Disclosure

The use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

• We only use permissions for the single purpose of formatting JSON content
• We do not transfer user data to third parties
• We do not use user data for advertising purposes
• We do not use user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

Contact Information

Legal Disclaimer

This extension is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. By using this extension, you acknowledge that:

• The extension formats JSON content locally in your browser
• We are not responsible for the content displayed on third-party websites
• You use the extension at your own discretion

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Acceptance of This Policy
By installing and using JSON Formatter by Code Architecture, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.

This privacy policy is effective as of October 23, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted.