Anchor Copy Chrome Extension Privacy Policy

Introduction

Martin Hooijmans is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how I handle information when you use my browser extension.

Information I Collect

Anchor Copy does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

The extension operates entirely within your browser and does not:

• Collect personal information
• Track your browsing history
• Send data to external servers
• Store information outside your device

How the Extension Works

Local Processing Only

All extension functionality happens locally on your device:

• Link selection and extraction occurs in your browser
• Clipboard operations are handled by your browser's native APIs
• Settings are stored locally in your browser's extension storage
• No data leaves your device

Permissions Explained

The extension requests the following permissions to function:

• Active Tab Access: Required to read webpage content and identify links when you drag a selection box
• Clipboard Read/Write: Required to copy selected URLs to clipboard and read URLs from clipboard
• Tabs: Required to get information about open tabs and create new tabs
• Storage: Required to save your preferences (copy behavior and trigger key settings)
• Scripting: Required to inject clipboard functions when using keyboard shortcuts

Data Storage

Local Storage

Your extension settings are stored locally in your browser's extension storage:

• Copy behavior preference (URLs, TSV, or open tabs)
• Trigger key selection for the selection box
• No personal data is stored

No External Storage

I do not:

• Store data on external servers
• Use cloud storage services
• Share data with third parties
• Maintain user databases

Third-Party Services

Google Fonts

The options page loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) to provide a better visual experience. This is a standard web service that:

• Only provides font files for display
• Does not execute JavaScript code
• Does not track user behavior
• Is subject to Google's privacy policy

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All data is stored locally and accessible through your browser's extension settings
• Deletion: Uninstalling the extension removes all stored settings
• Portability: Settings are stored in standard browser extension storage
• Correction: You can modify settings at any time through the options page

Data Security

Since I don't collect or transmit personal data, there is no risk of data breaches. Your information remains secure on your device.

Children's Privacy

Anchor Copy does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The extension is designed for general use and does not target children specifically.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. I will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the policy in the extension
• Posting the new policy on this website
• Updating the "Last updated" date

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the extension's privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://thestoryshack.com/

Open Source

Anchor Copy is open source software. You can review the source code to verify our privacy claims at: [Repository URL]

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store privacy requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements

Consent

By installing and using Anchor Copy, you consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the extension.

Last updated: 2025-07-28