Last Updated: July 3, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes the privacy practices for the Cflow Chrome Extension ("the Extension"). This policy explains that we do not collect personal data and clarifies how the Extension interacts with your browser and the websites you visit to perform its intended function. Your privacy and data security are of paramount importance to us.
The Extension is designed with a "privacy-first" approach. We want to be explicitly clear about the data we DO NOT collect, store, or transmit:
The sole function of the Extension is to store and manage text-expansion shortcuts that you, the user, create. This data ("User Rules") is stored locally on your computer using the standard chrome.storage.local
API provided by the browser. This data is under your control, on your device, and is never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
The Extension requests the minimum permissions required for it to function:
storage
: This permission is essential to save your User Rules on your local device. Without it, the Extension cannot remember your shortcuts.activeTab
and Host Permissions (<all_urls>
): These permissions are required for the content script to operate on the websites you visit. The script's only function is to listen for your shortcut triggers in text fields and perform the replacement. This interaction is local and does not involve data collection.The Extension is built for security. It contains no remote code, analytics trackers, or external scripts. The entire codebase is self-contained within the package reviewed and distributed by the Chrome Web Store. This is enforced by a strict Content Security Policy (CSP) that prevents the loading of any external resources.
The Extension is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with information, please contact us, although as stated, the Extension does not collect or transmit any data.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in a new version of the Extension and an updated policy available at this URL. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
The Extension is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, express or implied. In no event shall the authors or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability, whether in an action of contract, tort, or otherwise, arising from, out of, or in connection with the software or the use or other dealings in the software.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at cflowsup@gmail.com.