Privacy Policy for Content Harvest Extension
Last Updated: December 2024
Extension Name: Content Harvest: X (twitter) Photo & Video Downloader
Developer: Tony Castor
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how Content Harvest ("we," "our," or "the extension") handles information when you use our Chrome browser extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.
Key Point: Content Harvest does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal user data. All operations are performed locally on your device.
2. Information We DO NOT Collect
Content Harvest does not collect any of the following:
- Personal identification information (name, email, address, phone number)
- Login credentials or passwords
- Browsing history or web activity
- Location data
- Financial information
- Health information
- Personal communications (messages, emails, texts)
- User analytics or tracking data
- Cookies or similar tracking technologies
3. Local Data Usage
The extension uses minimal local storage only for:
- Download metadata: Temporary storage of filenames and folder organization preferences
- Extension preferences: User settings for file organization (stored locally only)
Important: This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any servers.
4. Permissions Explained
Our extension requests the following permissions for functionality purposes only:
- Downloads: To save photos and videos to your Downloads folder
- ActiveTab: To interact with X/Twitter pages and add download buttons
- Storage: To store download preferences locally on your device
- Tabs: To open media URLs when direct download fails
- Scripting: To inject download functionality into X/Twitter pages
- Host Permissions: To access x.com, twitter.com, and pbs.twimg.com for download functionality
5. Third-Party Services
Content Harvest does not:
- Connect to external servers or APIs
- Send data to third-party services
- Use analytics or tracking services
- Include advertising networks
- Share information with partners or affiliates
6. Data Security
Since we do not collect or transmit user data:
- There is no risk of data breaches from our servers (we have none)
- All processing happens locally on your device
- No user data is stored on external systems
- Your information remains under your complete control
7. Children's Privacy
Content Harvest does not collect any information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age. The extension's functionality does not require or involve personal information collection.
8. Platform Compliance
Users are responsible for:
- Complying with X/Twitter's Terms of Service
- Respecting copyright and intellectual property rights
- Using downloaded content lawfully
- Ensuring they have permission to download content
9. Changes to Privacy Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will:
- Update this page with the new policy
- Change the "Last Updated" date
- Notify users through the Chrome Web Store if significant changes occur
10. Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, traditional data rights (access, deletion, portability) are not applicable. However, you can:
- Uninstall the extension at any time
- Clear local extension data through Chrome settings
- Review our open-source code for transparency
11. Legal Disclaimer
Content Harvest is provided "as is" for personal and educational use only. Users must:
- Comply with applicable laws and platform terms
- Respect copyright and intellectual property
- Use the extension responsibly and legally
The developer is not responsible for misuse of this tool or violations of third-party terms of service.
This privacy policy is effective as of December 2024 and applies to all users of the Content Harvest extension.