Privacy Policy for Stack Overflow Enhancer

Last Updated: December 2024

Introduction

Stack Overflow Enhancer ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome extension.

Data Collection

The extension operates entirely locally on your device and only enhances Stack Overflow pages with additional features.

What We Do

Local Storage

The extension uses Chrome's local storage API to:

• Store extension settings - Save your preferences such as dark mode, hide answered questions, code copy buttons, syntax highlighting, and reputation filter
• Store usage statistics - Track locally how many questions you've hidden and code blocks you've copied (for your own reference)

All data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to any third-party servers or services.

Stack Overflow Page Enhancement

The extension only enhances Stack Overflow pages when you visit them by:

• Applying dark mode styling (if enabled)
• Adding copy buttons to code blocks (if enabled)
• Hiding answered questions (if enabled)
• Filtering answers by reputation (if enabled)
• Enhancing syntax highlighting (if enabled)

The extension:

• Only modifies the appearance and adds functionality to Stack Overflow pages
• Does not access or store any Stack Overflow content
• Does not access any personal information or sensitive data
• Does not read or store any questions, answers, or user data from Stack Overflow
• All enhancements are applied locally in your browser

Permissions Explained

storage

Used to save your extension settings and usage statistics locally on your device. All data remains on your device and is never transmitted.

Host Permissions

• https://stackoverflow.com/* - To enhance Stack Overflow pages with additional features
• https://*.stackoverflow.com/* - To enhance all Stack Overflow subdomains

These permissions are only used to apply enhancements to Stack Overflow pages. No data is collected or transmitted.

Data Sharing

All data remains on your device. We do not:

• Collect personal information
• Track user behavior
• Share data with advertisers
• Sell data to third parties
• Use data for any purpose other than enhancing Stack Overflow
• Access or store Stack Overflow content
• Transmit any data to external servers

Third-Party Services

The extension does not communicate with any external servers or third-party services. All functionality operates entirely locally on your device.

Your Rights

Since we do not collect any personal data, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. All stored settings and statistics can be cleared by:

• Resetting settings in the extension popup
• Uninstalling the extension
• Clearing Chrome's extension storage
• Disabling the extension

Children's Privacy

Our extension does not knowingly collect any information from children. Since we do not collect any data, this is not applicable.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

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By using Stack Overflow Enhancer, you agree to this Privacy Policy.