ColorBlind Helper - Chrome Extension

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the Color Blind Helper Chrome extension ("the Extension") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices. This policy applies to your use of the Extension.

Information We Do NOT Collect

The Color Blind Helper extension is designed with your privacy as a core principle. We explicitly state that we do not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

• Personal Information: Such as your name, address, email address, or phone number.
• Browsing Data: Such as your browsing history, search history, or the URLs you visit.
• Website Content: Any text, form data, or private content you enter on any webpage.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with specific websites.
• Technical Identifiers: Such as your IP address, device ID, or any other unique identifiers.

How the Extension Works

Color Blind Helper operates entirely locally on your device. Its core functions are:

• Color Simulation: The Extension uses scientifically accurate color transformation matrices to modify the appearance of webpages you visit, simulating various types of color vision deficiencies (e.g., Protanopia, Deuteranopia).
• Contrast Analysis: It can analyze the color contrast of elements on a webpage to highlight potential visibility issues.

All processing for these functions happens directly within your browser. The code is executed on the client-side, and no data related to these activities leaves your computer.

Data Storage

The Extension does not store any user data locally or on any external servers. Any temporary settings (like your preferred simulation type) are stored locally on your browser using Chrome's storage.sync or storage.local API and are never transmitted to us or any third party.

Permissions Explanation

To function as intended, the Extension requires certain permissions. Here is a clear explanation of why each is needed:

• <all_urls> or "activeTab": This permission allows the Extension to run on any website you visit. It is necessary to simulate color blindness and analyze contrast by accessing and modifying webpage content. We do not use this permission to extract or transmit data from these pages.
• storage: This allows the Extension to remember your preferences (e.g., the last selected color blindness mode). This provides a convenient user experience by saving your settings locally on your browser. This data is not personal and is not synced to any external server.

Third-Party Sharing

We do not share, sell, or trade any user information with third parties because we do not collect any information to begin with.

Compliance & Your Rights

This Extension is designed to be fully compliant with data protection regulations like the GDPR and CCPA. Since no personal data is collected, the obligations and rights associated with such data do not apply. You maintain complete control and privacy over your browsing experience.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.