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CardVault Pro - Google Privacy Description

Short Description (for Chrome Web Store)

CardVault Pro is a secure local card management extension that stores all card information on your device only. No data is sent to external servers. Your financial information stays private and under your complete control.

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Detailed Privacy Description

Data Privacy Statement

CardVault Pro respects your privacy. We are committed to transparent data practices:

• All data stored locally on your device
• Zero cloud storage - No servers involved
• No external connections - Complete offline capability
• No tracking - No analytics or monitoring
• User controlled - You decide what to store

What Information We Handle

Information You Provide:

• Card holder name
• Card type (Credit/Debit)
• Card number
• Expiration date
• CVV number
• Personal notes

Information We Do NOT Collect:

• Browser history
• Browsing habits
• Usage analytics
• Location data
• Device information
• IP addresses
• Cookies or identifiers

How Information is Stored

Storage Location:

• Chrome’s chrome.storage.sync API
• Encrypted by Chrome’s storage system
• Synchronized only to your Chrome profile across devices
• Removed immediately upon uninstall

Access Control:

• Only this extension can access stored data
• No other extensions can access your cards
• No websites can access stored information
• No background processes monitor your data

Security Measures

Data Protection:

• Card numbers masked (●●●● ●●●● ●●●● ●●●●) by default
• CVV hidden until user reveals
• Click-to-reveal functionality prevents accidental exposure
• No plain-text storage of sensitive data

Extension Security:

• No malware or malicious code
• No form hijacking
• No unwanted modifications to websites
• No automatic actions without user interaction

Data Sharing

Our Commitment:

• ❌ No third-party sharing - Your data never leaves your device
• ❌ No marketing companies - No data sold
• ❌ No analytics services - No usage tracking
• ❌ No advertisement networks - No ad targeting
• ❌ No external APIs - Complete isolation

User Control & Deletion

Complete User Control:

Delete Individual Cards:

• Each card has a delete button
• Permanent removal on click
• No recovery after deletion

Delete All Cards:

• Clear all cards at once
• Immediate permanent deletion
• Cannot be undone

Uninstall Extension:

• All data automatically removed
• Chrome removes stored information
• No residual data remains

Export Data:

• View all card information anytime
• Manual copy/paste available
• No automatic export function

Transparency

What We Do: ✅ Store cards locally ✅ Protect sensitive data with masking ✅ Provide full user control ✅ Encrypt data in transit (Chrome handles) ✅ Support Chrome sync (optional)

What We Don’t Do: ❌ Track your activity ❌ Collect personal data ❌ Send data to servers ❌ Share with third parties ❌ Show advertisements ❌ Modify website behavior ❌ Create tracking cookies

Compliance

Privacy Regulations:

• GDPR compliant - User has complete data control
• CCPA compliant - No data collection beyond user input
• Chrome Web Store policy compliant - Transparent practices

Security Standards:

• No credential theft capabilities
• No keylogging functionality
• No form hijacking mechanisms
• No payment processing interference

Permissions Explained

Why We Request Permissions:

Permission	Reason	Data Shared
storage	Store cards locally	No
alarms	Schedule tasks	No
activeTab	Tab information	No
scripting	Run extension scripts	No

All permissions used for extension functionality only - never for tracking or data collection.

Contact & Support

Privacy Questions:

• Check this privacy description
• Review stored data in extension
• Verify Chrome storage settings
• Uninstall if concerns arise

Issues or Concerns:

• No data leaves your device
• Delete suspicious cards anytime
• Reinstall extension to reset
• Chrome support for storage issues

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy description with new versions. Changes will be announced through:

• Chrome Web Store update notes
• Extension version updates
• Changelog documentation

Technical Privacy Implementation

No Tracking Code:

• No Google Analytics
• No Mixpanel or Amplitude
• No Sentry error reporting
• No third-party scripts

No Network Requests:

• No API calls
• No CDN resources
• No external fonts
• No beacon tracking

Offline Capable:

• Works without internet
• No connection required
• All features available offline
• Complete local independence

User Rights

Your Rights:

1. Right to Know - See all stored data anytime
2. Right to Delete - Remove data permanently
3. Right to Control - Decide what to store
4. Right to Privacy - Data never shared
5. Right to Transparency - Clear privacy practices

Data Retention

How Long We Keep Data:

• Cards stored until you delete them
• No automatic deletion policies
• You control retention
• Uninstall removes all data

After Deletion:

• Permanently removed from Chrome storage
• No backups or archives
• No recovery possible
• Complete data removal

Children’s Privacy

CardVault Pro is not intended for children:

• No features targeting minors
• No age-gated content
• Financial data application
• Designed for adult users

Parental Controls:

• Use Chrome’s parental controls
• Restrict extension installation
• Manage extensions via Settings

Third-Party Services

CardVault Pro uses:

• ✅ qrcodejs (QR code generation) - Local only
• ✅ Chrome APIs - First-party Google services
• ❌ No external APIs
• ❌ No third-party libraries for storage

QR Code Library:

• Generates QR codes locally
• No data sent to external services
• JavaScript-based generation
• Card data stays on device

Data Security Best Practices

User Recommendations:

1. Use Strong Password
   • Protect your device password
   • Secure Chrome profile
2. Keep Chrome Updated
   • Regular security patches
   • Latest encryption standards
3. Monitor Stored Cards
   • Review cards regularly
   • Delete unused cards
   • Remove compromised cards
4. Device Security
   • Antivirus protection
   • Firewall enabled
   • OS updates installed

Incident Response

If Data is Compromised:

1. Delete all cards from extension
2. Uninstall and reinstall extension
3. Use new card credentials
4. Contact your card issuer
5. Update passwords

Future Updates

Planned Security Improvements:

• Biometric unlock (if platform supports)
• Master password protection
• Card backup to secure cloud (opt-in)
• Multi-device synchronization improvements

Privacy Guarantees:

• No tracking will be added
• No data sharing will occur
• No advertisements will be shown
• Local-first approach maintained

FAQ

Q: Is my card data safe? A: Yes. Data is stored locally and encrypted by Chrome. Never sent to servers.

Q: Can you see my cards? A: No. We cannot access any stored data. Only you can see it.

Q: What happens if I uninstall? A: All data is permanently deleted from Chrome storage.

Q: Can other extensions see my data? A: No. Extension storage is isolated and private.

Q: Is my data backed up? A: Only if you use Chrome sync to your account. You control this.

Q: Can you recover deleted cards? A: No. Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone.

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Summary

CardVault Pro is designed with privacy as the foundation:

• 🔒 Local Storage Only - Your data, your device
• 🚫 No Tracking - Transparent practices
• 👤 User Control - You own your data
• 🔐 Secure - Encrypted by default
• 💯 Honest - No hidden practices

Your trust is our priority.

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Last Updated: February 14, 2026 CardVault Pro Version: 1.0.0 Chrome Extension - Manifest V3