Privacy Policy for Image Downloader — Actually Works

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Privacy Policy for Image Downloader — Actually Works

Last updated: March 31, 2026

Overview

Image Downloader — Actually Works is a Chrome browser extension. This privacy policy describes how user data is handled.

Data Collection and Use

Image Downloader — Actually Works does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All data (user preferences and activity logs) is stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage API and is never sent to any external server.

Permissions

This extension uses the following browser permissions: activeTab, storage, downloads, downloads.shelf, scripting, and host permissions for all URLs. These permissions are used solely for the extension's core functionality and do not involve collecting or transmitting user data.

• activeTab: Access the current tab to scan for images when the user opens the extension popup.
• storage: Store user preferences (filename template, filter settings) locally on the device.
• downloads: Save selected images to the user's Downloads folder.
• downloads.shelf: Temporarily hide the Chrome downloads shelf during batch downloads to reduce visual clutter.
• scripting: Inject the image scanning script into web pages to detect images in the DOM.
• Host permissions (<all_urls>): Read page content on any website to find and list all images, including lazy-loaded and CSS background images.

Third-Party Services

Image Downloader — Actually Works does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

Data Storage

All extension data is stored locally on your device using the chrome.storage API. You can clear this data at any time by uninstalling the extension.

Changes to This Policy

If changes are made to this privacy policy, the "Last updated" date above will be updated.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the extension's support page.