Privacy Policy for QuickShot
Last updated: 09/21/2025
Overview
QuickShot is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information.
Data Stored Locally
- Screenshot History: URLs of uploaded screenshots and timestamps
- User Preferences: Extension settings such as image quality and keyboard shortcuts
- Upload Statistics: Number of screenshots taken and dates
Data We Do NOT Collect
- Personal identifiable information (name, email, address)
- Browsing history or web activity tracking
- Location data
- Authentication credentials
- Personal communications
- Local Storage: All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome’s storage API
- Screenshot Upload: Screenshots are uploaded to Imgur’s service for hosting
- No Analytics: We do not track user behavior or collect usage analytics
Data Sharing
- No Data Sharing: We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties
- Imgur Integration: Screenshots are uploaded to Imgur’s public service (subject to Imgur’s privacy policy)
- No Remote Servers: We do not operate servers that collect user data
Data Security
- Local Storage: All personal data remains on your device
- Secure Upload: Screenshots are uploaded using HTTPS encryption
- No Data Transmission: User preferences and history never leave your browser
Third-Party Services
- Imgur: Screenshot images are uploaded to Imgur for hosting. Please review Imgur’s Privacy Policy
- No Other Services: We do not integrate with any other third-party services
Your Rights
- Data Control: All data is stored locally and can be cleared by uninstalling the extension
- No Account Required: No registration or personal information needed
- Full Control: You can delete your screenshot history at any time
Data Retention
- Local Data: Stored until you uninstall the extension or manually clear it
- Uploaded Images: Subject to Imgur’s retention policies
Children’s Privacy
QuickShot does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: fr3d@gmx.net
Technical Details
- Permissions Used: activeTab (for screenshots), storage (for preferences), scripting (for UI), notifications (for status updates)
- No Remote Code: All code is packaged with the extension
- Open Source: Source code available for review
This policy is effective as of the last updated date above.