privacy-policy
Last updated: January 2025
Overview
“Append to Google Doc” is a Chrome extension that allows users to quickly save selected text from any webpage to their Google Docs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your data.
Key Points:
We do NOT collect or store your personal data on any server
We do NOT sell or share your data with third parties
All data processing happens locally in your browser
Information We Access
To provide our service, the extension accesses:
Selected text: The text you highlight on webpages when using the extension
Page URL: The URL of the webpage where you selected the text (included as source reference)
Google Account: Used for authentication to access your Google Docs via OAuth 2.0
How We Use Information
The information accessed is used solely to:
Append your selected text to your specified Google Doc
Include the source URL as a reference in the appended content
Authenticate with Google to access your documents
Data Storage
The extension stores the following data locally in your browser:
Google Doc URL: The document you’ve configured to append text to
Authentication token: Temporarily stored to maintain your Google sign-in session
This data is stored using Chrome’s built-in storage API and never leaves your device except when communicating directly with Google’s APIs.
Third-Party Services
This extension uses the following Google services:
Google OAuth 2.0: For secure authentication
Google Docs API: To append text to your documents
Your use of these services is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Data Sharing
We do NOT share your data with any third parties. The only data transmission that occurs is:
Between your browser and Google’s servers (for authentication and document editing)
Your Rights
You can:
Sign out: Remove Google authentication at any time via the extension popup
Clear data: Remove all stored data by uninstalling the extension
Revoke access: Remove the extension’s access to your Google account at Google Account Permissions
Security
We implement security best practices including:
Using OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication (we never see your Google password)
All communication with Google APIs uses HTTPS encryption
No server-side storage of any user data
Children’s Privacy
This extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Email: browny@informalwriting.cc