Chrome Extension Privacy

Last Updated: April 2026

1. Purpose

The RemoveMD Chrome extension lets you strip metadata from files directly from your browser. This notice describes which data the extension accesses, and why. It complements the main Privacy Policy.

2. What the extension accesses

  • Files you choose yourself, through an explicit file picker or drag & drop. Nothing is read without your action.
  • Your anonymous RemoveMD identifier, stored locally to authenticate paid requests. This ID is not linked to any personal data.
  • Basic extension state (preferences, last used format) stored locally in Chrome storage.

3. What the extension does NOT do

  • It does not read or track your browsing history, open tabs or URLs.
  • It does not inject tracking scripts or advertising.
  • It does not collect personal information (name, email, location, etc.).
  • It does not sell or share any data with third parties.

4. Data flow

When you choose a file through the extension:

  1. The file is sent to the RemoveMD API over HTTPS.
  2. The server strips the metadata in memory or on temporary storage.
  3. The cleaned file is returned to the extension and the original is discarded.
  4. No copy of the file is kept on our servers.

5. Permissions

The extension requests only the permissions strictly required for its features. The current manifest declares the minimum scope needed to let you pick a file, talk to the RemoveMD API and save the cleaned result back to your device.

If a future release requires additional permissions, the Chrome Web Store will prompt you for explicit approval before it is installed.

6. Your rights

You can at any time:

  • Uninstall the extension from chrome://extensions, which wipes all locally stored data.
  • Delete your anonymous account on the website, which also invalidates the identifier used by the extension.
  • Exercise the GDPR rights described in the main Privacy Policy.

For any request, email contact@removemd.com.