Privacy Policy

Overview

At Stepify, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our Chrome extension for creating screenshots and documentation.

                        TL;DR: We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data or
                        screenshots. Everything stays on your device.
                    

Information We Don't Collect

Stepify is designed with privacy as a core principle. We want to be clear about what we DON'T do:

We do NOT collect any screenshots you capture
We do NOT collect any captions or text you enter
We do NOT track your browsing history
We do NOT collect personal information (name, email, etc.)
We do NOT send any data to external servers
We do NOT use analytics or tracking tools
We do NOT sell or share any data with third parties

How Stepify Works

All data processing happens locally on your device:

Screenshots: Captured and stored in your browser's local storage
Captions: Saved locally alongside your screenshots
Export Files: Generated on your device and downloaded directly to your computer
Session Data: Temporarily stored in browser memory and cleared when you close the extension

Nothing leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share the exported files.

Permissions Explained

Stepify requires certain permissions to function. Here's why we need each one:

Active Tab

Allows us to capture screenshots of the current browser tab you're working on.

Storage

Enables local storage of your screenshots and captions in your browser. This data never leaves your device.

Side Panel

Allows the extension to display the side panel interface where you manage your captures.

Scripting

Enables the extension to detect clicks on web pages for automatic screenshot capture.

All URLs (Host Permissions)

Allows the extension to work on any website you visit. This is necessary because you may need to create documentation for any web application.

Data Storage

All data is stored locally using Chrome's built-in storage API:

Screenshots are stored as base64-encoded images
Data persists until you manually clear it using the "Clear All" button
Clearing your browser data will also remove Stepify's stored captures
No data is synced across devices or backed up to any server

Third-Party Services

Stepify does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. The extension is completely self-contained and operates entirely offline.

The only external libraries used are:

jsPDF: For generating PDF files locally in your browser
JSZip: For creating ZIP archives locally in your browser

Both libraries run entirely in your browser and do not send data anywhere.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Stepify after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Open Source

Stepify's code is transparent and can be inspected at any time by viewing the extension files in your Chrome extensions folder. We believe in transparency and want you to be able to verify our privacy claims.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how Stepify handles your data, please feel free to reach out to us.