# Privacy Policy — Gmail Quick Search

**Last Updated:** February 14, 2026
**Version:** 1.0

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## Overview

**Gmail Quick Search** is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our Chrome extension.

### Key Principle

**We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.**

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## Data Collection

The Extension:

- ✅ **Does NOT** collect user data
- ✅ **Does NOT** transmit information to external servers
- ✅ **Does NOT** use analytics or tracking
- ✅ **Does NOT** access email content or Gmail data
- ✅ **Does NOT** use any network permissions

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## Local Storage

All saved searches are stored **exclusively on your local device** using Chrome's `chrome.storage.local` API.

This data:

- **Never leaves** your computer
- **Is not synced** to any external service
- **Remains under your complete control** at all times
- **Can be deleted** by uninstalling the extension

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## Permissions Explanation

The Extension requests only minimal permissions:

| Permission | Purpose | Data Transmitted |
|-----------|---------|------------------|
| `storage` | Save your searches locally | None |
| `tabs` | Navigate to Gmail when clicking a search | None |
| `https://mail.google.com/*` | Display the popup on Gmail | None |

**No data is transmitted or collected through these permissions.**

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## Third-Party Services

The Extension:

- **Does NOT use** any third-party services
- **Does NOT use** CDNs or analytics platforms
- **Does NOT call** any external APIs
- **Contains no tracking code** of any kind

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## Security

- **All logic runs locally** on your device
- **Open source code** available for audit
- **MIT License** for full transparency
- **Pinned dependencies** to prevent supply chain attacks

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## Changes to This Policy

If we make material changes to this privacy policy, we will:

1. Update this document
2. Update the version number
3. Notify users of the change

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## Questions or Concerns?

For questions about this privacy policy or to report privacy concerns, please open an issue at:

**GitHub:** [kennyparsons/chrome-extension-gmail-searches](https://github.com/kennyparsons/chrome-extension-gmail-searches/issues)

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## Compliance

This extension complies with:

- **Chrome Web Store Privacy Policy Requirements**
- **GDPR** (General Data Protection Regulation) — no personal data collected
- **CCPA** (California Consumer Privacy Act) — no personal data collected