Introduction
Global News Scraper ("we", "our", "the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that displays international news headlines directly within Google search results. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Data We Collect
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
The Extension operates entirely within your browser. Specifically:
- No personal information — We do not collect your name, email address, or any identifying information.
- No browsing history — We do not track, record, or transmit the websites you visit or your search queries.
- No analytics or tracking — We do not use any analytics services, tracking pixels, or fingerprinting technologies.
- No cookies — The Extension does not set or read any cookies.
- No remote servers — All data processing happens locally in your browser. We do not operate any backend servers that receive your data.
Data Stored Locally
The Extension uses Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.local API to store your preferences on your device. This includes:
- Extension on/off toggle state
- Region filter preferences
- Saved/bookmarked articles (Pro feature)
- License key (Pro users only)
- Usage statistics (search count, article count) — stored locally only
This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third party.
News Content
The Extension fetches publicly available news headlines from Google News RSS feeds. These requests are made directly from your browser to Google's servers. We do not proxy, intercept, or log these requests.
Advertising
The free version of the Extension may display advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Google AdSense may use cookies and collect data according to Google's Privacy Policy. We do not have access to or control over the data collected by Google AdSense. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Services
The Extension interacts with the following third-party services:
- Google News RSS — To fetch news headlines. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense — To display ads in the free version. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
- PayPal — For Pro license purchases (external link only). Subject to PayPal's Privacy Policy.
Permissions
The Extension requests the following browser permissions:
- activeTab — To inject the news panel into Google search result pages.
- storage — To save your preferences locally on your device.
- contextMenus — To provide a right-click "Search Global News" option.
- Host permission (google.com) — To activate on Google search pages and fetch news feeds.
Children's Privacy
The Extension is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: