Privacy Policy for TimePrice Chrome Extension
Effective Date: January 24, 2026
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
1. Introduction
TimePrice ("we," "our," or "the extension") is a Chrome browser extension that converts product prices displayed on websites into the equivalent amount of working time based on your personal salary information. This privacy policy describes how TimePrice collects, uses, stores, and shares (or does not share) your information.
2. Data Collection
2.1 Information We Collect
TimePrice collects and stores the following information locally on your device:
- Salary Information: Your monthly salary amount that you manually enter
- Currency Preference: Your selected currency (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP)
- Work Schedule: Work hours per day and work days per month that you manually enter
- Extension Settings: Enable/disable state and other configuration preferences
2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect
TimePrice does NOT collect the following types of information:
- Personal identifying information (name, email address, phone number, physical address)
- Browsing history or website visit data
- Product viewing or purchasing behavior
- Location data or IP addresses
- Payment or financial account information
- Authentication credentials or passwords
- Health information
- Biometric data
- User-generated content or communications
- Device identifiers or hardware information
- Search history or queries
2.3 How Information is Collected
All information is collected through direct user input via the extension's settings interface. The extension does not use cookies, tracking pixels, analytics services, or any automated collection methods.
3. Data Use and Purpose
3.1 How We Use Your Information
The information you provide is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Hourly Rate Calculation: Computing your hourly wage based on salary and work schedule
- Price Conversion: Converting monetary prices into time equivalents on websites you visit
- Display Functionality: Showing converted time values on web pages in place of or alongside original prices
- Settings Persistence: Maintaining your preferences across browser sessions
3.2 Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for processing your data is your explicit consent, which you provide by:
- Installing and using the extension
- Voluntarily entering your salary and work schedule information
- Enabling the price conversion feature
4. Data Storage
4.1 Where Data is Stored
All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.sync API. Specifically:
- Local Storage: Data resides on your computer's hard drive
- Chrome Sync (Optional): If you are signed into Chrome with sync enabled, Chrome may sync your extension settings across your devices. This sync is controlled entirely by Google Chrome and subject to Google's privacy policy
- No External Servers: TimePrice does not operate any servers, databases, or cloud storage systems. We have no infrastructure to receive, store, or access your data
4.2 Data Retention
Your data is retained indefinitely in local storage until you:
- Manually clear the extension's data through Chrome settings
- Uninstall the extension (which removes all local data)
- Clear your browser's data/cache
Because we do not collect or store data on external servers, there is no data retention period on our end—all data retention is controlled by you through your browser.
4.3 Data Security
Security measures include:
- Local-Only Storage: Data never leaves your device, eliminating transmission security risks
- No Network Requests: The extension does not make any network requests to external servers
- Chrome's Built-in Security: Data benefits from Chrome's native storage encryption and security features
- Limited Permissions: The extension requests only the minimum permissions necessary for functionality
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
5.1 Third-Party Sharing
TimePrice does NOT share, sell, rent, or transfer your data to any third parties.
This includes:
- No sharing with advertisers or marketing companies
- No sharing with analytics services
- No sharing with data brokers
- No sharing with affiliate partners
- No sharing with parent companies or subsidiaries (we have none)
5.2 Service Providers
TimePrice does not use any third-party service providers, including:
- No cloud hosting services
- No analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Mixpanel)
- No crash reporting services
- No customer support platforms
- No payment processors (the extension is free)
5.3 Legal Disclosure
Because we do not collect or have access to your data, we cannot disclose it to law enforcement or government agencies, even if legally required. If served with a legal request, we would inform the requesting party that we do not possess user data.
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Access and Control
You have complete control over your data:
- Access: View your stored settings anytime by clicking the extension icon
- Modification: Edit your salary, currency, or work schedule at any time through the extension interface
- Deletion: Delete all data by uninstalling the extension or clearing Chrome's extension data
- Export: No export feature is needed as all data is visible in the settings interface
6.2 Rights Under GDPR (EU Users)
For users in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Access your data through the extension settings
- Right to Rectification: Correct your data by editing settings
- Right to Erasure: Delete your data by uninstalling the extension
- Right to Restriction: Stop processing by disabling the extension
- Right to Data Portability: Manual export (record your settings)
- Right to Object: Disable or uninstall the extension
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Uninstall the extension at any time
6.3 Rights Under CCPA (California Users)
For California residents, you have the right to:
- Know: We've disclosed all data collection above
- Delete: Uninstall the extension to delete all data
- Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information
- Non-Discrimination: Not applicable as the extension is free and we don't collect data
7. Permissions Justification
7.1 Chrome Permissions Explained
TimePrice requests the following Chrome permissions:
| Permission |
Purpose |
Data Access |
| storage |
Save your salary settings locally |
Salary amount, currency, work hours, work days, enable/disable state |
| activeTab |
Read and modify prices on current webpage |
Visible text on the page you're viewing (only price text matching currency patterns) |
| host_permissions (<all_urls>) |
Work on any shopping website globally |
Read visible text to find prices; write converted time values |
7.2 Permission Limitations
Important clarifications:
- activeTab only accesses the current page when you're viewing it, not background tabs
- host_permissions are necessary because users shop on countless different websites; we cannot predict which sites users will visit
- Despite broad permissions, the extension only reads visible price text and does not access form data, passwords, or personal information
8. Children's Privacy
TimePrice does not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age (or under 16 in the EEA). Because the extension requires users to manually enter salary information, it is intended for working adults. However, since we do not collect any personal identifying information, we cannot determine the age of users.
If a parent or guardian becomes aware that their child has provided information through the extension, they should uninstall the extension from the child's browser to remove all data.
9. International Data Transfers
TimePrice does not transfer data internationally because:
- All data is stored locally on your device
- We do not operate servers in any country
- No data is transmitted to us or any third party
If you use Chrome Sync, Google may transfer your synced extension settings internationally according to Google's data practices. This is outside of TimePrice's control.
10. Cookies and Tracking
TimePrice does not use:
- Cookies
- Web beacons or tracking pixels
- Fingerprinting techniques
- Analytics or tracking scripts
- Session tracking
- Cross-site tracking
The extension operates entirely offline and does not track user behavior in any way.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Because TimePrice does not track users, Do Not Track (DNT) signals are not applicable. The extension respects user privacy by default and does not engage in any tracking activities.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in the extension's functionality
- Changes in privacy laws or regulations
- Improvements to our privacy practices
When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through the Chrome Web Store listing
- Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or TimePrice's data practices, please contact us at:
Email: luke1278@gmail.com
Response Time: We aim to respond within 7 business days
For GDPR-related inquiries from EU users or CCPA-related inquiries from California residents, please include "GDPR Request" or "CCPA Request" in your email subject line.
14. Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns about our privacy practices that we are unable to resolve through direct communication, you may:
- EU Users: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
- California Users: Contact the California Attorney General's office
- Other Users: Contact your local consumer protection agency
15. Open Source and Transparency
TimePrice is committed to transparency. Users and security researchers can:
- Review the extension's source code to verify privacy claims
- Examine data storage practices through Chrome's developer tools
- Monitor network activity to confirm no data transmission occurs
Summary: TimePrice stores your salary information locally on your device to convert prices into working time. We don't collect, access, or share your data with anyone. You have complete control and can delete everything by uninstalling the extension. All calculations happen on your computer—we have no servers, no tracking, and no way to access your information.
16. Governing Law
This privacy policy is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of New South Wales, Australia, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
TimePrice Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 24, 2026
Version 1.0