Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 25, 2026
Your privacy matters. SwiftShot is designed with a privacy-first approach. This policy explains what data we collect (spoiler: almost none) and how we handle it.
TL;DR: SwiftShot runs entirely in your browser. We don't collect your screenshots, we don't track your browsing, and we don't sell any data. Your content stays on your device.
Data Collection Overview
| Data Type | Collected? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Your screenshots | No | Stay on your device only |
| Browsing history | No | Not accessed or tracked |
| Personal information | No | No accounts, no sign-up |
| Voice recordings | No | Processed locally by browser |
| Usage analytics | No | No tracking scripts |
| Extension preferences | Yes* | Stored locally in your browser |
*Extension preferences (like your default colors or tool settings) are stored using Chrome's local storage API. This data never leaves your browser.
How the Extension Works
SwiftShot operates entirely within your browser:
- Screenshot capture: Uses Chrome's built-in screenshot API. Images are processed locally.
- Annotations: All drawing and editing happens on a canvas in your browser.
- Voice commands: Uses your browser's Web Speech API. Audio is processed by your browser, not our servers.
- Exports: Files are generated locally and saved directly to your device.
Permissions Explained
The Extension requests certain browser permissions. Here's why:
- activeTab: Required to capture screenshots of the current tab when you click the extension.
- scripting: Required to inject the annotation editor overlay on the page.
- storage: Required to save your preferences locally (like default colors).
- host_permissions (all URLs): Required so you can capture screenshots on any website you visit.
These permissions are the minimum required for the Extension to function. We do not use them to access or collect your personal data.
Third-Party Services
SwiftShot does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. There are no external API calls when you use the extension.
The only external resources are fonts loaded from Google Fonts on this website (not the extension itself).
Data Storage
The only data stored by the Extension is your preferences, which may include:
- Default tool colors
- Last used tool selection
- UI preferences
This data is stored locally using Chrome's chrome.storage.local API and is never transmitted anywhere.
Children's Privacy
SwiftShot is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Your Rights
Since we don't collect personal data, there's nothing to delete or export. You can uninstall the Extension at any time, which will remove all locally stored preferences.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@swiftshot.app
Open Source
Want to verify our privacy claims? The extension code is available for review. We believe in transparency.