Privacy-Policy---Playwright-POM-Generator

Privacy Policy - Playwright POM Generator

Overview

Playwright POM Generator is a Chrome extension that generates Playwright Page Object Model code from webpages. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Bottom line: We do NOT collect, store, or transmit ANY user data.

Data Collection

What We DON’T Do ❌

What the Extension Does ✅

Everything happens locally. Nothing leaves your browser.

Permissions Explanation

The extension requests these permissions from Chrome. Here’s why each is needed:

1. activeTab Permission

What it allows:
Access to read the content of the currently active tab

Why we need it:
To analyze page structure (DOM) and identify interactive elements (buttons, inputs, forms) when you click “Analyze Current Page”

When it’s used:
Only when you explicitly click the “Analyze Current Page” button

Privacy impact:
Minimal - we only read page structure, never transmit it anywhere

2. scripting Permission

What it allows:
Inject JavaScript code into web pages

Why we need it:
Required by Manifest V3 to programmatically inject our content script that scans the page for elements

When it’s used:
Only when you click “Analyze Current Page”

Privacy impact:
None - the injected script only reads DOM structure and runs locally

3. storage Permission

What it allows:
Store data locally using chrome.storage.local

Why we need it:
To remember your preferences across browser sessions:

Privacy impact:
None - all data is stored locally on your device, never synchronized or transmitted

4. sidePanel Permission

What it allows:
Display extension interface in Chrome’s side panel

Why we need it:
To show the generated code and extension controls in a non-intrusive way

Privacy impact:
None - purely for UI display

5. <all_urls> Host Permission

What it allows:
Run content script on any website

Why we need it:
The tool is designed to work on ANY website (development, testing, production environments). QA engineers and developers need to analyze pages across many different domains.

Limitations:

Alternative considered:
Requesting permission per-domain would severely harm usability and workflow

Privacy impact:
Controlled - only reads page structure on user command, never transmits data

Data Storage Details

What We Store Locally

The extension uses chrome.storage.local (Chrome’s local storage API) to save:

  1. User Preferences:

    • language: “typescript” or “python”
    • namingConvention: “camelCase”, “snake_case”, or “PascalCase”
    • includeComments: boolean
    • includeAssertions: boolean
    • groupBySection: boolean
    • locatorStrategy: “semantic-first”, “css-first”, or “testid-only”
    • theme: “light” or “dark”

  2. Session History:

    • Last 20 generated POM files with metadata
    • Each entry includes: timestamp, page URL, generated code, language used
    • Automatically limited to 20 items (oldest removed when limit reached)

Where Data is Stored

How to Clear Data

You can clear all stored data at any time:

  1. Via Chrome Settings:

    • Go to chrome://extensions/
    • Find “Playwright POM Generator”
    • Click “Remove” to uninstall (removes all data)

  2. Via Chrome Storage:

    • Open DevTools (F12)
    • Go to Application → Storage → Extension Storage
    • Manually clear chrome.storage.local

  3. Via Extension UI:

    • History can be cleared from the extension’s history panel

Third-Party Services

We do NOT use ANY third-party services:

All JavaScript libraries are bundled with the extension. No external scripts loaded.

Security Measures

Content Security Policy (CSP)

We implement a strict Content Security Policy:

"content_security_policy": {
  "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'"
}

This prevents:

Safe Coding Practices

Code Transparency

Our extension is 100% open source. You can review every line of code at:

GitHub Repository: https://github.com/TheWonderApps/Playwright-POM-Generator

Data Encryption

Since data is stored locally using Chrome’s storage API:

Your Rights & Control

Data Access

Since we don’t collect any data, there’s no data for you to:

All data is stored locally on YOUR device under YOUR control.

Opt-Out

If you don’t want the extension to store preferences locally:

Data Portability

Your generated code is yours:

Children’s Privacy

The extension does not knowingly collect data from anyone, including children under 13. Since we don’t collect any data at all, COPPA compliance is inherently maintained.

International Users

The extension works the same globally:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally to reflect:

Changes will be noted with an updated “Last Updated” date.

Significant changes will be communicated via:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We do NOT use:

The only browser storage we use is chrome.storage.local for saving YOUR preferences on YOUR device.

Automated Decision-Making

The extension does not use:

The code generation algorithm only analyzes page DOM structure (not user behavior).

Data Breach Notification

Since we don’t collect or store user data on servers:

If a security issue is discovered in the extension code itself, we will:

  1. Release a patched version immediately
  2. Post security advisory on GitHub
  3. Update Chrome Web Store listing
  4. Notify users via extension update

Data Retention Policy

User Preferences: Retained until you uninstall the extension or clear Chrome data

Session History: Last 20 generated POMs retained locally, automatically rotated (oldest deleted when limit reached)

Generated Code: Not retained by the extension (only if you save locally to history)

Deletion: All data is permanently deleted when you uninstall the extension

The extension may generate code that references external documentation (e.g., Playwright official docs). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.

Contact Information

For privacy concerns, questions, or feedback:

We typically respond within 48 hours.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

The extension complies with GDPR because:

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

The extension complies with CCPA because:

Other Regulations

Since we don’t collect data, we inherently comply with most data protection regulations worldwide, including:

Business Transfers

In the unlikely event of:

Your privacy is still protected because:

Compliance Certifications

While we don’t have formal certifications (not required for extensions with zero data collection), our practices align with:

User Responsibilities

While we protect your privacy, you are responsible for:

Summary

Playwright POM Generator is designed with privacy as a core principle:

✅ No data collection
✅ No external communication
✅ No third-party services
✅ 100% local processing
✅ Open source code
✅ Full user control

Your privacy is protected because we simply don’t collect any data at all.

Acknowledgment

By installing and using Playwright POM Generator, you acknowledge that:

  1. You have read this privacy policy
  2. You understand that the extension processes data locally only
  3. You understand that no data is transmitted to external servers
  4. You can uninstall the extension at any time to remove all local data

Last Updated: October 20, 2025
Policy Version: 1.1
Extension Version: 1.0.7
Developer: TheWonderApps

Version History

Version Date Changes Extension Version
1.1 Oct 20, 2025 Enhanced with additional compliance sections, data breach notification, automated decision-making, cookies policy 1.0.7
1.0 Oct 20, 2025 Initial comprehensive privacy policy 1.0.7

Privacy Policy URL

This privacy policy is hosted at:

Attestation

Developer Statement:

I, as the developer of Playwright POM Generator, attest that:

  1. This extension does not collect any user data
  2. This extension does not transmit any data to external servers
  3. All data processing occurs locally in the user’s browser
  4. All permissions are used only for stated purposes
  5. The extension complies with Chrome Web Store policies
  6. The source code is publicly available for audit

Signed: TheWonderApps
Date: October 20, 2025

This privacy policy is effective as of October 20, 2025 and applies to version 1.0.7 and all subsequent versions unless a new policy is published.