🎯 Privacy Policy - WebElement Inspector Chrome Extension
Last Updated: August 11, 2025
About WebElement Inspector
WebElement Inspector is a developer tool extension that helps web developers and QA engineers inspect DOM elements and generate precise locators for automation testing frameworks like Playwright, Selenium, and Cypress.
đź”’ Privacy Summary
WebElement Inspector operates entirely locally within your browser. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data, browsing history, or website content to external servers.
1.1 Data We DO NOT Collect
- Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personal identifiers
- Browsing History: We do not track or store which websites you visit
- Website Content: We do not collect or store content from web pages you inspect
- User Behavior: We do not track how you use the extension
- Analytics Data: We do not use analytics services or tracking tools
1.2 Local Data Storage
The extension stores only user preferences locally in your browser using Chrome’s storage API:
- Settings Preferences: Your chosen locator types (CSS, XPath, Playwright)
- UI Configuration: Tooltip position, display preferences
- Feature Toggles: Enabled/disabled features like hover tooltips and live mode
- Timing Settings: Auto-pin delay configurations
2.1 Local Processing Only
All data processing happens locally within your browser:
- DOM Analysis: Reading element properties to generate locators
- Locator Generation: Creating CSS selectors, XPath expressions, and Playwright locators
- User Interface: Displaying extension settings and generated locators
- Settings Storage: Remembering your preferences between sessions
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
đźš« No Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose any data to third parties because we don’t collect any data to share.
Since WebElement Inspector operates entirely locally:
- No data is transmitted to external servers
- No third-party services are used
- No advertising networks have access to your data
- No analytics companies receive your information
4. Permissions Explanation
4.1 Required Permissions
WebElement Inspector requests the following permissions for core functionality:
- activeTab: Access the currently active tab to inspect DOM elements when you explicitly activate the extension
- storage: Store your settings and preferences locally in your browser
- scripting: Inject content scripts to analyze DOM structure and generate locators
- sidePanel: Display the extension interface in Chrome’s side panel
- notifications: Show feedback messages when operations complete
- tabs: Identify the active tab for proper extension operation
4.2 User Control
- Extension only activates when you explicitly open it
- All permissions are used only for declared functionality
- You can disable the extension at any time
- No background data collection occurs
5. Data Security
Since all processing happens locally in your browser:
- No Network Transmission: Your data never leaves your device
- Local Storage Security: Settings are stored using Chrome’s secure storage API
- No External Dependencies: No external libraries or services are used
- Isolation: Extension operates in Chrome’s secure extension environment
6. Data Retention
Local settings and preferences are retained until:
- You uninstall the extension
- You clear browser data
- You reset extension settings
7. Children’s Privacy
WebElement Inspector is designed for web developers and QA professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Since we don’t collect any personal information, this extension is safe for users of all ages.
8. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Updates will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Your Rights
Since we don’t collect personal data, traditional data protection rights (access, rectification, deletion) don’t apply. However, you always have the right to:
- Disable or uninstall the extension at any time
- Clear local settings through browser settings
- Review what data is stored locally
10. Compliance
This privacy policy is designed to comply with:
- GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
- Chrome Web Store Policies: Google’s extension policies
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or WebElement Inspector’s privacy practices, please contact us:
© 2025 WebElement Inspector. This extension is open source and community-driven.
Privacy Policy version 1.0 - Effective August 5, 2025