Bulk PDF Downloader – Privacy Policy

 Bulk PDF Downloader is a browser extension designed to help users find and download all PDF links on a webpage with a single click. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we handle it, and what rights you have as a user.

1. Information We Collect

For All Users (Google Sign-In Required):
We collect the following Google Account information:

  • Email address – for user identification and subscription verification

  • Name – for personalization

  • Profile picture – for display within the UI

  • Google user ID – for account management

Download Count (stored locally):

  • Free users: Limited to 50 downloads per day

  • Pro users: Unlimited downloads

Subscription Status:

  • Includes Pro subscription status and expiration date (stored locally)

2. How We Use Your Information

Google Sign-In (Required):

  • Purpose: User authentication and subscription management

  • Storage: All user data is stored locally in your browser

  • Sharing: We do not share your Google account information with third parties

  • Verification: Used to verify Pro subscription status

Download Tracking:

  • Free users: Daily download count (50 limit) stored locally

  • Pro users: No download limit; user identification maintained

3. Third-Party Services

Google OAuth (Required):

  • Used for user authentication (mandatory for all users)

  • Access limited to basic profile information (email, name, picture, user ID)

  • No browsing data or personal files are accessed

  • Authentication handled securely via Chrome’s Identity API

Paddle (Payment Processing):

  • Used to process Pro subscription payments

  • Paddle handles payment processing independently

  • We do not store any payment information

  • Payment data is linked to your Google email address

4. What the Extension Accesses

To perform its core functions, the extension may access:

  • Webpage content: To identify PDF links (processed locally)

  • PDF URLs: To prepare them for download

  • Active tab: Only when you click “Scan for PDFs”

  • Download folder: To save PDFs to your device

  • Google account: For authentication and subscription verification

5. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only:

  • All user data is stored locally in your browser

  • No data is transmitted to our servers

  • Subscription status is verified locally

  • Google authentication tokens are handled securely by Chrome

Security Measures:

  • OAuth tokens managed securely via Chrome’s Identity API

  • No sensitive data stored in plain text

  • All operations occur within your browser

  • Google’s security standards apply to authentication

6. Your Rights and Choices

Data Control:

  • You can sign out anytime (removes all stored data)

  • You can clear extension data through Chrome settings

  • Signing out resets the extension to the login screen

Privacy Options:

  • Google sign-in is required to use the extension

  • You can choose between Free (limited) or Pro (unlimited) plans

  • All data remains local to your browser

7. Permissions Explained

  • activeTab: To scan the current webpage for PDF links

  • tabs: To communicate between extension components

  • downloads: To save PDF files to your device

  • storage: To store preferences and subscription status locally

  • identity: For Google sign-in (required for all users)

8. No Additional Tracking

  • No analytics beyond download counting

  • No advertising networks

  • No data mining or profiling beyond subscription management

  • No cookies or persistent identifiers other than Google authentication

9. Free vs. Pro Users

Free Users:

  • Must sign in with a Google account

  • Limited to 50 downloads per day

  • Data stored locally only

  • No additional data collection

Pro Users:

  • Must sign in with a Google account

  • Unlimited downloads

  • Subscription status stored locally

  • Same privacy protections as free users

10. Changes to This Policy

If we update this Privacy Policy, you’ll be notified through:

  • Extension update notifications

  • An updated policy in the Chrome Web Store

  • In-app notifications for significant changes

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions or concerns, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store developer contact form.

TL;DR

  • Google sign-in is required for all users

  • Free users: 50 downloads per day, all data stored locally

  • Pro users: Unlimited downloads, same privacy protections

  • No tracking beyond authentication — all data stays in your browser

  • Extension cannot function without Google sign-in

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