Privacy Policy for Bulk PDF Downloader

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 (Required Google Sign-in):
  • Google Account Information: We collect:
  • Email address (for user identification and subscription verification)
  • Name (for personalization)
  • Profile picture (for UI display)
  • Google user ID (for account management)
  • Download Count: Stored locally in your browser
  • Free users: 50 downloads per day limit
  • Pro users: Unlimited downloads
  • Subscription Status: 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: User data is stored locally in your browser only
  • 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 limits, but user identification maintained

3. Third-Party Services

Google OAuth (Required):
  • Used for user authentication (mandatory for all users)
  • We only access basic profile information (email, name, picture, user ID)
  • No browsing data or personal files are accessed
  • Authentication handled securely by Chrome's identity API
Paddle (Payment Processing):
  • Used for pro subscription payments
  • Paddle handles payment processing independently
  • We do not store payment information
  • Payment data linked to your Google email address

4. What the Extension Accesses

To perform its core function, the extension accesses:
  • 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 handled by Chrome
Security Measures:
  • OAuth tokens are handled securely by Chrome's identity API
  • No sensitive data is 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
  • Sign-out removes all local data and resets to login screen
Privacy Options:
  • Google sign-in is required to use the extension
  • You can choose between free (with limits) 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 user preferences and subscription status locally
  • identity: For Google sign-in (required for all users)

8. No Additional Tracking

  • No usage analytics beyond download counting
  • No advertising networks
  • No data mining or profiling beyond subscription management
  • No cookies or persistent identifiers beyond Google authentication

9. Free vs Pro Users

Free Users:
  • Must sign in with Google account
  • Limited to 50 downloads per day
  • User data stored locally only
  • No additional data collection
Pro Users:
  • Must sign in with 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
  • Updated policy in the Chrome Web Store
  • In-app notifications for significant changes

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions or concerns, contact us through the Chrome Web Store developer contact form.
TL;DR
  • All users must sign in with Google (required for extension functionality)
  • Free users: 50 downloads per day, all data local
  • Pro users: Unlimited downloads, same privacy protections
  • No tracking beyond authentication: All data stays in your browser
  • Google sign-in is mandatory: Extension cannot function without it

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