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ViewshotAI

Privacy Policy

Effective date: April 12, 2026

ViewshotAI ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that captures full-page screenshots and provides AI-powered analysis features. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and how it is stored.

1. Data We Collect and Store

Screenshots

All screenshots you capture are stored locally on your device using your browser's IndexedDB and chrome.storage.local. Screenshots never leave your device unless you explicitly choose to share them (see Section 3).

API Keys

If you choose to use AI features or the sharing feature, you may provide API keys (Anthropic API key and/or ImgBB API key). These keys are stored locally on your device via chrome.storage.sync, which may sync across your signed-in Chrome browsers through your Google account. We do not have access to your API keys.

Usage Statistics

The Extension tracks a simple screenshot counter (total count, daily count, and timestamps) stored locally via chrome.storage.sync. This data is used solely to display statistics in the extension popup and is never transmitted to any server.

Gallery Metadata

Thumbnail images, page titles, URLs, and timestamps of your captured screenshots are stored locally via chrome.storage.local to power the gallery feature. This data remains on your device.

2. Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information, browsing history, cookies, or analytics data to our own servers. We have no servers. All data stays on your device.

3. Third-Party Services

The Extension integrates with two optional third-party APIs. These are only used when you explicitly provide your own API keys and trigger the relevant feature:

Anthropic API (Claude)

• Used for: AI summary generation, key info highlights, text extraction (OCR), and Q&A.
• Data sent: Page text content and/or screenshot image data are sent directly from your browser to the Anthropic API.
• When: Only when you have configured an Anthropic API key and a screenshot capture or analysis is triggered.
• Privacy policy: anthropic.com/privacy

ImgBB API

• Used for: Uploading screenshots to generate a shareable link.
• Data sent: The screenshot image is uploaded to ImgBB's servers.
• When: Only when you click the "Share" button in the viewer and have configured an ImgBB API key.
• Note: Shared images are hosted on ImgBB's servers and may be accessible via the generated link. Uploaded images expire after 30 days.
• Privacy policy: imgbb.com/privacy

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your data with any third parties. Data is only sent to the third-party services listed above when you explicitly initiate those features.

5. Permissions Explained

The Extension requests the following Chrome permissions:

• activeTab — To capture a screenshot of the currently active tab.
• tabs — To access the current tab's URL and title for display purposes.
• scripting — To inject the content script that measures page dimensions and handles scroll-based capture.
• storage — To save your settings, API keys, and gallery data locally.
• unlimitedStorage — To store full-resolution screenshots locally without hitting browser storage limits.
• downloads — To enable PNG and PDF download of your screenshots.
• host_permissions (<all_urls>) — Required to capture screenshots and inject the content script on any webpage you visit.

6. Data Retention

Screenshots and gallery data are stored locally until you delete them via the gallery's delete function. API keys are stored until you remove them from the settings panel. The Extension does not automatically delete or expire any locally stored data.

7. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Effective date" at the top of this page. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: tanil09@gmail.com
GitHub: 

ViewshotAI · Privacy Policy · Last updated April 12, 2026