Web Stepper
Web Stepper Privacy
Web Stepper Chrome Extension Privacy Policy
Web Stepper Version 1.0
Last Updated: July 6, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how the "Web Stepper" Chrome Extension ("the Extension") collects, uses, and protects information. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
1. Data Collection and Use by the Extension
The "Web Stepper" Chrome Extension is designed with user privacy as a core principle. The Extension itself does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal data or personally identifiable information (PII) of its users.
All operations performed by the Extension occur entirely within your local browser environment.
2. Information Accessed by the Extension (Local Processing Only)
To provide its functionality, the Extension requires access to certain browser features. However, all processing of this information is strictly local to your device and is not sent to any external servers or third parties by the Extension itself.
Chrome Bookmarks: The Extension accesses your Chrome bookmarks to read and identify bookmark URLs within your folders, enabling navigation between them. This information is used solely for the purpose of navigating your bookmarks and remains on your local device.
Active Tab Information: The Extension accesses the URL of your currently active browser tab to determine if it is a bookmarked page and to identify its position within your bookmark folders. This URL information is processed locally and is not stored or transmitted.
Notifications: The Extension uses Chrome's notification system to provide informational messages to the user (e.g., when the UI cannot be displayed on a restricted page, or upon initial setup). No personal data is transmitted through these notifications.
3. Links to External Websites and Associated Data Collection
The "Web Stepper" Extension includes a “Home” and/or "Help" link that, when clicked, will navigate your browser to an external Web Stepper support website (e.g., https://www.dwghoster.com/webstep/helpabout). This specific URL may change as the hosting arrangements of Web Stepper changes from time to time, but neither the help and support content will change nor its intent to only provide such information.
Please be aware that this external website may collect information according to its own privacy practices. This standard collection can include, but is not limited to, your IP address, browser type (User-Agent string), operating system, the referring URL (the page you were on when you clicked the link), and the date and time of your visit. This data is typically gathered as part of standard server logs or website analytics for purposes such as website security, maintenance, and traffic analysis.
This data collection occurs on the external website, not directly by the "Web Stepper" Extension itself. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy of https://www.dwghoster.com/webstep/ (or the specific help page URL) to understand its data collection, use, and sharing practices. However, it is non-exceptional data exposure associated with common web browsing.
4. No Tracking Technologies by the Extension
The Extension itself does not use cookies, web beacons, or any other tracking technologies to monitor your Browse activity or collect information about you.
5. No External Communication or Data Storage by the Extension
Beyond facilitating the user's navigation to the external website via the "Help" link, the Extension does not:
Connect to any external servers or third-party services. Send any user data, Browse history, or bookmark information to any external location. Store any user data persistently on your computer beyond what Chrome itself manages for extensions (e.g., local extension settings, which Web Stepper does not explicitly use for user data beyond temporary session state).
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page within the Chrome Web Store listing or other distribution channels. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
7. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the "Web Stepper" Extension's privacy practices, please contact the developer via the contact form or via the support channel provided on the Chrome Web Store listing page.
