What This Extension Does
ILoveSnapshots is a Chrome extension that helps you capture screenshots and styled text from webpages. You can take quick screenshots, full-page screenshots that automatically scroll and stitch together, or save text with its original formatting. All your captures are saved to your account.
Account Requirement
You must create an account and log in to use ILoveSnapshots. The extension does not work without authentication. This allows us to save your screenshots and text captures to your personal account so you can access them from any device.
What Data We Collect
Account Information
- Email address: Required to create your account and log in
- Full name: Optional, used for personalization
- Password: Encrypted and securely stored by Supabase (our authentication provider)
- Login tokens: Stored in your browser to keep you logged in
Content You Create
- Screenshots: Images you capture from webpages
- Text captures: Text you save with styling
- Edits: Any changes you make to screenshots in the editor
User Preferences
- Theme selection: Which theme you prefer for text captures
- Feature settings: Whether text capture mode is turned on or off
How We Use Your Data
- Email address: To identify your account, send you important updates, and allow you to reset your password
- Login tokens: To recognize you when you use the extension so you don't have to log in every time
- Screenshots and text: To save your captures to your account so you can access them later
- Preferences: To remember your settings across sessions
What We Don't Collect
- We don't track which websites you visit
- We don't read your browsing history
- We don't capture screenshots or text without you clicking the capture button
- We don't share or sell your data to anyone
Browser Permissions We Request
activeTab: To take screenshots of the webpage you're currently viewing, only when you click the extension icon or use a keyboard shortcut.
tabs: To open the editor in a new tab after you take a screenshot, and to turn text capture features on or off on the current tab.
storage: To save your login token and preferences in your browser, and to temporarily store screenshot data while it's being processed.
scripting: To capture full-page screenshots by automatically scrolling through long pages and stitching multiple screenshots together.
ilovesnapshots.online: To receive your login token when you log in through our website.
Content Script (all websites): To enable text capture features on any website you visit. This feature is turned off by default - you have to turn it on manually using the popup menu or keyboard shortcuts.
How We Store Your Data
- Authentication: Passwords and login tokens are encrypted and securely stored by Supabase
- Screenshots and text: Stored on secure cloud servers
- Temporary data: Screenshot data is briefly stored in your browser during processing, then automatically deleted after 5 minutes
- Preferences: Stored in your browser's local storage
Third-Party Services
We use the following trusted services:
- Supabase: For secure authentication and database storage
- Google OAuth: If you choose to sign in with Google
These services have their own privacy policies. We only share the minimum information necessary for these services to work (like your email for authentication).
Your Rights and Choices
- Access your data: You can view all your saved screenshots and text captures in your dashboard
- Delete your data: You can delete individual captures or your entire account at any time
- Export your data: Download your screenshots at any time
- Turn features on/off: Text capture features are opt-in and can be toggled at any time
- Uninstall: Removing the extension deletes all locally stored data from your browser
Data Retention
- Account data: Kept until you delete your account
- Screenshots and text: Kept until you delete them
- Temporary browser data: Automatically deleted after 5 minutes
- Login tokens: Expire after 7 days (you'll need to log in again)
Security
We take security seriously. Your password is never stored in plain text - it's encrypted by Supabase. Login tokens are securely stored in your browser. All communication between the extension and our servers uses HTTPS encryption.
Children's Privacy
ILoveSnapshots is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If you're a parent and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us and we'll delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last Updated" date at the top. If we make significant changes, we'll notify you by email or through a notice in the extension.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:
- Email: support@ilovesnapshots.online
- Website: https://www.ilovesnapshots.online
Legal Compliance
We comply with applicable data protection laws including GDPR (for European users) and CCPA (for California users). You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.