Amazon Review Export Privacy Policy

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# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** February 2, 2026

## Introduction

Amazon Reviews to CSV Exporter ("the Extension") is a Chrome/Chromium browser extension that allows you to export Amazon product reviews to CSV format for offline analysis. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use the Extension.

**We are committed to protecting your privacy.** The Extension processes all data locally in your browser and does not transmit any information to external servers.

## Data Collection

### What We Collect

The Extension does **not** collect, store, or transmit any personal information or data to external servers. The Extension only accesses:

- **Amazon product review pages** - When you visit Amazon product review pages (on amazon.com, amazon.in, amazon.co.uk, or amazon.ca), the Extension can detect and parse review content from the page you are viewing.
- **Page content** - The Extension reads the HTML content of Amazon review pages only when you explicitly initiate an export action through the Extension's popup interface.

### What We Do NOT Collect

- Personal information (name, email, address, etc.)
- Amazon account credentials or login information
- Browsing history outside of Amazon review pages
- Product purchase history
- Any data that identifies you personally
- Analytics or usage statistics
- Tracking cookies or identifiers

## Data Processing

All data processing occurs **entirely within your browser** on your local device:

1. **Review Detection** - When you open the Extension popup on an Amazon review page, it detects the current page type (product page or reviews page).

2. **Review Parsing** - When you click "Export Reviews," the Extension parses review data directly from the HTML of the Amazon pages you navigate to. This parsing happens locally in your browser's content script.

3. **CSV Generation** - The Extension generates CSV files locally using the parsed review data. No data leaves your browser during this process.

4. **File Download** - The generated CSV file is downloaded directly to your device's default download location. You have full control over where the file is saved.

**No data is sent to external servers, third-party services, or cloud storage.** All processing is performed client-side in your browser.

## Data Storage

The Extension may use Chrome's local storage API (`chrome.storage.local`) to store:

- **User preferences** - Such as default filter settings or export options (if implemented in future versions)
- **Temporary state** - Progress information during the export process (cleared when export completes)

All stored data remains on your device and is never transmitted externally. You can clear this data at any time by:

- Uninstalling the Extension (which removes all associated data)
- Using Chrome's extension storage management tools
- Clearing your browser's extension storage

## Third-Party Services

The Extension does **not** use any third-party services, analytics tools, tracking libraries, or external APIs. There are no connections to:
- Advertising networks
- Cloud storage services
- Backend servers or APIs
- Social media platforms

The Extension only communicates with Amazon's website to read publicly available review content, similar to how you would view it in your browser.

## Permissions Explanation

The Extension requires the following permissions to function:

### `activeTab` Permission

**Why it's needed:** This permission allows the Extension to access the currently active browser tab when you click the Extension icon. It is used to:

- Detect if you are on an Amazon product or review page
- Read the page URL to determine the product ID
- Access the page's HTML content to parse reviews

**What it means:** The Extension can only access tabs when you explicitly interact with it (by clicking the Extension icon). It cannot access tabs in the background or without your interaction.

### `storage` Permission

**Why it's needed:** This permission allows the Extension to store user preferences and temporary state locally in your browser. It is used to:

- Remember your filter preferences (if implemented)
- Track export progress during multi-page scraping
- Store temporary data needed for the export process

**What it means:** All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. No data is synced to external servers or cloud services.

### Host Permissions for Amazon Domains

**Why it's needed:** The Extension requires permission to access Amazon domains to:

- Inject a content script that can parse review HTML
- Navigate between review pages when scraping multiple pages
- Read review content from the page DOM

**Domains accessed:**

- `*.amazon.com` (Amazon US)
- `*.amazon.in` (Amazon India)
- `*.amazon.co.uk` (Amazon UK)
- `*.amazon.ca` (Amazon Canada)

**What it means:** The Extension can only access Amazon review pages. It cannot access other websites or your browsing activity on non-Amazon sites.

## User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

1. **Right to Access** - Since all data is stored locally, you can access it through Chrome's extension storage management tools.

2. **Right to Deletion** - You can delete all Extension data by uninstalling the Extension or clearing Chrome's extension storage.

3. **Right to Control** - You control when the Extension accesses page content. The Extension only processes reviews when you explicitly click "Export Reviews."

4. **Right to Transparency** - This Privacy Policy provides full transparency about what the Extension does with your data.

5. **Right to Opt-Out** - You can stop using the Extension at any time by disabling or uninstalling it.

## Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

## Security

While the Extension processes all data locally and does not transmit information externally, we recommend:

- Keeping your browser and the Extension updated to the latest version
- Using secure browsing practices
- Reviewing the Extension's source code (available on GitHub) if you have privacy concerns

## Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through the Extension's update notes
- Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

## Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

Since the Extension does not collect or transmit personal data, many regulatory requirements do not apply. However, we are committed to transparency and protecting user privacy regardless of legal requirements.

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**Summary:** Amazon Reviews to CSV Exporter processes all data locally in your browser. No data is sent to external servers. No personal information is collected. You have full control over your data.

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