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Privacy Policy for Smart Copy Cleaner

Last updated: May 2026

Smart Copy Cleaner is built with a privacy-first approach. Your data stays on your device.

1. Data Collection and Usage

No Personal Data: The Extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information, browsing history, or user data.

Local Processing: All text cleaning and processing (removing citations, links, and formatting) happens entirely on your local machine within your browser session.

No Remote Servers: The Extension does not communicate with any external servers or APIs.

2. Permissions Justification

ActiveTab & Scripting: These permissions are used solely to access the text you select and perform the cleaning process.

ContextMenus: Used only to provide the "Clean Copy" option in your right-click menu.

3. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page.

4. Contact

If you have questions, you can contact the developer at: gnndumi@gmail.com

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