Privacy Policy

Overview

Volume Boost is a Chrome extension that amplifies audio on web pages. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Local Data Storage

Volume Boost stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome's local storage API:

• Volume Level Settings: Your preferred volume amplification level (0-6400%)
• Debug Mode Preference: Whether debug logging is enabled (if you choose to enable it)

Audio Stream Access

Volume Boost requires access to audio streams from web pages to provide volume amplification. This access is temporary and only used for real-time audio processing. We do not record, store, or transmit any audio content.

What We Do NOT Collect

Volume Boost does not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:

• Personal information (name, email, address, etc.)
• Browsing history or website URLs
• Audio recordings or content
• Usage analytics or telemetry data
• Device information or system specifications
• Location data
• Cookies or tracking data

How We Use Information

The limited information stored locally is used solely for:

• Functionality: Remembering your volume preferences between browser sessions
• User Experience: Providing consistent volume amplification based on your settings
• Debugging: Optional debug logging to help troubleshoot issues (only if you enable it)

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure local storage API. No data is transmitted to external servers, cloud services, or third parties.

Data Security

Your data is protected by:

• Chrome's built-in security measures for extension data
• Local-only storage (no network transmission)
• Minimal data collection practices
• No third-party integrations or external dependencies

Permissions Explained

Volume Boost requests the following Chrome permissions:

Required Permissions

• tabCapture: Captures audio streams from web pages for volume amplification
• activeTab: Access to the currently active tab to apply volume changes
• offscreen: Creates an offscreen document for audio processing
• storage: Stores your volume preferences locally on your device
• host_permissions (all URLs): Allows the extension to work on any website

How Permissions Are Used

These permissions are used exclusively for the extension's core functionality of amplifying audio. No data is collected, monitored, or transmitted as a result of these permissions.

Third-Party Services

Volume Boost does not integrate with, connect to, or share data with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or external APIs. The extension operates entirely within your browser without external network connections.

Data Retention

Your volume preferences are stored locally until you:

• Uninstall the extension
• Clear your browser's extension data
• Reset Chrome to factory settings

No data is retained by us since all storage is local to your device.

Your Rights and Control

Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: View your volume settings through the extension popup
• Modify: Change your volume preferences at any time
• Delete: Clear all data by uninstalling the extension
• Disable: Turn off the extension without losing your settings

Manual Data Clearing

To manually clear your Volume Boost data:

1. Go to Chrome Settings → Privacy and Security → Site Settings
2. Click on "Additional content settings" → "All sites"
3. Find the extension and clear its data, or
4. Simply uninstall and reinstall the extension

Children's Privacy

Volume Boost does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. Since we don't collect personal data from any users, this extension is safe for users of all ages.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.

Notification of Changes

Significant changes to our privacy practices will be communicated through:

• Updates to this privacy policy page
• Extension update notes (if applicable)

Open Source Transparency

Volume Boost is built with transparency in mind. The extension's code architecture demonstrates our commitment to privacy:

• Clean, documented code structure
• No external API calls or network requests
• Minimal permission usage
• Local-only data storage

Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We are committed to addressing any privacy concerns promptly and transparently.

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