Chrome Extension Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 16, 2026
1. What Markie Is
Markie is a Chrome extension that lets you save visual assets (images, videos, PDFs, and page screenshots) from web pages to your local Markie desktop application. The extension communicates exclusively with the Markie app running on your computer at localhost:3210.
2. Data We Collect
When you save an asset, the extension sends the following information to the Markie desktop app on your computer:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Asset file (image, video, or PDF) | The file you chose to save |
| Source URL | Where the asset was found, so you can revisit it |
| Page URL and title | Context about which page you saved from |
| Source domain | Organising saved assets by website |
| File type, MIME type, file size | Categorising and displaying assets correctly |
| Page screenshot (when saving a full page) | A visual snapshot of the page you chose to capture |
| Meta description (when saving a full page) | A brief description from the page's metadata |
3. Data Stored Locally by the Extension
The extension stores a single authentication token in Chrome's local storage (chrome.storage.local). This token is used to communicate with the Markie desktop app on your computer. No other data is stored by the extension itself.
4. Where Your Data Goes
localhost:3210). No data is transmitted to external servers, cloud services, or third parties.The extension does not use analytics, telemetry, crash reporting, or any external services. There are no network requests to any server other than your local machine.
5. When Data Is Collected
Data is only collected when you explicitly take an action:
- Right-clicking an asset and selecting “Save to Markie”
- Clicking the “Save” button in the extension popup
- Clicking the “Save page” button to capture a full-page screenshot
The extension never collects data passively or in the background. No browsing history, keystrokes, or page content is recorded.
6. Browser Permissions
The extension requests the following permissions, each for a specific purpose:
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
activeTab | Access the current tab's URL and title when you save an asset |
contextMenus | Add “Save to Markie” to the right-click menu |
scripting | Scan the page for saveable assets and capture screenshots |
storage | Store the local authentication token |
tabs | Get tab information to display in the popup and coordinate saves |
localhost:3210 | Communicate with the Markie desktop app on your computer |
7. Website Content Access
The extension's content script runs on web pages to enable asset detection and saving. It accesses:
- Image, video, and link elements to find saveable assets
- CSS background images on elements larger than 300×300 pixels
- Page meta tags (description) when capturing a full page
The content script does not read or collect page text, form inputs, passwords, cookies, or any personal information displayed on the page.
8. Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or transfer any data to third parties. Since all data stays on your local machine, there is nothing to share.
9. Data Retention
Assets saved through the extension are stored by the Markie desktop app on your local file system. You can delete any saved asset at any time through the Markie app. Uninstalling the extension removes the stored authentication token from Chrome.
10. Children's Privacy
Markie is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at contact@vitgranen.com.