Last Updated: March 28, 2026
📋 Introduction
Welcome to Find & Replace Pro ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our Chrome extension. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
By using Find & Replace Pro, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
✨ Key Privacy Points
- ✅ No data collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data
- ✅ Local storage only: All data stays on your device in Chrome's local storage
- ✅ No tracking: We do not track your browsing activity or behavior
- ✅ No third parties: We do not share data with any third parties
- ✅ Open source friendly: You can inspect what the extension does
📋 Information We Collect
Information Stored Locally (On Your Device)
The following information is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. This data never leaves your computer unless you explicitly choose to export it:
🔍 Search History
Your recent search terms and replace patterns are stored locally to provide quick access to frequently used searches.
💾 Templates
Saved find/replace templates you create are stored locally for your convenience.
⚙️ Settings
Your preferences (theme, highlight colors, options) are stored locally to maintain your customized experience.
📊 Usage Statistics
Session statistics (number of replacements) are stored locally and reset when you close Chrome.
Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ We do NOT collect any personal information (name, email, address, etc.)
- ❌ We do NOT collect your browsing history or visited URLs
- ❌ We do NOT collect the content you search or replace
- ❌ We do NOT collect your keystrokes or input data
- ❌ We do NOT use cookies or tracking pixels
- ❌ We do NOT collect device information or IP addresses
- ❌ We do NOT require any account or registration
🎯 How We Use Stored Information
The locally stored information is used solely for the following purposes:
- Functionality: To provide the core find and replace features of the extension
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and settings between sessions
- Convenience: To provide quick access to your recent searches and saved templates
- Performance: To optimize the extension's performance and responsiveness
💾 Data Storage & Security
Where Your Data Is Stored
All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage.local API. This means:
- Data is stored in your Chrome profile directory on your computer
- Data is only accessible by the Find & Replace Pro extension
- Data is NOT synced to any external servers
- Data is NOT shared with us (the developers) or any third parties
Data Security
Since all data remains on your device, you have full control over it. However, please note:
- Data is stored in plain text in Chrome's local storage
- Anyone with access to your computer and Chrome profile can potentially access this data
- We recommend using Chrome's user profiles if you share your computer
- You can clear all extension data at any time via Chrome's extension settings
🔐 Extension Permissions
Find & Replace Pro requests the following permissions to function properly:
activeTab
Access the current tab only when you actively use the extension
scripting
Inject code to perform find/replace operations on web pages
storage
Store your settings, templates, and history locally
host_permissions (<all_urls>)
Work on any website where you need to find and replace text
commands
Enable keyboard shortcuts for quick access
📌 Important: These permissions are necessary for the extension to function. We do not abuse these permissions to collect or transmit your data.
🚫 Third-Party Services
Find & Replace Pro does NOT integrate with any third-party services.
- No analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
- No advertising networks
- No tracking scripts
- No external API calls
- No data sharing with partners or affiliates
The extension operates entirely offline and locally on your device.
👤 Your Rights & Choices
You have complete control over your data:
🗑️ Right to Delete
You can clear all extension data at any time:
- Go to
chrome://extensions/
- Find "Find & Replace Pro"
- Click "Details"
- Click "Clear site data" or "Remove extension"
📥 Right to Export
You can export your templates:
- Open the extension popup
- Click the Templates panel
- Click the Export button (⬇️)
- Save the JSON file to your computer
⚙️ Right to Modify
You can modify or delete individual items:
- Delete individual search history items
- Delete individual templates
- Change settings at any time
- Disable auto-highlight feature
🚫 Right to Uninstall
You can uninstall the extension anytime:
- Go to
chrome://extensions/
- Find "Find & Replace Pro"
- Click "Remove"
- All local data will be deleted
👶 Children's Privacy
Find & Replace Pro is a general-purpose productivity tool and does not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect any personal information from any users, this policy applies universally.
🔄 Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notifying you via the extension popup (for significant changes)
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
📧 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the extension's data practices, please contact us: