Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 6, 2025

Privacy Summary

TL;DR: JSON Brace operates entirely on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All JSON processing happens locally in your browser. Only essential settings are stored locally to ensure the extension functions properly.

Overview

JSON Brace ("the Extension", "we", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Safari extension operates entirely within your browser and does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.

Key Privacy Principle: All functionality of this extension is performed locally on your device. Your JSON data never leaves your browser and is never transmitted to any external servers or third parties.

Data Collection

We want to be completely transparent about what data our extension does and does not collect:

What We DO NOT Collect

Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information
JSON Data: We do not access, store, or transmit any JSON content you view or process with our extension
Browsing Activity: We do not track your browsing history, visited websites, or online behavior
Usage Analytics: We do not collect analytics data about how you use the extension
Location Data: We do not access or collect your geographic location
Account Information: We do not require registration or account creation

What We DO Store Locally

The extension stores minimal settings data locally on your device using Safari's secure storage APIs to ensure proper functionality:

Theme Preference: Your choice between dark and light mode
Display Settings: Whether to show preview information
Expansion Level: Your preferred default level for expanding JSON structures
Extension State: Temporary information about whether JSON content is detected on current pages

Important: All locally stored data remains on your device and is never transmitted anywhere. This data is only used to remember your preferences and ensure the extension works as expected.

How Our Extension Works

JSON Brace processes all data locally within your browser using client-side JavaScript. Here's how it operates:

Content Detection: The extension scans web pages to identify JSON content
Local Processing: All JSON formatting, syntax highlighting, and tree view generation happens entirely on your device
Display Enhancement: The extension modifies how JSON is displayed in your browser without sending data elsewhere

Permissions We Request

Our extension requests the following permissions from Safari, and here's exactly why we need each one:

Access to All Websites (*://*/*): Required to detect and format JSON content on any website you visit
Storage Permission: Used exclusively to save your preferences locally (theme, display settings, etc.)
Active Tab Permission: Allows the extension to know which tab has JSON content and enable/disable the extension icon accordingly
Scripting Permission: Enables the extension to inject the JSON formatting code into web pages

Transparency Note: While the extension requests access to all websites, it only activates and processes content when JSON data is detected. It does not monitor or collect information from non-JSON pages.

Data Security

Since we do not collect or transmit any data, there are no external data security risks associated with using our extension. However, we implement several security best practices:

Local Processing Only: All operations are performed locally, eliminating network-based security risks
No External Connections: The extension does not make any network requests with your data
Secure Storage: Local preferences are stored using Safari's secure storage APIs
Content Security: The extension follows Safari's security guidelines and content security policies

Third-Party Services

Our extension does not integrate with, connect to, or share data with any third-party services, analytics platforms, advertising networks, or external APIs.

The only third-party interaction occurs through:

Apple App Store: Distribution of the extension is handled by Apple's App Store, which is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy
Safari Browser: The extension operates within Safari's framework and follows Safari's privacy and security protocols

Your Privacy Rights

Since we do not collect personal data, traditional data privacy rights (such as data access, rectification, or deletion requests) do not apply. However, you maintain complete control over the extension:

Settings Control: You can modify or reset all extension preferences through the extension's popup interface
Disable Extension: You can disable or remove the extension at any time through Safari's Extensions preferences
Clear Local Data: Removing the extension will automatically clear all locally stored preferences

Children's Privacy

Our extension is safe for users of all ages. Since we do not collect any personal information, there are no special privacy concerns related to children's use of this extension.

International Users

This extension complies with major international privacy regulations including GDPR (European Union), CCPA (California), and other regional privacy laws by design, since no personal data is collected or processed.

Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

Since our extension does not collect personal data, most changes would likely be clarifications or updates to reflect new features that maintain our privacy-first approach.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please feel free to contact us:

Email: [email protected]

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

Final Privacy Commitment

JSON Brace is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We believe that powerful, useful tools can be created without compromising user privacy. Your JSON data stays on your device, your browsing remains private, and your trust in our extension is never taken for granted.