Last updated: March 2025
One Screenshot ("we", "us", "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the extension handles your data.
Our core principle: We collect no data. Everything happens on your device. Your screenshots never leave your computer.
One Screenshot is a Chrome browser extension that allows you to:
Chrome requires us to declare all permissions the extension uses. Here's what we request and why:
activeTabAllows the extension to access the active tab when you click the extension icon. This is necessary to capture the content you select.
scriptingAllows the extension to run code that enables the screenshot selection interface. This code only runs when you actively use the extension.
storage
Allows the extension to store the screenshot related data locally on
your computer. All data is stored in
chrome.storage.local—nothing is sent to any server.
clipboardAllows the extension to copy the screenshot taken.
<all_urls>Allows the extension to run on any website. This is necessary because you may want to capture screenshots from any page you visit. The extension only accesses content when you actively click the extension icon—it does not monitor or modify web pages automatically.
We collect no data.
The extension does not:
Screenshots exist only on your device:
Screenshots are never sent to our servers, any third-party service, or the internet.
Your styling preferences (default background colors, padding sizes,
shadow styles, etc.) are stored locally using Chrome's
storage.local API. This data:
Since all processing happens locally on your device, your screenshots are as secure as your computer. We recommend:
Because we don't collect data:
The extension does not use third-party analytics, crash reporting, or tracking services. We don't know who uses the extension or how often.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the extension:
We may update this privacy policy as the extension evolves. Major changes will be communicated to users. Your continued use of the extension after changes means you accept the updated policy.
This extension complies with: