Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Overview

SEO Live Test is a browser extension that analyzes web pages for SEO issues. This policy explains how we handle your data.

Data Collection

We take your privacy seriously:

• We do NOT collect any personal information
• We do NOT track your browsing history
• We do NOT send your data to external servers
• All SEO analysis runs entirely in your browser

Google API Access

If you choose to connect Google Search Console or Analytics (optional):

• We request read-only access to your data
• Data is fetched directly from Google to your browser
• We do not store, transmit, or share this data
• You can disconnect at any time in extension settings

Local Storage

The extension stores the following data locally in your browser:

• Your preferences (enabled rules, display settings)
• Cached analysis results for the current session
• Run history (if enabled)

This data stays in your browser and is never transmitted.

Permissions Explained

• sidePanel: Display results in Chrome's side panel
• tabs: Detect navigation to trigger analysis
• scripting: Inject content scripts for DOM analysis
• storage: Save preferences locally
• webRequest: Analyze HTTP response headers
• webNavigation: Track navigation for analysis timing
• identity: Optional Google account OAuth
• alarms: Schedule background cleanup tasks
• contextMenus: Right-click menu options
• host_permissions: Analyze any webpage you visit

Third-Party Services

Optional integrations (require explicit consent):

• Google Search Console API: Fetch search performance data
• Google PageSpeed Insights API: Fetch performance scores

No data is shared with any other third parties.

Data Security

All data stays in your browser, protected by Chrome's built-in security. Clearing browser data removes all extension data.

Changes to This Policy

Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact

Questions? Open an issue on GitHub or email franz@fullstackoptimization.com