Privacy Policy for Batch Statement Downloader
Last updated: January 2, 2025
Overview
Batch Statement Downloader is committed to protecting your privacy. This extension stores all data locally in your browser and never transmits any information to external servers.
What We Collect
The extension stores the following data locally on your device only:
Download History
- Statement dates (as shown on bank websites)
- Statement types (e.g., "Account Statement", "Tax Document")
- Download timestamps
- Filenames of downloaded PDFs
- Bank identifiers (e.g., "chase", "wexhealth")
Usage Statistics
- Total number of downloads
- Number of banks used
- First and last usage dates
- Per-bank download counts
What We DO NOT Collect
We never access, collect, store, or transmit:
- Your banking credentials (usernames, passwords)
- Account numbers or balances
- Personal identifying information (PII)
- The contents of your downloaded statements
- Any data from banking websites beyond publicly visible statement metadata
- Your browsing history
- IP addresses or device identifiers
How Data is Stored
All data is stored locally using Chrome's storage.local API. This data:
- Remains entirely on your device
- Is never transmitted over the internet
- Is never shared with third parties
- Is isolated to this extension only
How to Delete Your Data
You can delete all stored data at any time:
- Right-click the extension icon
- Select "Options"
- Click the "Clear All" button at the bottom of the page
Alternatively, uninstalling the extension will remove all data automatically.
Permissions Explained
The extension requests the following permissions:
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
activeTab | To detect when you're on a supported bank's statements page |
scripting | To inject our statement detection code on bank pages |
tabs | To identify the current page URL |
storage | To save your download history locally |
downloads | To capture the actual filename after download completes |
Host Permissions
We only request access to specific banking domains where the extension works:
https://secure.chase.com/*https://benefitslogin.wexhealth.com/*
We never request access to all websites (<all_urls>).
Third-Party Services
This extension does not use any third-party services, analytics, or tracking tools.
Changes to Banking Websites
The extension only:
- Reads publicly visible statement information (dates, types, account names)
- Clicks download buttons on your behalf when you select statements
- Does not modify, intercept, or interfere with banking website functionality
Children's Privacy
This extension is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy as the extension evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the extension:
- Website: www.batchdownloader.com
Summary: Your data stays on your device. We don't collect, transmit, or share anything.