Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 26, 2025
TL;DR: All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or share your LinkedIn posts. Your privacy is 100% protected.
1. Introduction
Popup ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome extension.
By using Popup, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect and Store
2.1 Data Stored Locally on Your Device
Popup stores the following information locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API:
- LinkedIn Posts: Content you choose to save (author names, post text, images, timestamps)
- Your Tags and Notes: Custom tags and notes you add to saved posts
- Extension Settings: Your preferences and Pro license status
- Usage Statistics: Count of saved posts (to enforce the 100-post free limit)
Important: This data is stored only on your device. We do not have access to it, and it is never transmitted to our servers.
2.2 Data We Process (Payment Only)
When you upgrade to Popup Pro, we process:
- Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we never see your card details)
- Email Address: Provided to Stripe during checkout, used to generate your license key
- License Key: A unique code generated from your email and session ID
This information is processed only during the payment flow and is handled by Stripe's secure payment infrastructure.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Local Storage Usage
The LinkedIn posts you save are used exclusively to:
- Display your saved posts in the extension library
- Enable search and filtering functionality
- Allow you to export your data to CSV
- Provide offline access to your saved content
3.2 Payment Processing
When you purchase Popup Pro, your payment information is used to:
- Process your payment via Stripe
- Generate your unique license key
- Provide customer support if needed
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
All your saved LinkedIn posts are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.local API. This means:
- Your data never leaves your device
- We cannot access, view, or modify your saved posts
- Only you control your data
- Data persists until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data
4.2 Payment Security
All payment processing is handled by Stripe, a PCI-DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. We never see or store your credit card information.
5. Third-Party Services
5.1 Stripe
We use Stripe for payment processing. When you make a payment:
- Stripe collects your payment information
- Stripe processes your payment securely
- We receive only a session ID and your email address
Stripe's privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy
5.2 LinkedIn
Popup operates on LinkedIn.com pages to provide save functionality. We do not:
- Collect your LinkedIn credentials
- Access your LinkedIn profile
- Send any data to LinkedIn
- Violate LinkedIn's terms of service
We only extract publicly visible post content that you choose to save.
6. Data Retention
6.1 Saved Posts
Your saved posts remain in your browser's local storage until you:
- Manually delete them in the extension
- Uninstall the extension
- Clear your browser data
6.2 Payment Information
Payment records are retained by Stripe according to their retention policy. We do not maintain our own database of customer information.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access Your Data: View all your saved posts in the extension library
- Export Your Data: Download all saved posts as CSV at any time
- Delete Your Data: Delete individual posts or uninstall the extension to remove all data
- Withdraw Consent: Uninstall the extension at any time
8. Children's Privacy
Popup is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this 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
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. International Users
Since all data is stored locally on your device, there is no international data transfer. Payment processing via Stripe may involve data transfer according to Stripe's policies.
11. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA):
- Legal Basis: Consent (by using the extension) and Contract (when purchasing Pro)
- Data Controller: You control your saved posts data locally
- Data Processor: Stripe processes payment data on our behalf
- Your Rights: Access, rectification, erasure, portability (all available in the extension)
12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Access and delete personal information
We do not sell your personal information. All saved posts are stored locally on your device.
13. Cookies and Tracking
Popup does not use cookies or tracking technologies. We do not track your browsing activity or collect analytics data.
14. Data Breaches
Since all your data is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to our servers, the risk of data breaches from our end is minimal. We do not maintain a database of user information.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Summary: Your privacy is our priority. All your saved LinkedIn posts stay on your device. We don't collect, store, or share your content. Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe.