Privacy Policy for JobCapture
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Version: 1.0
Effective Date: January 30, 2026

Overview
JobCapture ("the add-on") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Data Collection
What We Collect
JobCapture collects and stores only the following data locally on your device:

Job posting information you choose to save:

Job title/position
Company name
Job posting URL
Location
Company address
Salary information
Application requirements
Deadline dates
Date posted
Date applied
Follow up
Result
Personal notes you add
No other data is collected. We do not collect:

Your browsing history
Your personal information (name, email, etc.)
Your search queries
Analytics or usage statistics
Cookies or tracking data
How Data is Stored
All data is stored locally using your browser’s built-in extension storage
Data never leaves your computer
No data is sent to our servers (we do not operate servers for JobCapture)
No data is sent to third parties
No cloud backup or syncing (unless you export CSV yourself)
How Data is Used
Your captured job data is used only to:

Display your saved jobs in the tracker interface
Allow you to edit and manage your job applications
Export to CSV when you request it
That’s it. Your data is yours.

Data You Provide
When you click "Capture" on a job posting:

The add-on reads only the current tab you’re viewing
It extracts job details from that specific page
It stores that information locally
Nothing is sent anywhere
Third-Party Access
JobCapture does NOT:

Share data with third parties
Sell your data
Use your data for advertising
Track your behavior
Send data to analytics services
We cannot access your data because it does not leave your device.

Permissions Explained
JobCapture requests permissions to perform the functions described below. The exact permission names may vary slightly by browser, but the behavior is the same.

Access to the active tab / current page (e.g., “activeTab”)
Why: To read job posting information from the page you’re currently viewing when you click "Capture"

What it does: Allows the add-on to access the content of the currently active tab only when you initiate capture

What it doesn’t do: Does not allow background tracking or automatic access to unrelated tabs without your action

Local storage (e.g., “storage”)
Why: To save captured jobs on your device

What it does: Stores your job data locally using the browser’s extension storage

What it doesn’t do: Does not send data to external servers

Page scripting to extract job details (e.g., injected scripts or content scripts)
Why: To extract job details from web pages

What it does: Runs code on the current page to find job information only when you click "Capture"

What it doesn’t do: Does not run automatically in the background; does not track you across pages

Data Security
Data is stored using your browser’s extension storage
Data is only accessible to the JobCapture add-on on your device
No passwords or sensitive personal information is collected
If you uninstall the add-on, the browser removes the add-on’s locally stored data
Your Rights
You have complete control over your data:

Access
View all your data anytime in the tracker interface
Export
Export all data to CSV via the "Export" button
Delete
Delete individual jobs using the 🗑️ button
Delete all data by uninstalling the add-on
Your browser removes the add-on’s local data when it is uninstalled
Modify
Edit any field inline in the tracker
Changes save instantly to local storage
Data Retention
Data is retained indefinitely on your local device until you delete it
Uninstalling the add-on removes locally stored add-on data
No data is retained on our end (we do not receive your data)
Children's Privacy
JobCapture does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The add-on is designed for job seekers, typically adults seeking employment.

Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Material changes will be communicated through:

The add-on listing page (where you installed it)
Add-on update notes / release notes
Continued use of the add-on after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

International Users
JobCapture is available worldwide. Since all data is stored locally on your device, no international data transfer occurs.

Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)
For users in the European Union:

Legal basis for processing: Consent

You explicitly choose what data to capture
You can delete data anytime
You can export data anytime (data portability)
Your GDPR rights:

Right to access: View your data in the tracker
Right to rectification: Edit any field inline
Right to erasure: Delete jobs or uninstall the add-on
Right to data portability: Export to CSV
Right to object: Don’t use the add-on
Right to withdraw consent: Uninstall the add-on
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
For California residents:

We do not:

Sell your personal information
Share personal information with third parties
Track you across websites
Create consumer profiles
Your CCPA rights:

Right to know: This policy explains everything we collect
Right to delete: Uninstall the add-on or delete individual jobs
Right to opt-out of sale: Not applicable (we do not sell data)
Contact Information
Questions about privacy?

JobCapture is a local-first tool with no backend servers or data collection. If you need support:

For privacy concerns: Contact the developer through the add-on listing page (where available)
For general questions: Use the "Send Feedback" button in the add-on (if provided)
For security issues: Report through the add-on listing page’s developer contact or issue reporting mechanism
Compliance
JobCapture is designed to comply with:

GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Common browser add-on platform policies related to user data (where applicable)
Industry best practices for local-first applications
Technical Details
For transparency, here’s exactly how data flows:

You visit a job posting → No data collected
You click "Capture" → Add-on reads the current page only
You review and save → Data stored in local extension storage on your device
You view tracker → Add-on reads from local storage
You export CSV → Data formatted and downloaded to your computer
You uninstall → The browser removes the add-on’s locally stored data
At no point does data leave your device.

Transparency Note
While JobCapture’s code is not currently open source, you can inspect installed add-ons using your browser’s extension/add-on developer tools to verify our privacy claims.

Summary
We don’t collect your data because we never receive it. Everything stays on your computer, and you’re in control.

Acknowledgment
By installing and using JobCapture, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy policy.