Overview
Sugar Tracker - UK Grocers ("the Extension") is a browser extension that displays nutritional sugar and salt content information on UK grocery websites. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data.
Data Collection
The Extension operates entirely within your browser and does not transmit any information to external servers owned or operated by us.
Data Storage
The Extension stores the following data locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage API:
- Cached Nutrition Data: Sugar and salt values for products you've viewed, stored to improve performance and reduce repeated page loads.
- User Preferences: Your settings such as whether the extension is enabled and which nutrients to display.
This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not shared with any third parties
- Can be cleared at any time through the extension settings or by uninstalling the extension
Website Access
The Extension requires access to the following websites to function:
- waitrose.com
- ocado.com
- sainsburys.co.uk
This access is used solely to:
- Read nutrition information from product pages
- Display sugar/salt badges on product images
The Extension does not:
- Track your browsing history
- Collect personal information
- Store or transmit your shopping habits
- Access any data outside of these specific grocery websites
Third-Party Services
The Extension does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.
Data Requests to Grocery Websites
When you browse grocery websites with the Extension enabled, it may make requests to those websites' APIs to retrieve nutrition information. These requests:
- Are made directly from your browser
- Do not pass through our servers
- Are subject to the respective grocery website's privacy policy
Permissions Explained
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
storage |
Store cached nutrition data and your preferences locally |
scripting |
Inject the extension's display code into supported grocery websites |
| Host permissions | Access waitrose.com, ocado.com, and sainsburys.co.uk to read and display nutrition data |
Children's Privacy
The Extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Your Rights
Since we do not collect any personal data, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete. You can remove all locally stored data by:
- Using the "Clear Cache" option in the extension popup
- Uninstalling the extension
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please use our feedback form.