SmartClip Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 12, 2026
Your clipboard data never leaves your device. SmartClip does not collect, track, or transmit any personal information.
Data Storage
What We Store
SmartClip stores the following data only on your local computer in your Chrome browser's local storage:
- Clipboard history — Text, HTML, and URLs that you copy
- Metadata — Timestamps, pin/favorite status, user-defined tags
- Settings — Your theme preference, keyboard shortcut customizations, paste mode default
- Storage stats — Total number of items and storage size
Where We Store It
All data is stored in your browser's chrome.storage.local, a secure, isolated storage area managed by Chrome. This storage is:
- Local to your device — Not synchronized with Google or any cloud service
- Scoped to SmartClip only — Other extensions cannot access it
- Encrypted at rest — Protected by Chrome's platform-level security
- Deleted when you uninstall — Nothing lingers on your device
What We Do NOT Collect
SmartClip explicitly does not collect or transmit:
- Browsing history — We don't know which websites you visit
- Identifying information — No user accounts, emails, names, or device IDs
- Analytics or usage data — No tracking of any kind
- Unique identifiers — No cookies, local identifiers, or fingerprinting
- IP address — SmartClip makes no network requests
- Clipboard contents — To any third party, ever
Network Activity
SmartClip makes no network requests. All processing happens on your device. There are no analytics, telemetry, or crash reporting endpoints.
Permissions Explained
SmartClip requests 9 permissions. Here is exactly why each one is needed:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
clipboardRead | Read clipboard to capture copy history |
clipboardWrite | Write to clipboard for paste functionality |
storage | Store clipboard history locally on your device |
activeTab | Inject paste into the active page only when you click paste |
offscreen | Technical requirement for MV3 clipboard access |
scripting | Execute the paste action in a web page |
alarms | Schedule periodic clipboard polling |
contextMenus | Right-click "Paste from SmartClip" menu |
sidePanel | Display SmartClip in Chrome's side panel |
We deliberately do not request <all_urls>, tabs, identity, or any host permissions. SmartClip never has persistent access to your browsing activity.
Data Deletion
You control your data completely:
- Delete individual items — Select a clip and press Delete or click the trash icon
- Clear entire history — One click in settings or the status bar
- Uninstall SmartClip — Automatically deletes all stored data
Because everything is stored on your device, we have no copies to retain. When you delete, your data is gone permanently.
Open Source
SmartClip is open source. You can audit the code, compile from source, and verify our privacy claims independently.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we will notify you in the extension before changes take effect and provide a clear summary of what changed.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy or SmartClip's data handling?
Email: info@rsc-ep.com
SmartClip is made by Reinking Software Consulting (RSC). Last updated: April 12, 2026.