GG Buddy Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 28, 2026

Overview

GG Buddy is a Firefox extension that helps you compare PC game prices across stores using the GG.deals API. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Data Collection

We do not collect, store, sell, or transmit any personal information to our own servers.

The extension operates locally in your browser. Extension data remains on your device or, if enabled, in your browser’s built-in extension sync storage.

Data Stored Locally

GG Buddy may store the following data in your browser:

• Wishlist: game IDs and titles you choose to track
• Preferences: theme, accent color, region/currency, Official Stores Only setting, and notification settings
• Price cache: temporary cached price data to reduce API calls
• Price history: historical price records for games you have looked up
• Recent searches: recent game search queries
• Custom images: any custom game cover images you choose to set

Browser Sync

If sync is enabled, your wishlist and preferences may be synced across devices using your browser’s built-in sync storage. This is managed by the browser provider and subject to that provider’s privacy policy.

External API Requests

The extension makes requests to the GG.deals API to fetch game prices, search results, historical lows, and bundle information. These requests may include:

• Game Steam IDs or search queries
• Your selected region/currency preference

No personal information, browsing history, account credentials, or user identifiers are sent by GG Buddy with these requests.

The extension may also request currency conversion rates from the Frankfurter.app API when converting alert thresholds between currencies.

Permissions Explained

• storage: saves your wishlist, preferences, cache, and settings locally
• activeTab: detects games on the current store page when you use the extension
• notifications: sends optional price drop alerts
• alarms: schedules optional periodic price checks
• contextMenus: adds a right-click lookup option

Third-Party Services

GG Buddy uses the GG.deals API. Please review GG.deals’ privacy policy for their data practices:

https://gg.deals/privacy-policy/

GG Buddy may also use Frankfurter.app for currency conversion rates:

https://www.frankfurter.app/

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date above.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.