Privacy Policy for THE QUICKNESS Firefox Add-On
Last Updated: August 7, 2025
Effective Date: August 7, 2025



Overview
THE QUICKNESS is a Firefox browser Add-On (extension) that enables users to capture webpage screenshots, add personal notes, and generate organized PDF documents with automatic bookmarking. This privacy policy explains how THE QUICKNESS handles user data in compliance with Firefox Add-On policies and applicable privacy laws.
Key Privacy Commitment: THE QUICKNESS processes all data locally within your browser and does not collect, transmit, or share any personal information with external servers or third parties.

1. Information We Process
   1.1 Data Processed Locally (Not Collected or Transmitted)
   Screenshot Data
   • What: Visual captures of webpage content when you click the extension icon
   • Purpose: Generate PDF documents with webpage screenshots
   • Processing: Screenshots are processed entirely within your browser using browser's built-in capture API
   • Storage: Temporarily held in browser memory during PDF generation, then immediately discarded
   • Transmission: Never transmitted outside your browser
   User-Generated Notes
   • What: Text notes you voluntarily add to your PDF documents (limited to 100 characters)
   • Purpose: Include personal annotations in generated PDF files
   • Processing: Text is processed locally within the extension interface
   • Storage: Included only in locally saved PDF files on your device
   • Transmission: Never transmitted outside your browser
   Webpage URLs
   • What: Website addresses of pages you choose to capture
   • Purpose: Include source information in PDF documents and create matching bookmarks
   • Processing: URLs are processed locally for PDF metadata and bookmark creation
   • Storage: Included in locally saved PDF files and browser bookmarks
   • Transmission: Never transmitted outside your browser
   Browser Bookmarks
   • What: Bookmark entries created in your "THE QUICKNESS" folder
   • Purpose: Organize captured webpages for easy reference
   • Processing: Uses browser's local bookmarks API to create organized bookmark folders
   • Storage: Stored in your browser's local bookmark system
   • Transmission: Never transmitted outside your browser
   1.2 Technical Data (Local Processing Only)
   Extension Preferences
   • What: User interface settings and logo cache data
   • Purpose: Improve extension performance and user experience
   • Storage: browser's local storage API (chrome.storage.local)
   • Transmission: Never transmitted outside your browser
   PDF Generation Data
   • What: Temporary data used during PDF creation process
   • Purpose: Combine screenshots, notes, and metadata into PDF documents
   • Processing: Handled entirely by local JavaScript PDF library (jsPDF)
   • Storage: Temporarily processed in memory, then saved to your Downloads folder
   • Transmission: Never transmitted outside your browser

1. How We Use Information
   2.1 Core Functionality
   • Screenshot Processing: Capture and include webpage visuals in PDF documents
   • PDF Generation: Combine screenshots, user notes, and metadata into organized PDF files
   • Local File Management: Save PDFs to your Downloads/THE QUICKNESS/ folder
   • Bookmark Organization: Create organized bookmarks matching your saved PDFs
   • User Interface: Display extension interface and manage user interactions
   2.2 Performance Optimization
   • Asset Caching: Store logo images locally to improve loading speed
   • User Preferences: Remember interface settings for consistent user experience

1. Data Storage and Retention
   3.1 Local Storage Only
   • All data processing occurs entirely within your browser
   • No data is transmitted to external servers
   • No cloud storage or remote databases used
   • No data synchronization across devices
   3.2 Data Retention
   • Screenshot Data: Discarded immediately after PDF generation
   • User Notes: Permanently saved only in your local PDF files
   • PDF Files: Saved to your local Downloads folder indefinitely (user controlled)
   • Bookmarks: Stored in your browser's bookmark system (user controlled)
   • Cache Data: Stored locally until browser cache is cleared or extension is removed
   3.3 Data Deletion
   • Uninstalling the extension: Removes all extension-related cached data
   • PDF files: Can be deleted by user from their Downloads folder
   • Bookmarks: Can be deleted by user from their browser bookmarks
   • Browser cache clearing: Removes all cached extension data

1. Data Sharing and Third Parties
   4.1 No Data Sharing
   THE QUICKNESS does not share, sell, rent, or transmit any user data to third parties.
   4.2 No Third-Party Services
   • No analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
   • No advertising networks
   • No data brokers or marketing services
   • No external APIs (except GitHub for extension logo hosting - no user data involved)
   • No social media integrations
   4.3 External Resources
   • Logo Assets: Extension loads logo images from GitHub (https://github.com/onebaldegg/The-Quickness-Icons) for branding purposes only
   • No User Data: Logo loading does not involve any user data transmission
   • Fallback System: Extension includes local fallback logos if external loading fails

1. Data Security
   5.1 Security Measures
   • Local Processing: All sensitive operations occur within browser's secure environment
   • Content Security Policy: Restrictive CSP prevents external script injection
   • Manifest V3 Compliance: Uses latest Firefox Add-On security standards
   • Minimal Permissions: Requests only essential permissions required for functionality
   • No Network Transmission: Eliminates risks associated with data transmission
   5.2 Browser Security
   • Firefox's Built-in Protection: Extension operates within browser's security sandbox
   • User-Initiated Actions: Extension only activates when user explicitly clicks the icon
   • Isolated Execution: Content scripts run in isolated environment separate from webpage scripts

1. User Rights and Control
   6.1 Data Control
   • User Initiated: All data processing requires explicit user action (clicking extension icon)
   • Voluntary Notes: User chooses whether to add notes to PDFs
   • Local File Management: User has complete control over generated PDF files
   • Bookmark Management: User can delete or organize created bookmarks at any time
   6.2 Consent
   • Explicit Consent: By using THE QUICKNESS, users explicitly consent to local data processing as described
   • Withdrawal: Users can withdraw consent by uninstalling the extension at any time
   • No Ongoing Consent Required: Since no data is collected or transmitted, no ongoing consent mechanisms needed

1. Children's Privacy
   THE QUICKNESS does not knowingly process personal information from children under 13. The extension's local-only processing approach means no personal information is collected or transmitted regardless of user age.

1. International Data Transfers
   Since THE QUICKNESS processes all data locally within the user's browser and does not transmit data externally, there are no international data transfers.

1. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
   For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal data is:
   • Consent: Users explicitly choose to activate the extension and generate PDFs
   • Legitimate Interests: Providing the requested screenshot-to-PDF functionality

1. Your Privacy Rights
   10.1 Access and Deletion
   • Data Access: All processed data is immediately available to you (in your PDFs, bookmarks, and Downloads folder)
   • Data Deletion: You can delete all extension-related data by uninstalling the extension and deleting saved PDF files
   • Data Portability: Generated PDFs are standard format files you can move, copy, or share as desired
   10.2 Contact Information
   For privacy-related questions or concerns:
   • GitHub: https://github.com/onebaldegg/The-Quickness-Firefox
   • Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days

1. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our data practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:
   • Updated Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
   • Notification: Significant changes will be communicated through extension updates
   • User Choice: Continued use of the extension after policy updates constitutes acceptance

1. Firefox Add-On Compliance
   This privacy policy complies with Firefox Add-On Developer Program Policies, specifically:
   • Accurate Disclosure: Accurately describes all data handling practices
   • User Data Policy Compliance: Follows Firefox Add-On User Data Policy requirements
   • Limited Use: Extension's data processing is limited to providing the user-requested functionality
   • Prominent Disclosure: This policy serves as prominent disclosure for all data processing activities

1. Data Processing Summary
   Data Type Collection Processing Storage Sharing Transmission
   Screenshots ❌ No ✅ Local Only ❌ Temporary ❌ Never ❌ Never
   User Notes ❌ No ✅ Local Only ✅ User PDFs ❌ Never ❌ Never
   URLs ❌ No ✅ Local Only ✅ User PDFs/Bookmarks ❌ Never ❌ Never
   Preferences ❌ No ✅ Local Only ✅ Browser Storage ❌ Never ❌ Never
   Legend:
   ✅ = Yes/Applicable
   ❌ = No/Not Applicable

Contact Information
Extension Name: THE QUICKNESS
Developer: THE QUICKNESS Team
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/onebaldegg/The-Quickness-Firefox
Privacy Policy URL: https://www.onebaldegg.com/the-quickness
For privacy questions, technical support, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through our GitHub repository.



This privacy policy was designed to be transparent, comprehensive, and compliant with Firefox Add-On requirements while accurately reflecting THE QUICKNESS's privacy-friendly, local-only data processing approach.