Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

1. Introduction

PinRadar.io ("we", "us", "our") is a Chrome browser extension that provides Pinterest analytics capabilities, along with a web dashboard for account and Licence Key management. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data. We are committed to protecting your privacy and operating with full transparency.

2. Data We Collect

PinRadar.io operates on a freemium model. The data we collect depends on how you use our service:

2.1 Without an Account (Free Stats Overlay)

If you use PinRadar without signing up, we collect absolutely nothing. The extension operates 100% locally on your device. No personal information, no browsing history, no cookies, no analytics, no tracking.

2.2 With a Licence Key Account

If you choose to sign up for a free Licence Key to unlock all features, we collect the following information through Google OAuth authentication:

Google Account Name: Your display name from your Google account
Email Address: Your Google email address
Profile Picture URL: The URL of your Google profile picture
Google Account ID: A unique identifier provided by Google

This information is collected solely for the purpose of creating your account and managing your Licence Key. We do not access your Google contacts, Google Drive, Gmail, or any other Google service.

2.3 Device Information

When you activate your Licence Key in the extension, we store a randomly generated device identifier (PR_DEVICE_ID) and a generic device name (e.g., "Windows — Chrome", "Mac — Chrome") to enforce the device limit per licence. This device ID is transmitted to our servers during licence validation. We do not collect your IP address, browser fingerprint, hardware specifications, or any other identifying device information.

3. How We Use Your Data

The account data we collect is used exclusively for:

Creating and managing your PinRadar account
Generating and validating your Licence Key
Enforcing the 3-device limit per account
Displaying your account information in your dashboard

We do not use your data for marketing, advertising, profiling, or any purpose other than those listed above.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for advertising or marketing purposes. The only third-party interactions are:

Google OAuth: Used for authentication only, governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Stripe: Used for payment processing only. We never see your card details. Stripe has its own Privacy Policy.

5. Local Data Storage (Extension)

The PinRadar extension stores the following data exclusively on your local device using Chrome's chrome.storage.local API:

Extension Settings: Your preferences (dark mode, display options, timer settings)
Saved Pins: Pins you explicitly choose to save locally
Popup Preferences: Your last-used timer and toggle settings
Licence Key: Your encrypted Licence Key for feature activation
Device ID: A randomly generated identifier for device management

This data never leaves your device except for the Licence Key and Device ID, which are sent to our server solely for validation purposes. No Pinterest data (pins, stats, keywords, images) is ever transmitted to our servers.

6. Server-Side Data Storage

Account data is stored on a secure server (our dashboard at dash.pinradar.io) in an encrypted SQLite database. We store:

Your Google account name, email, and profile picture URL
Your generated Licence Key
Your registered device identifiers and generic device names
Account creation and key generation timestamps

We do not store any Pinterest data, browsing history, pin analytics, or any content from your Pinterest activity.

7. Pinterest API Interactions

PinRadar.io reads data from Pinterest's public API endpoints that your browser already loads during normal Pinterest browsing. These API calls are made directly from your browser using your existing Pinterest session. No proxy servers, no intermediaries, no data interception. PinRadar simply reads the responses that Pinterest sends to your browser and displays them in an enhanced format. None of this data passes through our servers.

8. Permissions Explained

activeTab: Required to interact with the current Pinterest page you're viewing
storage: Required to save your settings, saved pins, and Licence Key locally on your device
unlimitedStorage: Allows storing larger amounts of saved pin data locally
downloads: Required to download images and videos to your computer
host_permissions (dash.pinradar.io): Required to validate your Licence Key with our server

9. Third-Party Services

PinRadar.io uses the following third-party services:

Google OAuth 2.0: For account authentication only. We receive your name, email, and profile picture. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Stripe: For payment processing. We never store payment card data. Governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.
Pinterest Web API: Read-only access to publicly available pin data through your browser session. No data is proxied through our servers.

We do not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking services.

10. Children's Privacy

PinRadar.io is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

11. Data Retention

Your account data is retained for as long as your account exists. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected].

12. Data Deletion

You have full control over your data:

Extension data: Uninstall the extension or go to Chrome Settings → Extensions → PinRadar → Clear Data
Account data: Contact us at [email protected] to request full account deletion
Device removal: Remove devices from your dashboard at any time
Visit our Data Deletion page for detailed instructions

13. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:

HTTPS encryption for all communications with our server
JWT-based Licence Keys with cryptographic signing
No storage of Google passwords or OAuth tokens
Rate limiting to prevent abuse
Disposable email blocking to prevent fraudulent accounts

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. If we make significant changes to how we handle your data, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: