# HonestCoupon Privacy Policy

_Last updated: 2026-08-04_

HonestCoupon is built local-first. The short version: **your data never leaves your device, and we don't want it.**

## What we collect
Nothing. HonestCoupon has no servers, no accounts, no analytics, and no telemetry. We cannot see who you are, what you buy, or which sites you visit.

## What is stored on your device
- **Coupon cache & your saved codes** — stored in your browser's extension storage.
- **Activity log** — a local record of every action the extension takes, shown in the Transparency panel (last 500 entries).
- **Price history & target prices** — snapshots of product prices you viewed, and any target prices you set, stored in your browser's extension storage.
- **Savings tally** — a local record of how much coupon runs saved you.
- **Settings** — your preferences.

All of this can be deleted at any time from the extension's Settings page, or by uninstalling the extension. You can also export everything to a plain JSON file on your device (Settings → "Export my data") and import it on another device — the file is created locally and is never uploaded anywhere.

## Network requests
The only network requests the extension makes, and only when "Online coupon sources" is enabled, are: (1) fetching public coupon codes for the store you are visiting from public coupon APIs — these requests contain only the store's domain name; and (2) refreshing the extension's community coupon list from a public, auditable file in the extension's own GitHub repository — this request contains no parameters at all. Neither request ever includes your identity, cart contents, or browsing history. Every request is recorded in the visible activity log. You can disable online sources in Settings for a fully offline experience.

## Affiliate programs
HonestCoupon does not participate in any affiliate program. It never adds, modifies, or replaces affiliate links, codes, or cookies. When it detects that you arrived via a creator's affiliate link, it only informs you and does not interfere.

## Permissions
- `storage` — to save your settings, codes, and logs locally.
- `notifications` — only for the opt-in "Price drop alerts" feature (off by default) and for target-price alerts you explicitly set per product. The price comparison happens entirely on your device; no server or push service is involved.
- Host access to the supported stores — to detect checkout pages, read order totals, and fill coupon fields **only when you click "Test all codes"**.

## Limited Use
HonestCoupon's use and transfer of information received from browser APIs and website content adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Website content is processed only on your device, solely to provide the extension's single purpose (finding and testing coupons, local price history). It is never transferred, sold, or used for advertising, credit-worthiness, or any other purpose.

## Changes
Any change to this policy will be published with a new version of the extension and noted in the changelog.

## Contact
Questions: open an issue at the project repository or contact the publisher listed on the store page.