Privacy Policy
Last updated: Oct 2026 · Version 1.1.0
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how CookieDesk (the "Extension"), developed by Ilias El Barhoumi, collects, uses, stores, and protects your information. This policy applies specifically to the CookieDesk browser extension and is separate from the ExtensionShop marketplace privacy policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. By installing and using CookieDesk, you agree to the data practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
CookieDesk collects the minimum data necessary to provide its functionality. Below is a complete breakdown of what data is and is not collected.
Data Collected
| Data Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Settings (stored locally) | Whether the toolbar button opens the popup or the side panel, and the cookies you mark as protected, recorded by name, domain, path and partition only, never their values. Stored in Chrome's extension storage on your device and never sent anywhere. | Required |
| Usage counts (stored locally) | When CookieDesk was installed, how many changes it made successfully, on how many days, and when it last made one or showed an error, plus your answers to the optional support and rating cards. Numbers and times only, with no site names and no cookie data. They stay on your device. | Required |
| Undo copies (memory only) | Copies of the cookies you just changed or deleted, so undo can restore them: at most the last 20 actions, for 10 minutes, in session memory that is never written to disk and is cleared when Chrome closes or the incognito session ends. | Required |
Data Not Collected
CookieDesk does not collect the following types of information:
- Cookie values — they never leave your browser, and CookieDesk writes none to disk of its own
- Page contents and browsing history — CookieDesk has no content scripts
- Your Google account, name, email or any personal identifiers
- Analytics, telemetry or crash reports of any kind
- Data sent to any first-party or third-party server — there is no CookieDesk server
3. How We Use Your Information
Collected data is used exclusively for the following purposes:
- Providing and maintaining the core functionality of CookieDesk
- Saving your preferences and settings for a personalized experience
- Diagnosing and fixing bugs or technical issues
We do not use your data for advertising, user profiling, or any purpose unrelated to the functionality of CookieDesk.
4. Data Storage and Security
CookieDesk stores data locally in your browser using the browser's built-in storage APIs (chrome.storage / localStorage). Data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers unless explicitly stated.
Data retention: Settings and usage counts stay in your browser's extension storage until you remove the extension, which deletes them automatically. Undo copies are gone after 10 minutes, when Chrome closes, or when their incognito session ends. Cookies you edited stay as you left them, like any other cookie.
5. Third-Party Data Sharing
None. CookieDesk makes no network requests and uses no analytics, SDKs or servers. Two links open a normal browser tab only when you click them: the heart and "Buy me a coffee" open the developer's Ko-fi page, and "Rate CookieDesk" opens its Chrome Web Store page. Exports are files or clipboard text you ask for, and are never uploaded.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing or commercial purposes.
6. Browser Permissions
CookieDesk requests the following browser permissions. Each permission is required for specific functionality and is used only for its stated purpose:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cookies | The core of the extension: lists, edits, adds and deletes the cookies of the sites you allow, only when you ask. |
| Site access, only for the sites you allow (optional) | Nothing is granted at install. Chrome asks you to allow each site the first time you open CookieDesk on it, or you can allow all sites in Access & settings. Every allowed site is listed there with a one-click remove. |
| Active tab | Reads the address of the current tab after you click the toolbar button, so CookieDesk knows which site's cookies to show and which site to ask about. |
| Storage | Keeps your settings (popup or side panel), the cookies you protect (by name, domain, path and partition, never their values) and a few local usage counts on your device. Undo copies live in session memory only. |
| Side panel | Lets you open CookieDesk in Chrome's side panel instead of the popup. |
No permissions are used to collect data beyond what is described in Section 2 of this policy. We follow the principle of least privilege and only request permissions essential for the extension's functionality.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: You can view all data stored by the extension through your browser's extension storage inspector
- Deletion: You can delete all stored data by uninstalling the extension or clearing extension data in your browser settings
- Opt-out: Optional data collection (such as analytics) can be disabled in the extension settings
- Portability: You may export your data where the extension provides export functionality
- Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to rectification, restriction of processing, and the right to object. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.
8. Children's Privacy
CookieDesk is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the extension's functionality or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will provide notice through the extension's update notes or a notification within the extension itself.
Your continued use of CookieDesk after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of CookieDesk, please contact us:
Developer: Ilias El Barhoumi
Email: iliasselbarhoumi@gmail.com
Website: https://www.extensionshop.store/extension/cookiedesk