Get an AI-powered summary of any privacy policy

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Version
3.0
Update
August 11, 2022
Size
195KiB
Developer
pribot.org
Category
Users
794
Rating
3.42857 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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ActiveTab
WebRequest
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Https://pribot.org/*
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Polisis Extension

Polisis is a unique way of visualizing privacy policies. Using deep learning, it allows you to know what the company is collecting about you, what it is sharing, and much more. You don't have to read the full privacy policy with all the legal jargon to understand what you are signing up for.

How to use? Simply click on the extension when you visit a website to see the analysis of its privacy policy.

Website: https://pribot.org
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "Polisis", "version": "3.0", "description": "Get an AI-powered summary of any privacy policy", "homepage_url": "https://pribot.org", "author": "Hamza Harkous", "icons": { "16": "images/favicon-16x16.png", "32": "images/favicon-32x32.png", "96": "images/favicon-96x96.png" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "entry.js" ], "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ], "persistent": true }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": { "16": "images/favicon-16x16.png", "32": "images/favicon-32x32.png", "96": "images/favicon-96x96.png" }, "default_title": "Polisis" }, "manifest_version": 2, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "webRequest", "webRequestBlocking", "https://pribot.org/*" ], "optional_permissions": []}
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How to download and manually install Polisis extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Polisis extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Polisis extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Polisis extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Polisis extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Polisis extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Polisis Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Polisis extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Polisis extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Polisis extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Polisis extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Polisis extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Polisis extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Polisis extension file

Select and download the Polisis extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Polisis extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Polisis extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Polisis extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Polisis extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ketaki V Nagaraju (ID: 00000076a7e51199) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 05/13/2023 Worked great initially and was very helpful. However, has not been working recently and just gives an error no matter what url you feed in. Wish the developers informed folks if it has been discontinued.

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Aaron Ray (ID: 000000ce521153a9) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/27/2022 Doesn't work, just feeds me an error when I try to use it.

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V Keerthi Vikram (ID: 000000f04d852c55) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/29/2020 It manages to analyze the privacy policies of more than 99% of the websites I visited. It fails in some cases but those are far and few. A must have for any privacy enthusiast.

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Bassim Lazem (ID: 00000042f179bd0e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/28/2018 Great tool, provides a presentable readable summary of terms of service, can sift through new sites and extract accurate information. Keep up the good work!