Notifies users when their data is sold and allows easier opt-outs

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1.0.3
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July 21, 2021
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33.33KiB
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Rating
4.4 ★
Manifest Version
2
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CCPA Opt Out Assistant Extension

In the modern world, your personal data is often collected and sold by companies, even when you don’t realize it. This extension is here to help.

With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data for any and all websites that sell it. But it can be difficult to determine which websites actually sell this data, and how to opt out on those that do.

With this extension, you are automatically notified every time you access a site that sells your data. You can exercise your rights and opt out through our popup, or whitelist a site and stop receiving notifications for it. Either way, you stay informed about how your data is being used, and are enabled to exercise your rights.

Our permissions are used to store information about which sites you no longer wish to receive notifications for. We do not and will never collect any personally identifying information from any of our users.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "CCPA Opt Out Assistant", "author": "Sean O'Connor and Aden Siebel", "version": "1.0.3", "description": "Notifies users when their data is sold and allows easier opt-outs", "icons": { "48": "icons/icon_active.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "browser_action": { "default_icon": "icons/icon_inactive.png", "default_title": "CCPA Opt Out Assistant", "default_popup": "notification.html" }, "permissions": [ "storage", "" ], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["check_for_link.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install CCPA Opt Out Assistant extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension file

Select and download the CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant 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 CCPA Opt Out Assistant extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Jackson K (ID: 0000008bed6329d7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/06/2021 Excellent extension that makes user privacy more guaranteed and so accessible. I was shocked upon using this extension that users actually have the ability to opt out of having their data sold by different corporations--I would literally never have figured out how to opt out on my own, but this extension makes it incredibly easy.

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Maggie Galloway (ID: 000000334ef47069) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/14/2021 I really love this extension! The pop-up notifications asking which types of data I want collected or not are always so confusing, and I love how this extension just has one simple button.