Grading privacy policies for convenience and accountability.

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Version
2.0.1
Update
June 29, 2020
Size
1.4MiB
Developer
privacyspy.org
Category
Users
455
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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PrivacySpy Extension

PrivacySpy is helping to make privacy policies relevant. Privacy policies should be more than just a box to check; they are fundamental to ensuring data transparency and allowing users to make informed choices.

Please note that this browser extension DOES NOT send your browsing activity to our servers. It works by downloading a full summary of the PrivacySpy database on startup (or every 24 hours, whichever is more infrequent), and then locally checking the pages you visit against that local database.

PrivacySpy is fully open source and licensed under Version 3 of the General Public License (GPLv3). The source code is available at .
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "PrivacySpy", "version": "2.0.1", "description": "Grading privacy policies for convenience and accountability.", "homepage_url": "https://privacyspy.org", "icons": { "16": "icons/privacyspy-16-dark.png", "48": "icons/privacyspy-48-dark.png", "96": "icons/privacyspy-96-dark.png", "128": "icons/privacyspy-128-dark.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "browser_action": { "default_title": "PrivacySpy", "default_popup": "popup/index.html", "default_icon": { "16": "icons/privacyspy-16-dark.png", "32": "icons/privacyspy-32-dark.png", "64": "icons/privacyspy-64-dark.png" } }, "background": { "scripts": [ "background.js" ] }, "web_accessible_resources": [ "icons/privacyspy-96-dark.png" ]}
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How to download and manually install PrivacySpy extension for Chrome

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

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

If you ever need to manually install a PrivacySpy 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 PrivacySpy Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

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

This is another method to install PrivacySpy 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 PrivacySpy extension file

Select and download the PrivacySpy 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 PrivacySpy 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 PrivacySpy 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 PrivacySpy 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 PrivacySpy extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Eddy Torres (ID: 00000050e5cde503) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/19/2020 It is a must-have extension, it is an extremely user-friendly way to see the quality of each website's privacy policy upfront.

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Ihor Barakaiev (ID: 00000094cd043a99) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/01/2019 Highly recommend this extension -- it makes privacy policies really accessible.