Privacy Policy for Insight+ for Firefish Chrome Extension
Last Updated: 8 August 2025
Extension Name: Insight+ for Firefish
Publisher: Hans Weber
Overview
Insight+ for Firefish is a Chrome extension that enhances the user experience on Firefish.io with Bitcoin integration and Bitcoin performance analysis. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data and what information is collected, stored, or transmitted.
Data Collection
What We Do NOT Collect
- Personal Information: We do not collect any personal data, names, email addresses, or identifying information
- Browsing History: We do not track your browsing history or website visits
- Financial Data: We do not access or store your financial information, loan details, or Bitcoin holdings
- User Behavior: We do not monitor or analyze your usage patterns
What We Do Collect
- Extension Settings: Local storage of your extension preferences (refresh intervals, etc.)
- Cache Data: Temporary storage of Bitcoin price data to reduce API calls
- Error Logs: Technical error information for debugging purposes (stored locally only)
Data Storage
Local Storage Only
All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome’s storage API:
- Extension Settings: Your personal preferences and configuration
- Price Cache: Temporary Bitcoin price data (15-minute expiration)
- Historical Data: BTC price data for loan analysis (permanent cache)
No Server Storage
- We do not have any servers
- We do not transmit data to external services
- All data remains on your device
API Usage
CoinGecko API
The extension communicates with CoinGecko’s public API to:
- Fetch current Bitcoin prices
- Retrieve historical BTC price data for loan analysis
- Get Bitcoin market information
API Data Handling
- No Personal Data: Only Bitcoin price data is requested
- Rate Limiting: Built-in caching respects API rate limits
- Public Data: All requested data is publicly available Bitcoin information
Permissions Explained
Required Permissions
- Storage: Saves your extension settings and caches price data locally
- Scripting: Injects BTC analysis functionality into Firefish.io pages
- Active Tab: Accesses current tab to detect loan cards
- Tabs: Manages extension popup and content script communication
Host Permissions
- https://app.firefish.io/*: Allows the extension to work only on Firefish.io
- https://api.coingecko.com/*: Enables Bitcoin price data retrieval
Data Security
Local Processing
- All data processing occurs locally in your browser
- No data leaves your device
- Extension operates entirely offline except for API calls
Secure Communication
- All API calls use HTTPS encryption
- No sensitive information is transmitted
- CoinGecko API is a trusted, public Bitcoin data provider
Third-Party Services
CoinGecko
- Service: Bitcoin price data API
- Data Shared: None (only public price data requested)
- Privacy: CoinGecko’s privacy policy applies to their service
- Purpose: Real-time and historical Bitcoin price information
Children’s Privacy
This extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:
- Update the version number
- Modify the “Last Updated” date
- Notify users through the extension or Chrome Web Store
Your Rights
Data Access
- All your data is stored locally and accessible through Chrome’s developer tools
- You can view stored data in Chrome’s extension storage settings
Data Deletion
- Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data
- You can clear extension data manually through Chrome’s extension settings
Data Portability
- Since all data is stored locally, you have full control over your information
- No data is transmitted to external services
For privacy-related questions or concerns:
- Extension: Insight+ for Firefish
- Platform: Chrome Web Store
- Support: Open an issue on the extension’s GitHub repository
Compliance
This privacy policy complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Requirements: Meets all privacy and data handling requirements
- GDPR: Respects user privacy and data control
- CCPA: Provides transparency about data collection and usage
- Chrome Extension Standards: Follows Manifest V3 privacy guidelines
Summary
Insight+ for Firefish is designed with privacy as a core principle:
- ✅ No personal data collection
- ✅ All data stored locally
- ✅ No tracking or monitoring
- ✅ Transparent API usage
- ✅ Minimal required permissions
- ✅ Chrome Web Store compliant
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities. The extension provides valuable Bitcoin analysis functionality while maintaining complete user privacy and data control.
This privacy policy is effective as of 8 August 2025 and applies to Insight+ for Firefish Chrome Extension