Privacy Policy
Your privacy is our No.1 priority.
Last Updated: March 8, 2026
Strict Zero-Data Guarantee
Your data is NOT passing through any AegisVectro servers to store or collect your
data. We do not save, store, or view your data. We literally cannot see your data. The
data is processed instantaneously without saving, and there is no mediator in between.
The only external connection is directly between your browser and Google Gemini models. You can turn
this off entirely, or customize exactly what context data you share directly within the extension's
settings menu.
1. Introduction
AegisVectro Labs ("we", "our", or "us") provides the AegisVectro browser extension to enhance your web security. We are committed to absolute transparency regarding your data. This policy outlines exactly what data is collected, how it is processed locally, and the strictly limited circumstances under which it interacts with APIs.
2. Data Collection and Usage
The extension processes specific data points locally to function. Below is a detailed breakdown of the data types we handle. All data processing is limited strictly to the functionality of the extension’s core security features.
| Data Type | Storage Location | Purpose & Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Page Text & HTML Content | Never Stored | Analyzed locally or sent to the AI API (only if you enable AI features) to detect phishing, scams, and dark patterns. It is discarded immediately after analysis. |
| Current URL | Never Stored | Analyzed to check for deceptive domains, homograph attacks, and mismatching structures. |
| User API Key (Optional) | Local Device Only | If you choose to use the AI features, your personal Gemini API key is encrypted and
stored locally in your browser (chrome.storage.local). It is never sent to
our servers. |
| Extension Settings | Local Device Only | Preferences like Dark Mode, Auto-Scan, Auto-Cookie Rejecter, and Engine Sensitivity are saved locally on your machine. |
| Extension Context (Optional) | Only if "Share Context" is enabled | If you enable "Share Context with AI", the extension temporarily shares session telemetry (number of blocked trackers, popups, and cookies rejected on the current page) with the AI to provide you with more context-aware answers in the chat. |
| Visual Screen Capture | Never Stored | Only captured when you explicitly click "Capture & Analyze" in the Vision Guard feature. The image is analyzed in memory for phishing visual mimics and immediately discarded. |
3. What We Do NOT Collect
We believe in privacy by design. AegisVectro deliberately lacks the capability to track you.
4. Permissions Justification & Browser Warnings
Browser Installation Warning Explained
If you see a warning from your browser stating that this extension can "read and change all
your data on all websites" or "view your browsing history", please do
not be alarmed.
This is a generic technical warning required by browsers. It is purely there because the extension
needs permission to check the integrity of the URL you are currently visiting and
to scan the text on the page for threats. We do not use this permission to track your history or
harvest data.
Specific permissions we request:
activeTab: Required to read the URL, text content, and DOM structure of the tab you are currently viewing when a scan is initiated.storage: Required to save your settings (e.g., Theme, Auto-scan preference) and your API Key securely on your local device.declarativeNetRequest: Required for the Tracker Radar and Ad Blocker engines to intercept and block known malicious tracking scripts or spam domains without reading your actual network traffic content.
5. Third-Party Integrations (Google Gemini Models)
If you optionally configure AegisVectro to use AI analysis, the extension connects directly to Google's Generative AI API.
Google Gemini Models
When an AI scan is triggered, the page text or visual capture is securely transmitted directly to
generativelanguage.googleapis.com via your personal API key.
Data Handling: According to Google's API policies, data sent through API keys is not used to train their models.
Direct Connection: The request goes directly from your browser to Google. It does not route through AegisVectro servers.
AegisVectro Labs does not have access to or store any data transmitted directly to Google via your API key.
6. User Control, Rights, and Children's Privacy
You have full control over your data: you can disable AI context sharing, clear API keys, or uninstall the extension at any time. This extension is not directed to individuals under the age of 13.
7. Contact
Questions regarding our data handling? Contact us at:
Email: support@aegisvectro.com