# Privacy Policy for FB Marketplace Auto-Messenger Pro

**Effective Date:** September 26, 2025  
**Last Updated:** September 26, 2025

## Overview

FB Marketplace Auto-Messenger Pro ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that helps users automate messaging on Facebook Marketplace. This privacy policy explains how we handle information in connection with the Extension.

## Information We Collect

### Information We Do NOT Collect

The Extension does **not** collect, store, transmit, or have access to:

- Personal information (name, email, phone number, address)
- Facebook login credentials or authentication data
- Private messages or personal communications
- Financial information or payment data
- Location data or IP addresses
- Browsing history outside of Facebook Marketplace
- Any personally identifiable information (PII)

### Information Stored Locally

The Extension stores the following data **locally on your device only**:

- **User Preferences:** Price filters, keywords, location settings, custom messages
- **Extension Settings:** Monitoring modes, refresh intervals, UI preferences
- **Messaging History:** URLs of previously contacted listings (to prevent duplicate messages)
- **Temporary Data:** Current session status and active monitoring state

All data is stored using Chrome's local storage API and remains on your device.

## How We Use Information

The locally stored information is used solely to:

1. **Apply Filtering Criteria:** Match listings against your specified price ranges, keywords, and location preferences
2. **Prevent Duplicate Messages:** Track previously contacted listings to avoid sending multiple messages to the same seller
3. **Customize Messaging:** Use your custom message templates when contacting sellers
4. **Maintain Settings:** Remember your preferences between browser sessions
5. **Provide Extension Functionality:** Enable the core automation features

## Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do **NOT**:
- Share any data with third parties
- Sell any information to advertisers or data brokers
- Transmit data to external servers
- Use analytics or tracking services
- Access or store data on remote servers

All data processing occurs locally on your device.

## Facebook Integration

The Extension interacts with Facebook Marketplace by:

- **Reading Public Listings:** Analyzing publicly visible marketplace listings for price, title, and description information
- **Automating User Actions:** Performing actions you would normally do manually (clicking message buttons, typing messages)
- **Navigation:** Moving between marketplace pages as directed by your settings

**Important:** The Extension only accesses information that is already publicly visible on Facebook Marketplace. It does not access private Facebook data, friend lists, or personal account information.

## Permissions Explanation

The Extension requests the following permissions for legitimate functionality:

### Required Permissions

- **`storage`:** Store your preferences and settings locally on your device
- **`alarms`:** Schedule periodic checks for new listings in "Monitor New" mode
- **`tabs`:** Open marketplace listings and manage the messaging workflow
- **`scripting`:** Inject scripts into Facebook pages to analyze listings and automate messaging
- **`host_permissions` (facebook.com):** Access Facebook Marketplace pages to provide the core functionality

### No Unnecessary Permissions

The Extension does **not** request permissions for:
- Access to other websites
- Reading your browsing history
- Accessing your camera or microphone
- Reading your downloads or bookmarks

## Data Security

- **Local Storage Only:** All data remains on your device using Chrome's secure storage APIs
- **No Network Transmission:** No data is sent over the internet to external servers
- **User Control:** You can clear all stored data through the Extension settings or by uninstalling the Extension
- **Automatic Cleanup:** Temporary session data is automatically cleared when monitoring stops

## User Control and Rights

You have complete control over your data:

- **Modify Settings:** Change or delete your criteria and preferences at any time
- **Clear History:** Remove messaging history through the Extension settings
- **Uninstall:** Completely remove the Extension and all associated data
- **Pause/Stop:** Control when the Extension is active or inactive

## Compliance with Platform Policies

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of this Extension complies with:
- Facebook's Terms of Service
- Facebook's Community Standards
- Chrome Web Store Developer Policies
- Applicable local laws and regulations

The Extension is a tool that automates user-initiated actions but does not override platform rules or policies.

## Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:

- The "Last Updated" date will be revised
- Significant changes will be communicated through Extension updates
- Continued use of the Extension constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

## Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the Extension's data practices, please contact us through:

- Chrome Web Store support channels
- Extension feedback options in the Chrome Web Store

## Legal Compliance

This Extension and privacy policy comply with:

- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Other applicable privacy and data protection laws

## Developer Commitments

As the developer of this Extension, I commit to:

1. **No Data Sales:** Never selling or transferring user data to third parties
2. **Single Purpose:** Using data only for the Extension's stated marketplace automation purpose
3. **No Credit Decisions:** Never using data for creditworthiness or lending purposes
4. **Transparency:** Maintaining clear and honest communication about data practices
5. **User Control:** Respecting user choices and providing control over their data

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**Last Updated:** September 26, 2025

This privacy policy is designed to be clear, comprehensive, and compliant with Chrome Web Store requirements and applicable privacy laws.