Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 25, 2026
TL;DR: JSON Formatter Pro collects NO personal data. All JSON processing happens locally on your device. We don't track you, sell data, or use remote servers.
Overview
JSON Formatter Pro ("the Extension") is developed by Zovo. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles data when you use it. The extension is designed with privacy as a core principle - all processing happens locally in your browser.
Data We Collect
We do not collect any personal data.
Specifically, we do NOT collect:
- Your browsing history or the URLs you visit
- The JSON content you format
- Your IP address or location
- Any personally identifiable information
- Analytics or usage data
- Cookies or tracking identifiers
Data Stored Locally
The extension stores the following data locally on your device only using Chrome's storage API:
- Theme preference - Dark or light mode selection
- Indent size - Your preferred spacing (2, 4, or 8 spaces)
- Sort keys toggle - Whether to alphabetize JSON keys
- Auto-paste setting - Whether to auto-detect clipboard JSON
- License key - Your Zovo Pro license key if you choose to enter one
This data syncs via Chrome's built-in sync if you're signed into Chrome. It is never transmitted to our servers.
Permissions Explained
The extension requests the following permissions, each for a specific purpose:
storage
Saves your preferences (theme, indent size, settings) locally. Also stores your Zovo Pro license key if entered. No personal data or JSON content is stored.
clipboardWrite
Copies formatted JSON to your clipboard when you click the "Copy" button. Only activates when you explicitly click copy.
clipboardRead
Reads clipboard content when you open the popup to auto-detect JSON. This convenience feature can be disabled in settings. Content is never stored or transmitted.
activeTab
Interacts with the current tab when you click the extension icon or use the context menu. Allows detecting JSON content on the page. Only activates on user action.
contextMenus
Adds a right-click menu option to format selected JSON text on any web page. Selected text is processed locally.
scripting
Detects and formats JSON displayed on web pages (like API responses). Only executes when you trigger the extension, not automatically.
Host permissions (all URLs)
Required for the content script that detects JSON on web pages. The script identifies pages displaying raw JSON data when you access API endpoints directly. It only reads page content to detect JSON format - it does not modify pages, track browsing, or run in the background.
Our Commitments
No data sold or transferred
No tracking or analytics
No remote code execution
100% local processing
We certify that:
- We do not sell or transfer user data to third parties
- We do not use or transfer user data for purposes unrelated to the extension's single purpose
- We do not use or transfer user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
- All JSON processing happens locally in your browser
Third-Party Services
The extension does not include:
- Analytics services (no Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
- Advertising networks
- Third-party scripts or remote code
- External API calls for JSON processing
Optional Account Features
If you choose to activate Zovo Pro features, you may enter a license key. This key is:
- Stored locally in Chrome storage
- Verified against our server only when you explicitly request verification
- Used solely to unlock Pro features
No other personal information is required or collected for Pro features.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us: