Privacy Policy

SnipForge — Text Expander

Last updated: May 2026

SnipForge is a Chrome extension built by PixelForgeHub (Yogesh Nichal). This policy explains what data the extension touches and where it goes.

Summary

SnipForge runs entirely on your device. No snippets or typed text are ever sent to any server. No analytics, no telemetry, no tracking. The only network connection SnipForge ever makes is a one-time license activation check with Lemon Squeezy if you purchase Pro.

What SnipForge Reads & Modifies

To perform its core function as a text expander, SnipForge runs a local content script in your browser. This script:

Monitors keystrokes only inside editable text fields (inputs, textareas, and rich contenteditable editors) to detect when you type a saved shortcut trigger (e.g. ;sig).
Replaces the trigger with your saved expansion text locally on the page.
Never logs, stores, or transmits your keystrokes.
Never reads or interacts with password fields.
Does not access cookies, local storage of websites, session states, or your browsing history.

What We Store Locally

The following data is saved inside Chrome's local extension storage (chrome.storage.local) on your device only:

Your saved snippets (triggers and expansion text).
Your Lemon Squeezy license key (if you upgrade to Pro).
Your Pro plan status.

All stored data is deleted when you uninstall the extension. None of it is synced to Google or PixelForgeHub.

Data Sent Over the Network

SnipForge makes exactly one network call:

api.lemonsqueezy.com:When you enter a license key in the settings and click “Activate”, the background service worker sends the key to Lemon Squeezy to verify its validity. This is a direct check from your browser to Lemon Squeezy; no PixelForgeHub servers are involved.

Permissions Explained

storage: Required to save your snippets, license key, and settings locally on your device.
sidePanel:Lets the snippet manager open in Chrome's side panel so you can view and edit snippets alongside the page you're working on.
Host permission (all sites): Declared in the manifest to allow the content script to run on all sites. This is required because a text expander must be able to expand your snippets inside text fields wherever you type (emails, chats, document editors, forms). The content script runs 100% locally and never sends any text or data off your device.
host_permissions (api.lemonsqueezy.com): Required to allow the background service worker to contact Lemon Squeezy for Pro license verification.

What We Do Not Do

We do not collect analytics, telemetry, or crash reports.
We do not require you to sign up for an account to use the extension.
We do not sell, rent, or transfer user data to third parties.
We do not track which websites you visit or what you type outside of trigger matching.

Contact

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