SquareHero Chrome Extension Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 11, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how the SquareHero Chrome Extension ("Extension", "We", "Us" or "Our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our browser extension for managing SquareHero plugins on Squarespace websites.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Email Address: Used for authentication with your SquareHero account

  • Display Name: Retrieved from your SquareHero account for personalization

  • Authentication Tokens: Secure tokens to maintain your login session

Website Information

  • Squarespace Site Data: Domain names, site configuration, and plugin installation status for sites you own

  • Plugin Management Data: Records of which SquareHero plugins are installed, activated, or deactivated on your sites

  • Site Connection History: Information about which Squarespace sites are linked to your SquareHero account

Technical Information

  • Extension Usage Data: Interactions with the extension interface for functionality and troubleshooting

  • Error Logs: Technical error information to help improve the extension's performance

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Authenticate you with your SquareHero account

  • Display your connected Squarespace sites and their plugin status

  • Install, activate, and deactivate SquareHero plugins on your websites

  • Synchronize plugin data between your sites and SquareHero dashboard

  • Provide technical support and improve the extension's functionality

  • Maintain security and prevent unauthorized access

Data Storage and Security

  • Local Storage: Authentication tokens and preferences are stored locally in your browser

  • Firebase Database: Site connections and plugin status are stored securely in Firebase

  • Encryption: All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)

  • Access Control: Only you can access your connected sites and plugin data

Data Sharing

We do NOT share your personal information with third parties except:

  • Firebase/Google Cloud: For secure data storage and authentication services

  • Squarespace: When installing plugins on your sites (using official Squarespace APIs)

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access: View what personal data we have about you

  • Correction: Update or correct your information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data

  • Data Portability: Export your plugin management data

  • Opt-out: Disconnect sites or uninstall the extension at any time

Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your SquareHero account is active

  • Site Connections: Stored until you disconnect sites or delete your account

  • Usage Logs: Retained for 90 days for troubleshooting purposes

  • Deleted Data: Permanently removed within 30 days of deletion request

Third-Party Services

This extension integrates with:

  • Squarespace: For plugin installation and site management

  • Firebase: For authentication and data storage

  • SquareHero Dashboard: For account and subscription management

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their data practices.

Children's Privacy

This extension is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date

  • Displaying a notification in the extension

  • Sending an email to registered users (if applicable)

Permissions Explanation

The extension requests the following browser permissions:

  • activeTab: To detect when you're on a Squarespace site

  • storage: To save your login status and preferences

  • tabs: To communicate with your Squarespace sites for plugin management

  • scripting: To install and manage plugins on your websites

  • Host permissions: To access Squarespace sites (for plugin management) and SquareHero services (for authentication)

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us: