Effective Date: September 19, 2026 Last Updated: September 24, 2026 Applicable To: Apex Embroidery Designs (Chrome Extension Only)
⚠️ Browser Extension Privacy Notice — Separate from Website
This policy applies strictly and exclusively to the Apex Embroidery Designs Chrome Browser Extension. It does NOT govern or represent the main website at apexembdesigns.com (which has its own independent Website Privacy Policy). The extension operates completely offline-first, does NOT collect or transmit personal data, and stores all user preferences strictly on your local device.
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to the official Apex Embroidery Designs browser extension (Chrome Web Store Link), referred to as "the Extension", "we", "us", or "our".
We are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining full transparency regarding how the Extension functions in strict compliance with the Google Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
We respect your privacy. The Extension does NOT collect, monitor, track, or transmit any personal or browsing data:
- No Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We do not ask for or collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or physical addresses.
- No Authentication Credentials: No account passwords, usernames, or sensitive session tokens are handled or accessed by the extension.
- No Payment Data: No credit card, debit card, or financial account details are ever handled by the Extension. All transactions occur securely on the official website.
- No Web Surfing History: The Extension does not monitor, record, or inspect your browsing history, tabs, or web activity outside of its intended popup and side panel interface.
- No Location or IP Tracking: We do not log IP addresses or geographic telemetry from the extension.
3. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The Extension is designed with an offline-first architecture. To deliver a fast and seamless user experience, the following non-sensitive preferences are saved locally on your computer using Chrome's native chrome.storage.local API:
- Shopping Cart: Titles, selected file format variations (e.g. PES, DST, EXP), and quantities of items you choose to add to your local cart.
- Saved Wishlist: Design bookmarks you save for quick reference while planning your embroidery projects.
- Format & Sizing Preferences: Your default embroidery machine format preference to pre-select compatible files automatically.
Note: All preference data remains strictly within your browser's private local sandbox. It is never uploaded to our servers and is automatically purged if you remove or uninstall the Extension.
4. Permissions Requested by the Extension
The Extension requests only the minimum set of permissions necessary to deliver its core functionality:
| Permission | Technical Function | User Benefit |
|---|---|---|
storage | Accesses Chrome's local sandboxed key-value store. | Remembers your cart items, saved designs, and format choices between browser sessions. |
sidePanel | Enables the Chrome Side Panel view. | Allows you to dock catalog browsing alongside your embroidery digitizing software or tutorial tabs. |
contextMenus | Adds right-click context menu shortcuts in Chrome. | Lets you highlight design or font names on any web page to quickly look them up on Apex Embroidery. |
host_permissions(apexembdesigns.com) | Connects securely to apexembdesigns.com. | Loads product catalog preview images and safely initiates direct checkout redirects. |
5. Chrome Web Store User Data Compliance
In strict accordance with the Google Chrome Web Store Developer User Data Policy, we explicitly certify that:
- We do NOT sell, transfer, or license user data to any data brokers or third parties.
- We do NOT use or transfer user data for purposes unrelated to the Extension's stated single purpose.
- We do NOT evaluate creditworthiness or use data for lending or profiling purposes.
- We do NOT inject third-party advertising, affiliate tracking cookies, or promotional interstitials.
6. External Links & Official Website Relationship
When you choose to checkout or view detailed product descriptions, you will be navigated to our official website at apexembdesigns.com.
Transactions, account management, and activities on the website are covered by our standard Website Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and Refund Policy.
To explore our complete collection of designs and fonts directly, please visit our Embroidery Designs and Embroidery Fonts catalogs.
7. Children's Online Privacy Protection
The Extension is intended for general audiences interested in machine embroidery and digital crafting. We do not knowingly collect, request, or retain information from individuals under the age of 13.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect technical enhancements or policy modifications. Any updates will be published directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" timestamp.
9. Contact & Developer Support
If you have questions, feedback, or need developer assistance regarding the Apex Embroidery Designs Chrome Extension, please reach out to our team:
- Developer / Website: https://apexembdesigns.com
- Support Email: support@apexembdesigns.com