Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 8, 2026 Last Updated: January 8, 2026
GetCited is built by Clear Signal Works LLC (“we”, “us”, “our”). This policy explains how the GetCited Chrome extension and getcited.app website handle your information.
The Short Version
The GetCited extension does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Everything happens locally in your browser.
Chrome Extension
What We Don’t Collect
The GetCited Chrome extension:
- Does not send any data to our servers or any third party
- Does not track which pages you visit
- Does not store your browsing history
- Does not require an account or login
- Does not use cookies or tracking pixels
- Does not collect analytics or usage statistics
How It Works
When you click the GetCited icon:
- The extension reads the current page’s HTML locally in your browser
- Analysis runs entirely on your device
- Results are displayed in the sidebar
- When you close the sidebar or navigate away, the analysis is discarded
No data ever leaves your browser.
Permissions Explained
The extension requests these Chrome permissions:
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
activeTab | To read the current page’s HTML when you click the extension icon |
sidePanel | To display results in Chrome’s sidebar |
storage | To save your preferences (like sidebar width) locally on your device |
We request the minimum permissions necessary. We do not request access to all your browsing data or history.
Data Storage
Any data stored by the extension (such as your preferences) is kept locally on your device using Chrome’s storage API. This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not accessible to us
- Is deleted if you uninstall the extension
Website (getcited.app)
Analytics
The getcited.app website may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors use the site. If analytics are enabled, we use tools that:
- Do not use cookies
- Do not track you across sites
- Do not collect personal information
- Comply with GDPR without requiring consent banners
Contact Forms
If you contact us through the website, we collect the information you provide (such as your email address and message) solely to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies
The website does not use cookies for tracking. We may use essential cookies for functionality (such as remembering preferences), but these do not track you or collect personal information.
Future Features
We may introduce optional features in the future that involve data collection, such as:
- Opt-in benchmarking: Anonymous, aggregated statistics to show how pages compare to others
- Account features: Saving reports or tracking changes over time
Any such features will:
- Be strictly opt-in — you must explicitly choose to participate
- Be clearly disclosed before you opt in
- Not change the default privacy-first behavior of the extension
We will update this policy before introducing any such features.
Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties. The extension does not integrate with any third-party services that could access your browsing data.
Children’s Privacy
GetCited is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date and, for material changes, posting a notice on getcited.app.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy:
- Email: contact@grahammak.es
- Website: https://getcited.app/contact
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. Since we don’t collect personal data through the extension, there is typically nothing to access, correct, or delete. For website inquiries, contact us at the email above.
Clear Signal Works LLC Seattle, WA, USA