Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 27, 2026
ALT-DEV TOOLS ("we", "our", or "the extension") is a Chrome browser extension that provides a sidebar DevTools alternative — Elements inspector, Console, Network monitor, Sources viewer, Application storage panel, and Performance profiler. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Data We Collect
We do not collect personal data. Specifically:
- No names, email addresses, or phone numbers are collected.
- No browsing history is recorded or transmitted.
- No images are uploaded to any server.
- No analytics, tracking pixels, or third-party SDKs are included.
2. Local Data Storage
ALT-DEV TOOLS stores the following data locally on your device using Chrome's chrome.storage.local API:
- User preferences — theme preference, panel layout, and feature toggles.
- Console history — evaluated expressions in the built-in Console panel, stored locally so you can revisit them.
- License status — whether you have activated a Pro license key (the key itself, not personal information).
This data never leaves your device except as described in Section 3 below.
3. License Validation
When you activate a Pro license, the extension sends your license key only to our backend server at altdevtools.codingfrontend.in to verify its validity. This request does not include any personal information, browsing data, or device identifiers.
A periodic re-validation check occurs approximately every 12 hours to ensure the license remains valid.
4. Browser Permissions
ALT-DEV TOOLS requests the following Chrome permissions, each for a specific purpose:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| activeTab | Inspect the active tab's DOM and network activity |
| storage | Save settings, console history, and license locally |
| scripting | Inject content scripts to observe the page's DOM and network |
| sidePanel | Sidebar DevTools UI (Elements, Console, Network, etc.) |
| tabs | Route messages between the panel and content scripts |
| <all_urls> | Content script runs on all pages to observe DOM and network events |
5. Third-Party Services
ALT-DEV TOOLS does not integrate with any third-party analytics, advertising, or data collection services. The only external communication is the license validation request described in Section 3 and payment processing via DodoPayments when purchasing a Pro license.
DodoPayments processes payment data according to their own privacy policy. ALT-DEV TOOLS does not receive or store credit card details.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal data or browsing information to any third party, ever.
7. Data Retention & Deletion
All data stored by ALT-DEV TOOLS is local to your browser. You can delete it at any time by:
- Clicking "Clear" in the Console history within the extension sidebar.
- Uninstalling the extension (all local data is automatically removed).
- Manually clearing extension storage from Chrome settings.
8. Children's Privacy
ALT-DEV TOOLS is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out at support@codingfrontend.in.