Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2025
Effective Date: September 22, 2025

Introduction

Formz ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle data. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our AI-powered form auto-fill service.

By installing and using the Formz extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Data We DO NOT Collect or Store

  • Personal Information: We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal information
  • Form Data: Your actual form inputs are never permanently stored or transmitted to our servers
  • Browsing History: We do not track or record your browsing activity
  • User Identity: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other identifying information
  • Cookies or Tracking: We do not use cookies or tracking technologies

Data We Process Temporarily

Local Processing Only

  • Form Field Detection: The extension analyzes form fields on web pages locally in your browser to identify field types (name, email, address, etc.)
  • Generated Data: Temporary realistic data is generated locally for form filling purposes
  • Session Data: Generated form data exists only in browser memory during active sessions and is automatically cleared

API Communications

  • AI Model Requests: When using AI-powered data generation, anonymized form field metadata (field types, labels, validation requirements) may be sent to OpenRouter API services
  • Temporary Email Generation: Requests for temporary email addresses are made to third-party services (MailTM) without including personal information

Information Storage

Local Storage (Your Device Only)

  • Extension Settings: Your preferences, AI model selection, and toggle states
  • API Configuration: Your OpenRouter API key (if provided) stored securely using Chrome's encrypted storage API
  • Temporary Email Cache: Generated temporary email addresses stored locally for session management

No External Storage

  • We do not store any user data on our servers
  • No cloud storage or external databases are used
  • No user profiles or accounts are maintained

How We Use Information

Core Functionality

  • Form Analysis: Detecting and categorizing form fields to provide appropriate data suggestions
  • Data Generation: Creating contextually appropriate, realistic test data for form fields
  • User Interface: Displaying extension controls and managing user preferences

Service Improvement

  • Error Handling: Local error logging for debugging (data never leaves your device)
  • Performance Optimization: Local analytics to improve extension performance

Third-Party Services

OpenRouter API (Optional)

Data Shared:

Anonymous form field metadata (field types, labels, requirements)

Data NOT Shared:

Your personal information, actual form inputs, or browsing data

Temporary Email Services

MailTM API: Generates functional temporary email addresses

Only requests for email address generation - no personal information or browsing data shared

Chrome Extension Platform

Permissions Used:

  • activeTab: To detect and interact with forms on current page
  • storage: To save your settings locally
  • scripting: To inject form-filling functionality
  • host_permissions: To make API calls to OpenRouter and email services

Data Security

Protection Measures

  • Encryption: API keys stored using Chrome's encrypted storage system
  • No Transmission: Personal data never leaves your device
  • Secure APIs: All external API calls use HTTPS encryption
  • Minimal Permissions: Extension requests only necessary permissions

Data Retention

  • Session Data: Automatically cleared when browser session ends
  • Settings Data: Persists until you uninstall the extension or clear it manually
  • Generated Data: Exists only during active form-filling sessions

Your Rights and Controls

User Control

  • Enable/Disable: Turn extension functionality on/off at any time
  • API Keys: Manage or remove your OpenRouter API key through settings
  • Clear Data: Clear all locally stored settings and data
  • Uninstall: Complete removal eliminates all associated data

Opt-Out Options

  • AI Features: Use without API key for basic functionality
  • Temporary Emails: Generate placeholder emails without third-party services
  • Complete Opt-Out: Uninstall the extension

Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will immediately delete such information.

Contact Information

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

  • Developer: Mzed Studio
  • Email: raymond@mzed.studio

Privacy Summary

The Formz extension prioritizes privacy by processing data locally, not storing personal information, and giving you complete control over functionality. Your form data and personal information never leave your device permanently, and you can use the extension with varying levels of data sharing based on your preferences.