01 / short version
Summary
One Shot Screen does not run a screenshot-processing server. When you capture a page, the image data is generated and edited inside your browser. We do not receive your screenshots, page contents, annotations, redactions, downloaded files, or browsing history.
The extension stores a small amount of data locally so it can work: recent capture handoffs, settings, and license status. Paid license activation uses Polar's hosted checkout and license-key API.
02 / extension
Information the extension processes
Screenshots and page information
When you choose to capture a page, the extension reads the active tab, creates the screenshot locally, and opens the local editor. To hand the image from the capture process to the editor, One Shot Screen saves the screenshot blob plus basic metadata in browser storage: capture id, pixel dimensions, device pixel ratio, source URL, page title, capture mode, and creation time.
That data stays in your browser. It is used for editing, export filenames, and the result-page header. It is not uploaded to us.
Settings
The extension stores preferences such as default export format, JPEG quality, PDF layout, filename pattern, scroll delay, and onboarding state in Chrome storage.
License activation
If you buy or activate Pro, checkout and license management are handled by Polar. When you enter a license key, the extension sends the key, One Shot Screen's public organization id, and an activation label to Polar to activate, validate, or deactivate that license. The extension stores the license key, activation id, status, expiration time, and last validation time locally so Pro features can keep working, including a limited offline grace period.
License checks do not include screenshot pixels, page contents, annotations, or exported files.
As with any network request, a license check necessarily reveals your device's IP address and standard request metadata to Polar (and its infrastructure providers). Polar processes that information under its own privacy policy.
03 / website
Information this website processes
The website uses optional Google Analytics 4 only after you choose "Allow analytics." Until then, Analytics storage stays denied and the Google tag is not loaded. Advertising storage remains denied.
If allowed, GA4 measures page views and basic website interactions. The page URL sent by this site excludes query strings, and no screenshots, page captures, annotations, extension activity, or license keys are sent to Analytics. Your choice is stored in this site's local storage so it persists between visits.
Current pages do not submit forms or store contact details. External links, including the Chrome Web Store listing, are handled by those third-party sites once you choose to open them.
04 / permissions
Chrome permissions
06 / retention
Retention
Recent capture handoffs remain in local IndexedDB so the editor can load them; One Shot Screen prunes older entries and keeps only a small recent set. Settings and local license state remain until you reset them, deactivate the license, clear extension storage, or uninstall the extension.
Payment and subscription records are retained by Polar according to Polar's own policies and legal obligations.
The website keeps your analytics choice in local storage until you change it or clear this site's data.
07 / choices
Your choices
You can remove the extension at any time from Chrome. You can clear extension storage through Chrome's site and extension data controls. If you activated Pro, you can deactivate the license from One Shot Screen settings.
You can reject optional website analytics or change your choice at any time.
08 / children
Children
One Shot Screen is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
09 / changes
Changes to this policy
If the data flow changes, this policy will be updated and the "Last updated" date above will change. Material changes will be reflected here before they are relied on.
10 / contact
Contact
Questions about privacy can be sent to privacy@oneshotscreen.com.