ImageTrace is a Chrome extension that helps users discover images available on the current webpage, save selected images, and organize image source information in local projects.
At the user’s request, ImageTrace processes page and image URLs, page title and domain, image alt/title text, dimensions, format, and discovery method. Projects may contain names, tags, notes, download and source records, small previews, and optional local image blobs. Settings, onboarding status, review state, and history are also stored.
Product data is stored in Chrome local storage and IndexedDB (image-trace-db). ImageTrace has no developer backend for product data, account, cloud sync, or user analytics service.
Product images, source URLs, project names, tags, notes, searches, and download history are not sent to the developer or the advertising provider. A user may explicitly export JSON, CSV, or ZIP files or open an email app. Email is never sent automatically.
ImageTrace requests access to HTTP and HTTPS webpages at installation to provide its core image discovery and download function from a persistent Side Panel. It does not continuously monitor browsing activity.
The bundled discovery script reads the active tab’s DOM once only when the user presses Scan all images. Pick from page and ImageTrace context-menu commands process only the selected image. Content loaded later requires another scan. Restricted pages do not cause ImageTrace to read a previous tab, and it does not request or use Chrome’s browsing-history API.
After the user reviews the advertising and data disclosure during onboarding and chooses “Agree and get started,” ImageTrace enables one managed PlayaYield advertisement inside the Side Panel. Ads cannot be persistently disabled in Settings. A user may close the ad for the current panel session, but ImageTrace requests an ad again when a new panel session opens.
If an ad request fails or no inventory is available, ImageTrace explains that no ad is available and minimizes the area after about 2.5 seconds. It retries about every 60 seconds only while the panel is visible, and core features continue to work without ad inventory.
For ad delivery, impression and click measurement, fraud prevention, and service performance, PlayaYield may process IP address, general country or region derived from IP, browser type and version, operating system, language settings, extension or application identifiers, device type, ad request timestamps, and technical ad-delivery and performance information.
ImageTrace supplies only a fixed placement (sidepanel) and dimensions (320×50) to the ad adapter. It does not provide images, page or image URLs, projects, tags, notes, searches, or download history to the advertising provider. ImageTrace does not sell personal data or use website or product data for personalized, retargeted, or interest-based advertising. See the PlayaYield Privacy Policy for more information.
Download history is retained for the most recent 90 days and is then deleted automatically. Projects, image source records, tags, notes, settings, and other local data remain in the browser profile until the user deletes them or removes the extension data.
JSON backups exclude large image blobs by default, and restore data is validated before transactional import. Uninstalling the extension removes extension-controlled local storage through Chrome. Files downloaded by the user remain under the user’s control.
ImageTrace does not bypass authentication, paywalls, DRM, browser security controls, or access restrictions. Source recording does not grant copyright permission or a license. Users must verify applicable website and rights-holder terms.
ImageTrace’s use of information received through Chrome APIs adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Website content and browsing data are never transferred or used for personalized, retargeted, or interest-based advertising.
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