Privacy policy and terms of service

The Chrome Web Store expects a privacy policy if your extension handles user data, and a missing one is a common reason for rejection. PlugThis generates both a privacy policy and terms of service for you.

Where

In the download panel, choose Legal. There are two tabs, Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

What is generated

A document specific to your extension rather than a generic template. It is dated, names your extension, and works through what data it handles. The permissions section is built from the permissions your extension actually requests, so if it uses storage the policy explains what that means for the user.

Getting it out

Copy it, or download it as a markdown file. Regenerate it if your extension changes significantly, since permissions added later will not be in an older version.

Read it before you use it

PlugThis flags this in the interface and it is worth repeating. These are generated documents, not legal advice. Check the wording actually describes what your extension does, especially if you are charging for it or handling anything sensitive. You are the one publishing it.