Privacy Policy for IQ SEO Bar
Last Updated: October 27, 2026
Thank you for using IQ SEO Bar ("the Extension"). We respect your privacy and are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of your data. This Privacy Policy outlines our strict data handling practices in accordance with the Google Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies.
1. Single Purpose & Data Minimization
IQ SEO Bar has a single purpose: to display public, non-personal search engine optimization (SEO) metrics (Domain Authority, Domain Rating, Traffic Estimates, Backlinks, and Domain Age) directly underneath organic Google Search Engine Results Page (SERP) snippets.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
- No Personally Identifiable Information (PII): We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, or payment information.
- No Browsing History: We do not track, log, or store your browsing history, opened tabs, or visited websites outside Google Search.
- No Keylogging or Form Scraping: We do not monitor keystrokes, personal form fields, or search queries for analytics.
3. Information We Process Locally
- Local Settings & Cache: User preferences (e.g., metric display toggles, optional user-provided API keys) and temporary metric caches are stored strictly on your local device via
chrome.storage.local or chrome.storage.sync. This data never leaves your computer.
- Public Domain Statistics: To retrieve SEO statistics, the extension queries public domain registrar records (RDAP ICANN/Verisign) and publicly accessible SEO intelligence endpoints. These requests contain only the public domain name (e.g.,
example.com) without any user identifier.
4. Third-Party Services & Links
The Extension provides optional user-initiated shortcuts to third-party SEO platforms (such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Moz). When you voluntarily click an external button (such as "Traffic" or "Links"), you navigate to that external website, which is governed by its own independent privacy policy and terms of service.
5. Compliance with Chrome Web Store Policies
- IQ SEO Bar complies fully with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Minimum Permissions requirement.
- The Extension does not sell, rent, monetize, or transfer any user data to data brokers or advertising networks.
6. Developer & Support Contact
If you have any questions, feedback, or support inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or IQ SEO Bar, please reach out directly: