Privacy Policy: Dark Reader for Safari.

Privacy policy for Dark Reader for Safari. extension - no data collection, local-only storage, complete privacy protection

Privacy Policy for Dark Reader for Safari.

Last updated: December 7, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Dark Reader for Safari. (“we”, “our”, or “the extension”) handles information when you use our Safari browser extension. This policy is designed to comply with Apple’s App Review Guidelines and provide complete transparency about our data practices.

TL;DR - NO DATA COLLECTION

Dark Reader for Safari. does not collect, transmit, store, or share any of your personal data or browsing information. The extension operates entirely locally on your device.

1. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

Dark Reader for Safari. is designed with privacy as a core principle. We explicitly DO NOT collect, access, or transmit:

Personal Information: No names, email addresses, or contact information
Browsing History: No tracking of websites you visit
Website Content: No recording of pages viewed or content accessed
Usage Analytics: No telemetry, crash reports, or usage statistics
Device Information: No device identifiers, IP addresses, or system information
Cookies or Tracking: No cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies
Theme Preferences: Your dark mode settings are stored only on your device

2. WHAT THE EXTENSION DOES

Dark Reader for Safari. performs the following operations entirely on your device:

Dark Mode Application

Website Access: The extension accesses web pages you visit to apply dark mode styling
CSS Analysis: Reads page styles to intelligently transform colors from light to dark
DOM Manipulation: Modifies page appearance by injecting dark theme CSS rules
Local Processing: All color transformation logic runs in your browser - no data leaves your device

Local Storage Usage

Settings Storage: Your preferences (brightness, contrast, color scheme, site-specific settings) are stored locally using Safari’s browser storage API
Site List Storage: Your custom site enable/disable list is stored locally on your device
Custom Themes: Any custom color configurations are stored locally only
Local Only: This data never leaves your device and is not synchronized or backed up to any server

3. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

Dark Reader for Safari. requires the following Safari permissions to function:

Permission	Purpose	What We Access
Access to All Websites	Apply dark mode	Read page styles and inject dark theme CSS
Local Storage	Save settings	Store your theme preferences locally on your device
Active Tab	Current site settings	Detect current website for per-site settings

Why These Permissions Are Required

Website Access: Required to analyze page colors and apply dark mode transformations. The extension reads CSS styles to intelligently convert light colors to dark equivalents while preserving images and media.
Local Storage: Required to remember your dark mode preferences, brightness/contrast settings, custom colors, and per-site configurations. All data stays on your device.
Active Tab: Required to identify the current website so you can enable/disable dark mode for specific sites and apply site-specific theme settings.

Important: The extension does NOT request access to:

Your passwords or login credentials
Form data you enter on websites
Network requests or downloads
Your files, camera, or microphone
Location data
Your browsing history or bookmarks

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Local Storage Only

On-Device: All extension data (settings, site list, custom themes) is stored exclusively in Safari’s local storage on your device
No Cloud Sync: We do not use iCloud sync or any cloud storage services
No Servers: We do not operate any servers that collect or store user data
No Third Parties: No data is shared with any third-party services or analytics providers

Security

Isolated Storage: Extension data is isolated from other applications and websites
Safari Sandbox: The extension runs in Safari’s security sandbox
No Network Requests: The extension does not make any network requests or connect to external servers
No External Resources: All dark mode logic is self-contained with no external dependencies

Dark Reader for Safari. does not share any data with third parties because:

We don’t collect any data to share
We don’t use analytics services
We don’t use advertising networks
We don’t sell or rent user information
We don’t integrate with third-party services
We don’t track user behavior

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROL

Complete Control

Enable/Disable: Toggle dark mode globally or per-site at any time
Customize Theme: Adjust brightness, contrast, sepia, grayscale, and custom colors
Site Management: Create your own list of sites to enable or disable dark mode
Clear Data: Remove the extension to delete all locally stored settings
No Account: No account creation or registration required

How to Remove All Data

Open Safari > Settings > Extensions
Find “Dark Reader for Safari.”
Click “Uninstall” to remove the extension and all local data

Alternatively:

Reset settings within the extension popup to restore default values

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Dark Reader for Safari. does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. The extension is safe for users of all ages as it operates entirely locally without data collection.

8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the extension or legal requirements. When we make changes:

We will update the “Last updated” date at the top
Significant changes will be noted in the extension’s release notes
Your continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance

9. OPEN SOURCE AND TRANSPARENCY

Dark Reader for Safari.’s functionality is transparent:

The extension only modifies visual appearance of websites
No data is collected, transmitted, or stored externally
All processing happens locally in your browser
The extension works offline without internet connectivity

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: yaroslav91@gmail.com Website: DocGPT.ai Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days

Privacy Inquiries

Questions about data handling
Privacy concerns or suggestions
Policy clarifications
Security concerns

Summary

Dark Reader for Safari. is a privacy-first extension:

✅ No data collection - We don’t collect any personal information
✅ No tracking - We don’t track your browsing or website activity
✅ Local only - All settings stored on your device
✅ No third parties - No data shared with anyone
✅ No network requests - Extension works entirely offline
✅ No accounts - No registration or sign-up required
✅ Open and transparent - Behavior can be verified

By using Dark Reader for Safari., you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. This policy complies with Apple’s App Review Guidelines and reflects our commitment to user privacy.