Linear Web Clipper does not collect, transmit, or store any user data on external servers. All configuration data remains on your device. The extension communicates only with services you explicitly configure—namely, Linear and your chosen AI provider(s).
This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information by the Linear Web Clipper browser extension (the “Extension”). By installing or using the Extension, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
The Extension does not collect any personally identifiable information or behavioral data. Specifically, the Extension:
The Extension stores configuration data exclusively on your device using the Chrome Storage API. This data never leaves your browser unless transmitted to a service you have configured as described in Section 4.
Locally stored data persists until you take one of the following actions: (a) uninstall the Extension, (b) clear the Extension’s storage via browser settings, or (c) reset settings within the Extension’s options page. No data survives uninstallation.
The Extension transmits data only to services that you explicitly configure with your own API credentials. All transmissions occur over encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Data transmitted | Issue title, description (derived from page content), team ID, project ID, labels |
| Purpose | Create issues in your Linear workspace |
| Trigger | Only upon explicit user action (“Create Issue”) |
| Provider policy | linear.app/privacy |
If you choose to enable AI-powered summarization, the Extension will transmit page content to your selected AI provider(s) for processing. You may configure one or more of the following providers; when multiple providers are configured, they are attempted in your specified priority order.
| Provider | Data Transmitted | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | Page content for summarization | openai.com/privacy |
| Anthropic | Page content for summarization | anthropic.com/privacy |
| Google Gemini | Page content for summarization | policies.google.com/privacy |
| DeepSeek | Page content for summarization | deepseek.com/privacy |
| xAI (Grok) | Page content for summarization | x.ai/legal/privacy-policy |
| Groq | Page content for summarization | groq.com/privacy-policy |
| Mistral AI | Page content for summarization | mistral.ai/terms |
| OpenRouter | Page content for summarization | openrouter.ai/privacy |
Important: AI features are entirely optional and disabled by default. No content is transmitted to any AI provider unless you have explicitly provided an API key and initiated a summarization request.
Under no circumstances does the Extension transmit the following:
The Extension requests only the browser permissions necessary for its core functionality. Each permission and its justification is detailed below.
| Permission | Purpose | Scope of Access |
|---|---|---|
sidePanel |
Render the clipper interface | UI presentation only; no data access |
activeTab |
Read the current page for clipping | Active tab only, upon user action |
storage |
Persist API keys and preferences | Local browser storage only |
scripting |
Extract page content and metadata | Active tab only, upon user action |
<all_urls> |
Enable clipping from any website | Only pages you explicitly choose to clip |
The Extension implements the following measures to protect your data:
Because the Extension does not collect or store personal data on any external server, traditional data-subject rights (such as those under GDPR or CCPA) are inherently satisfied. You retain full control over all data associated with the Extension:
The Extension is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. The Extension does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through the Extension, please contact us using the information in Section 12.
As the Extension processes data exclusively on your local device, no cross-border data transfer occurs by virtue of the Extension itself. However, when you transmit data to third-party services (Linear, AI providers), such data may be processed in jurisdictions where those providers operate. Please consult the respective provider’s privacy policy for details on their data-processing locations and safeguards.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this document and, where practicable, by including a notice in the Extension’s release notes. Your continued use of the Extension following any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
The Extension is released as open-source software under the MIT License. The complete source code is available for review, audit, and contribution.
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the Extension’s data practices, please reach out through the following channels:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the Extension collect personal data? | No |
| Where is data stored? | Locally on your device, encrypted by Chrome |
| Who receives transmitted data? | Only Linear and AI providers you configure |
| Does the Extension track users? | No |
| Can you delete all data? | Yes — uninstall or clear Extension storage |
| Is the source code auditable? | Yes — open source under MIT License |