TL;DR (The Short Version)
SnapVisio operates 100% locally. We do not collect, transmit, or store any of your personal information, images, videos, or browsing habits. Your data stays in your browser.
1. What Data Do We Collect?
Absolutely nothing. SnapVisio does not operate any backend servers, analytic trackers, or telemetry systems. We do not collect:
- Your IP address or device information
- Your browser history or tab data outside of Snapchat Web
- Usage statistics (like how often you use the extension)
- The media files (images or videos) that you upload
2. Where Is Your Data Stored?
When you upload an image or a video to SnapVisio, it is saved directly into
chrome.storage.local — a secure, isolated sandbox provided natively by your browser on your
local hard drive.
This local storage is never synced to the cloud, nor is it accessible to other extensions or web pages. When you uninstall the extension, this data is permanently wiped from your device.
3. Why We Need Certain Permissions
To function as a virtual webcam, SnapVisio requires specific Chrome Extension permissions. Here is exactly why each one is utilized:
scripting&webNavigation: These allow us to inject our local virtual camera engine script immediately when you load Snapchat Web, catching the camera initialization process before Snapchat's own scripts run.storage: Dedicated to saving your image library, active image preferences, and FPS settings so you don't have to reconfigure them every time you open the browser.- Host Permissions (
*://*.snapchat.com/*): We strictly scope our script injection solely to Snapchat Web domains. SnapVisio goes completely dormant on any other website.
4. Third-Party Services
The SnapVisio extension does not integrate with any third-party SDKs, marketing trackers, or external APIs. The website you are currently reading (the landing page) may load Google Fonts to render typography, but the extension itself operates offline.
5. Your Rights & User Control
Since we collect zero data, there is no account to delete or data to request purging. You have ultimate control. If you wish to remove all data associated with SnapVisio:
- Open the extension settings and click "Clear All" in the Image Library section.
- Right-click the extension icon and select "Remove from Chrome". All associated local storage variables will be purged by the browser instantly.
6. Changes to this Policy
Because the nature of this software is strictly client-side, we do not anticipate significant changes to this policy. Should a future update require additional permissions or change data handling mechanisms, users will be prompted for consent by the Chrome browser update system.
7. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your data, you can contact the developer by filing an issue on the project's official repository or support channel.