Privacy Policy for Pulsarc Chrome Extension

Last updated: April 2026

Pulsarc ("we", "our", "us") operates the Pulsarc Chrome Extension. This extension allows Pulsarc users to monitor API uptime and receive status notifications directly from their browser.

This Privacy Policy explains what data the extension accesses and how it is used.

Information We Collect

The Pulsarc extension only accesses data necessary to provide its functionality.

This may include:

Authentication data

  • A secure authentication token stored as a cookie on pulsarc.live
  • Used only to authenticate API requests

User monitor data

  • Monitor status
  • Response times
  • Uptime results
  • Extension display preferences

Local storage data

Stored locally in your browser:

  • Authentication token
  • Extension settings
  • Monitor visibility preferences

We do NOT collect:

  • Browsing history
  • Website content
  • Personal files
  • Keystrokes
  • Location data
  • Analytics tracking data

How Information Is Used

Data is used strictly to:

  • Authenticate your Pulsarc account
  • Retrieve monitor status
  • Display uptime information
  • Send outage notifications
  • Store your extension preferences

Data is never used for advertising.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade user data.

Data is only transmitted between:

  • Your browser
  • pulsarc.live
  • api.pulsarc.live

No third-party analytics or tracking services are used.

Data Storage

All extension data is stored:

  • Locally inside Chrome storage
  • On Pulsarc secure servers

Authentication tokens are handled securely and used only for API authentication.

Security

Pulsarc uses:

  • HTTPS encryption
  • Secure authentication tokens
  • Access-controlled APIs

We take reasonable measures to protect user data.

User Control

Users can:

  • Log out anytime
  • Remove the extension
  • Clear extension storage via Chrome
  • Delete their Pulsarc account

Removing the extension deletes locally stored data.

Permissions Justification

The extension requests only required permissions:

Cookies

Used to detect login state and authenticate API calls.

Storage

Used to store extension preferences.

Alarms

Used to periodically check monitor status.

Notifications

Used to alert users about outages.

Changes

We may update this policy if features change.

Updates will be reflected on this page.

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