1. Introduction

Welcome to SmartScraper. This Privacy Policy explains how SmartScraper ("we", "our", or "us") handles information in connection with your use of our Chrome extension and website located at trysmartscraper.com ("Service").

SmartScraper is a Chrome extension that extracts publicly available business data from Google Maps search results. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices. Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Do Not Collect

SmartScraper does not collect, store, transmit, or process any personal information from its users. Specifically, we do not collect:

•       Your name, email address, or contact details

•       Account credentials or login information

•       Payment or billing information

•       Device identifiers or IP addresses

•       Browsing history or activity data

•       Location data

•       Usage analytics or behavioral data

The extension requires no account creation and operates entirely within your Chrome browser. No data from your browser session is sent to our servers.

3. How the Extension Works

SmartScraper operates locally within your Chrome browser. When you perform a search on Google Maps and activate the extension:

•       The extension reads the publicly visible business listing data displayed on your screen (e.g., business name, phone number, address, website, rating, review count).

•       This data is packaged into a CSV file and downloaded directly to your device.

•       No data is transmitted to SmartScraper or any third-party server as part of this extraction process.

The data you extract is your own. You are solely responsible for how you use, store, and process any leads or business data you export using SmartScraper.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party service providers to help us operate and improve the Service. These may include:

•       Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and usage patterns

•       Payment processors (e.g., Stripe) if paid features are introduced in the future

These third-party providers may collect standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited when you access our website — not the extension. Their use of this information is governed by their own privacy policies.

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with advertisers or third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Google Maps Data & Third-Party Terms

SmartScraper extracts publicly available data from Google Maps. By using SmartScraper, you agree to comply with Google's Terms of Service and applicable laws regarding the use of scraped data. We do not endorse or take responsibility for how users choose to use extracted data.

You are responsible for ensuring your use of exported business data complies with:

•       Google Maps Platform Terms of Service

•       Applicable anti-spam and privacy laws (e.g., CAN-SPAM, GDPR, CCPA)

•       Any applicable laws in your jurisdiction regarding cold outreach and data usage

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features of our website.

The SmartScraper Chrome extension does not use cookies.

7. Children's Privacy

SmartScraper is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly address the issue.

8. Data Security

Since we do not collect personal data, there is no user data stored on our systems to protect. For our website, we implement industry-standard security measures to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Continued use of SmartScraper after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

SmartScraper Support

Email: [email protected]

Website: trysmartscraper.com