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Last updated: June 27, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Vefogix browser extension (the “Extension”, “we”, “our”) handles information when you use it. The Extension helps you instantly check domain authority, SEO metrics, backlinks, traffic, and guest-post pricing for websites, powered by Vefogix.

In short: The Extension only sends the domain names of sites you are viewing (or that appear in supported SEO tools and search results) to the Vefogix API to look up their metrics and pricing. It does not collect your personal information, full browsing history, passwords, or page content, and it does not sell your data.

1. Information the Extension Processes

To provide its features, the Extension processes the following limited data:

  • Domain names. The domain (hostname) of the active tab you are viewing, and domain names that appear in supported pages — Google Search results and the backlink / referring-page tables of Ahrefs, SE Ranking, and Semrush. These domains are sent to the Vefogix API to retrieve metrics (e.g., Domain Rating, traffic, spam score) and guest-post pricing.
  • Extension preferences. Your settings, such as whether desktop notifications are enabled and your light/dark theme choice, are stored locally on your device.

The Extension does not collect or transmit: your name, email address, account credentials, form inputs, page text or content, IP-based location, cookies, or a record of every page you visit. Only domain names that are looked up are sent to Vefogix.

2. How the Information Is Used

  • To fetch and display SEO metrics, backlinks, traffic, and pricing for a domain.
  • To show a badge next to matching domains in search results and supported SEO tools.
  • To display an optional desktop notification when pricing is available for a domain.
  • To remember your preferences (notifications and theme).

3. Permissions and Why They Are Needed

PermissionWhy it is used
activeTabTo read the domain of the tab you are actively viewing so we can look up its metrics.
tabsTo detect when you switch or reload tabs and update the toolbar badge for the current domain.
storageTo save your preferences (notification toggle) locally on your device.
notificationsTo show an optional desktop notification when a domain you visit has pricing on Vefogix.
host access to vefogix.comTo send domain lookups to, and receive results from, the Vefogix API.
content scripts (all sites)To read result/referring-page domains and inject the Vefogix badge on Google Search, Ahrefs, SE Ranking, and Semrush. The Extension acts only on these supported pages; it does not read or transmit content from other sites.

4. Data Storage and Retention

  • On your device: Your preferences are stored locally via the browser's extension storage and localStorage. They remain until you change them or remove the Extension.
  • In memory: Domain lookup results are cached temporarily in the Extension's memory (a few minutes) to reduce repeat requests. This cache is cleared when the browser/service worker restarts.
  • On Vefogix servers: Domain lookups are processed by the Vefogix API to return results. Their handling of requests is governed by the Vefogix website privacy policy.

5. Third-Party Services

The Extension communicates with the following services:

  • Vefogix API (vefogix.com) — receives domain names to return SEO metrics and pricing. See vefogix.com.
  • Google Favicons & Google Fonts — the popup may load a site's favicon and web fonts from Google to render the interface. Only the requested domain/font is involved.

6. Data Sharing and Selling

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. Domain names are shared only with the Vefogix API for the sole purpose of returning the metrics and pricing you requested. We do not use the data for advertising, profiling, or any unrelated purpose.

7. Children's Privacy

The Extension is a professional SEO tool intended for general/business audiences and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Your Choices

  • You can disable desktop notifications at any time from the Extension's settings.
  • You can stop all data processing by disabling or removing the Extension from your browser (chrome://extensions).

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date above. Continued use of the Extension after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Extension, contact us at:

© 2026 Vefogix. This Privacy Policy applies to the Vefogix browser extension.