PermitFlag is a Chrome browser extension that helps residential builders track permit status changes on Accela-powered municipal portals. This Privacy Policy explains what information PermitFlag accesses, how it is handled, and what rights you have.
1. Summary
PermitFlag stores all data locally in your browser and does not transmit any permit data or personal information to external servers. There is no PermitFlag backend, no database, and no analytics at this time.
2. Data We Collect and Store
PermitFlag stores the following data exclusively in chrome.storage.local — your local Chrome profile on your device:
- Permit records: The permit number, status, expiration date, assigned inspector, and other fields read from Accela permit detail pages that you explicitly save to PermitFlag.
- Change history: A log of field-level changes detected when you run "Check All", including timestamps.
- User preferences: Your dashboard settings and display preferences.
This data never leaves your browser. It is not transmitted to PermitFlag, to any third party, or to any server.
3. Data We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.
- We do not use analytics, tracking pixels, or telemetry (at this time).
- We do not share any data with third parties.
- We do not use cookies on this website beyond what your browser sets for normal operation.
4. Permissions Used by the Extension
PermitFlag requests the following Chrome permissions:
- activeTab / scripting: To read permit details from the Accela portal pages you visit, when you click the extension icon or trigger "Check All".
- storage: To save permit records and change history locally in
chrome.storage.local. - tabs: To open permit portal pages in background tabs during the "Check All" operation and close them after reading.
PermitFlag does not request access to your browsing history, bookmarks, downloads, or any data outside of the Accela permit portals you explicitly add.
5. Payment Processing
PermitFlag subscriptions are processed by ExtensionPay, which uses Stripe as its payment processor. When you subscribe, your payment information is collected and handled by ExtensionPay/Stripe — not by PermitFlag. Please review ExtensionPay's Privacy Policy and Stripe's Privacy Policy for details on how payment data is handled. PermitFlag receives only a subscription status indicator (active/inactive) — no payment card data is ever accessible to the extension.
6. Children's Privacy
PermitFlag is intended for use by construction professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from persons under 18 years of age.
7. Changes to This Policy
We will update this Privacy Policy as the product evolves (for example, if analytics are added in a future version). The "Last updated" date at the top reflects when changes were made. Continued use of PermitFlag after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
8. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at ladi@iamladi.com.