VibeLens Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 12, 2026

What VibeLens Is

VibeLens is a browser extension paired with a local command-line bridge. Together they let you visually inspect, annotate, and edit CSS on your locally-running web pages, with changes written back to your source files.

Data Collection

VibeLens collects no data whatsoever. Specifically:

• No analytics or telemetry. We do not track usage, page views, clicks, or any behavioral data.
• No personal information. We do not collect names, emails, IP addresses, or device identifiers.
• No browsing history. The extension only activates on localhost and 127.0.0.1. It does not observe or record your browsing activity.
• No source code exfiltration. Your code is read and written only by the local bridge process running on your machine. Nothing is sent to any server.

Network Communication

VibeLens communicates exclusively over localhost (127.0.0.1). The extension connects to a WebSocket server on port 9119 running on your own machine. No data is sent to any external server, cloud service, or third party.

The extension's host permissions are limited to:

• http://localhost/*
• http://127.0.0.1/*

Permissions Explained

• activeTab: Required to inject the content script that enables element inspection and annotation on the current page.
• scripting: Required to programmatically inject the content script when the user activates VibeLens.
• sidePanel: Used to display the VibeLens control panel in Chrome's side panel.
• storage: Used to persist local preferences (e.g., bridge port, last active mode). Stored in Chrome's local extension storage only.
• declarativeNetRequest: Used to modify Content-Security-Policy headers on localhost pages so the extension's content script can run.

Third-Party Services

VibeLens uses no third-party services, SDKs, or APIs. There are no ads, no tracking pixels, no external dependencies at runtime.

Data Storage

VibeLens stores minimal configuration data (bridge port, UI preferences) in Chrome's local extension storage (chrome.storage.local). This data never leaves your browser and can be cleared by uninstalling the extension.

Open Source

VibeLens is open source under the MIT License. You can audit the complete source code to verify these privacy claims.

Children's Privacy

VibeLens is a developer tool and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

If we ever change our data practices, we will update this policy and the "Last updated" date above. Since VibeLens is open source, any changes to data handling will be visible in the public repository.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be directed to:

• GitHub Issues: github.com/shandar/VibeLens/issues
• Email: hello@affordancedesign.in