JobShield AI Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 10, 2026

JobShield AI ("we", "our", or "the extension") is a browser extension that helps users identify potentially fake or scam job postings. This policy explains what information the extension accesses, how it is used, and your choices.

Summary

• We do not sell user data.
• We do not collect browsing history.
• We do not collect your name, email, passwords, or payment information.
• Analysis results are stored locally on your device.
• The extension only reads job posting pages on supported sites (currently LinkedIn job pages).

Information the extension accesses

When you visit a supported job posting page, the extension may read publicly visible page content to perform analysis, including:

• Job title, company name, and job description
• Location, salary, and employment type (if shown on the page)
• Application links and contact details listed in the posting

This content is processed on your device to generate a risk score and explanation. We do not operate a server that receives this data by default.

Information stored locally

The extension uses Chrome's local storage (chrome.storage.local) to save:

• Scan results for job postings you have analyzed (cached up to 24 hours per job)
• Your extension preferences (e.g., auto-scan on/off)
• Optional AI settings if you choose to enable them (API URL, API key, model name)

This data remains on your device unless you uninstall the extension or clear extension storage.

What we do not collect

• Browsing history across websites
• Personally identifiable information about you (name, address, email, age, ID numbers)
• Passwords, cookies, session tokens, or authentication credentials
• Financial or payment information
• Health information
• Personal communications (emails, texts, chats)
• Keystrokes, mouse movements, or general activity monitoring
• Precise GPS location

Optional AI analysis

If you optionally enable AI analysis and provide your own third-party API credentials, sanitized job posting fields may be sent directly from your browser to the API provider you configure (for example, OpenAI). We do not receive or store that transmission on our servers. You are responsible for reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party API provider you use.

AI analysis is disabled by default.

Permissions explained

• storage — Saves scan results and settings locally on your device.
• activeTab — Allows the popup to interact with the current tab when you click Analyze or Re-analyze.
• linkedin.com host access — Required to read job posting content on LinkedIn job pages you visit so analysis can run.

Remote code

JobShield AI does not execute remote code. All extension code is bundled in the package submitted to the Chrome Web Store. The extension does not use eval() or load external JavaScript files at runtime.

Data sharing

We do not sell, rent, or transfer user data to third parties. We do not use data for advertising, creditworthiness, or lending purposes. Data is not used for purposes unrelated to job posting scam analysis.

Children's privacy

JobShield AI is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted at this URL with an updated date.

Contact

For privacy questions about JobShield AI, contact:
hassaan.mughal786@gmail.com