Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

Devtrace is a Chrome DevTools extension that captures and stores console logs locally on your device. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

What Data We Collect

The Extension

Devtrace does not collect, transmit, or share any of your data.

All console logs are stored locally on your device using IndexedDB
No data is sent to our servers or any third parties
We do not track your browsing activity
We do not collect analytics or usage data
We have no access to your logs or any information about what websites you visit

This Website

If you sign up for our waitlist:

We collect your email address only
We use this solely to notify you about Devtrace updates and launch
We will never sell or share your email with third parties
You can unsubscribe at any time

Data Storage

Console logs captured by Devtrace are stored in your browser's IndexedDB storage. This data:

Stays on your local device
Is not synced to any cloud service
Can be cleared at any time using the "Clear" button in the extension
Is automatically deleted if you uninstall the extension

Permissions

Devtrace requires the following Chrome permissions:

storage — To save your log data locally
activeTab — To capture console output from the current tab
scripting — To inject the console capture script
alarms — To keep the service worker active for log persistence
host_permissions (all_urls) — To capture logs from any website you choose to debug

Third-Party Services

The extension itself uses no third-party services.

This website uses Formspree to handle email signups. Their privacy policy can be found at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or Devtrace, please contact us at hello@devtrace.dev.

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