Privacy Policy
Hide SSQB Answers Chrome Extension
Overview
Hide SSQB Answers ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension
designed to help students practice SAT questions more effectively by
hiding answer sections on CollegeBoard's SAT Suite Question Bank until
they are ready to view them.
This Privacy Policy explains how the Extension handles information and
what data practices are involved when you use our Extension.
Information Collection and Use
What We DON'T Collect
We do not collect, store, process, or transmit any personal
information or user data whatsoever.
Specifically:
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❌ No personal information (name,
email, etc.)
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❌ No browsing history or website data
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❌ No user behavior tracking or
analytics
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❌ No cookies or local storage usage
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❌ No network requests or data
transmission
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❌ No user preferences or settings
storage
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❌ No location or device information
What the Extension Does
The Extension operates entirely locally within your browser and only:
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✅ Detects answer sections on
CollegeBoard pages using CSS selectors
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✅ Adds "Hide Answer" toggle buttons to
the page
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✅ Modifies the visual display
(hide/show) of answer content
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✅ Operates purely through client-side
DOM manipulation
Data Processing
Local Operation Only
All Extension functionality occurs locally within your browser. The
Extension:
- Works offline once loaded
- Does not communicate with external servers
- Does not send any data outside your device
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Does not require an internet connection to function (beyond loading
CollegeBoard pages)
No Third-Party Services
The Extension does not integrate with, connect to, or share data with
any third-party services, analytics platforms, or external APIs.
Permissions Explanation
The Extension requests minimal permissions necessary for its core
functionality:
activeTab Permission
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Purpose: Access the current CollegeBoard tab to
detect answer sections and add toggle buttons
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Scope: Only when you're actively using the
Extension on CollegeBoard pages
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Data Access: Limited to reading and modifying page
elements for hiding/showing answers
Host Permissions (*.collegeboard.org/*)
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Purpose: Function only on CollegeBoard's SAT Suite
Question Bank
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Scope: Restricted exclusively to CollegeBoard
domains
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Data Access: Limited to DOM manipulation for answer
visibility control
User Rights and Control
Complete Control
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You can disable or remove the Extension at any time through Chrome's
extension management
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No data cleanup is necessary upon removal since no data is stored
- Extension behavior can be controlled on a per-tab basis
Transparency
- All Extension code operates visibly within the browser
- No hidden background processes or data collection
- Open source code available for review (if applicable)
Children's Privacy
The Extension is designed for educational use and may be used by
students under 13. Since we collect no personal information whatsoever,
there are no special privacy considerations for children beyond this
policy.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be
reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Since the Extension collects no data, policy changes will typically only
involve clarifications or updates to reflect Chrome Web Store
requirements.
Data Security
Since no user data is collected, processed, or transmitted, there are no
data security risks associated with using this Extension. All
functionality is contained within your local browser environment.
Legal Compliance
This Extension and Privacy Policy comply with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - No data processing
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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - No personal information
collection
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Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - No data
collection from minors
Acknowledgment
By installing and using the Hide SSQB Answers Extension, you acknowledge
that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its
terms.
Summary: This Extension collects absolutely no user
data and operates entirely within your browser to provide a better SAT
practice experience on CollegeBoard's platform.