Prime Download Manager Extension is designed to integrate Google Chrome with the Prime Download Manager desktop application. Its sole purpose is to allow users to transfer downloads, media links, and related download metadata from the browser to the locally installed desktop application.
We are committed to protecting user privacy and minimizing data collection.
To provide its core functionality, the extension requires several browser permissions. Below is a detailed disclosure of the information we access and the specific reason for each permission:
downloads permission): Used to monitor standard browser download creation events. The extension pauses the download, forwards the metadata to the desktop manager for acceleration, and cancels the native browser download to avoid duplicate file creation.tabs permission): Accessed only to get the active tab's URL and title. The URL is used as the referrer header, which is mandatory for resolving hotlink-protected CDNs and renewing expired signed media links.cookies permission): The extension accesses cookies locally for the active download domain to forward authentication state to the desktop manager. This is necessary to support authenticated downloading of files and age-restricted video streams that require active user sessions, preventing download failures.nativeMessaging permission): Required to establish a secure, local, zero-network connection between the browser extension and the companion Prime Download Manager C++ desktop client. This handles secure, low-latency data handoff on the user's local device.<all_urls> host permission): Necessary to allow the extension to intercept downloads and detect media streams across any website the user is browsing, as downloads can be initiated globally on any domain.The extension accesses this information only when necessary to process downloads requested by the user.
The accessed information is used exclusively to:
The extension does not access user information for advertising, profiling, analytics, or tracking purposes.
The extension does not sell, rent, share, transmit, or disclose user data to advertisers, data brokers, analytics providers, or other third parties.
Information accessed by the extension is used only for communication with the locally installed Prime Download Manager desktop application running on the user's device.
The extension stores only operational settings and temporary state information required for its functionality.
Data is stored locally using Chrome's storage APIs.
The extension does not maintain remote databases containing user browsing activity or download history.
When required for authenticated downloads, the extension may access cookies associated with the specific website from which the user is downloading content.
Cookies are used solely to authenticate download requests transferred to the Prime Download Manager desktop application.
Cookies are not sold, shared, or used for advertising purposes.
The extension may read the URL and title of the active tab when the user initiates a download transfer.
This information is used exclusively to obtain download metadata and required referrer information.
The extension does not track browsing activity across websites.
The extension communicates with the locally installed Prime Download Manager desktop application using Chrome Native Messaging and secure local communication mechanisms.
This communication occurs only on the user's device and is not routed through external servers.
The extension does not download or execute remote code.
All executable logic is packaged within the extension and reviewed through the Chrome Web Store review process.
Reasonable technical and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect data handled by the extension.
The extension follows the principle of least privilege and requests only the permissions required for its functionality.
The extension is not directed toward children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Updates will be reflected by revising the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the Prime Download Manager project maintainer through the official project repository or support channels.