Feed Fabrik (“the extension”) is a browser extension for discovering, organizing, and reading RSS feeds directly in your browser. This page describes exactly what the extension does and doesn’t do with your data.
The short version
- Your feeds, collections, and reading state are stored on your device.
- The extension does not send your feeds, your reading history, or the content of articles to any server we control.
- The extension collects anonymous usage analytics (which buttons get clicked, what theme is set, error types) to help us prioritize bug fixes and improvements. This is enabled by default and you can turn it off at any time in the extension’s settings.
What stays on your device
The following data is stored locally in your browser (using the
storage permission) and is never uploaded:
- The list of feeds you subscribe to
- Feed titles, descriptions, and article metadata
- Your collections, bookmarks, and tags
- Your read/unread state and any custom categories
- Your theme and display preferences
If you uninstall the extension, this data is removed from your browser. There is no cloud copy to delete.
Anonymous usage analytics
Feed Fabrik sends anonymous, sanitized events to our analytics provider so we can understand which features are used and which are broken. No personal information is included. Examples of events:
extension_started,extension_installeddashboard_add_feed_button(a button was clicked)settings_theme_mode_change(theme changed to light/dark/system)feed_validation_started(a feed URL was checked — the URL itself is not sent)
Before any event leaves your browser, the extension automatically:
- Strips URLs — feed URLs are never sent. Only an anonymous feed ID.
- Strips text — feed titles, article titles, and any text you’ve typed are never sent.
- Sanitizes errors — URLs, file paths, and email addresses are removed from error messages before reporting.
What we do not collect
- RSS feed URLs or article content
- Which articles you read or click
- Personal feed names, custom collection names, or tags
- Email addresses or any personal identifier
- Browsing history or which sites you visit
- Error messages containing URLs or other identifying data
How to opt out
Open the extension settings and toggle analytics off. The opt-out is
respected immediately. When you opt out, a single analytics_opted_out
event is sent so we can understand opt-out rates — no other event is
recorded afterwards.
Permissions
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
storage | Save feeds, collections, and reading state locally. |
tabs | Open the Feed Fabrik dashboard and articles in tabs. |
activeTab + scripting | Detect RSS links on the page you’re currently viewing, only when you click the action button. |
alarms | Schedule background feed refresh checks. |
host_permissions: <all_urls> | Lets you subscribe to feeds from any site. The extension only inspects page metadata to find feed links; it does not record which pages you visit. |
clipboardRead (optional) | Paste a feed URL directly into the add-feed form. Only granted if you use the feature. |
notifications (optional) | Notify you when new items arrive. Only granted if you enable notifications. |
Network requests the extension makes
- Feed fetches. When you subscribe to or refresh a feed, the extension downloads the feed XML directly from the feed’s publisher, the same way any RSS reader does. We are not in the middle of that request.
- Analytics events (if enabled). Sent to our analytics endpoint with the sanitized payload described above.
Data sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share user data with third parties. The anonymous analytics events are processed only for the purpose of improving Feed Fabrik.
Children’s privacy
The extension does not knowingly collect any personal data from anyone, including children under 13.
Changes to this policy
If we update this policy we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will also be noted in the extension’s release notes on the Chrome Web Store.
Contact
For questions about this policy, or to request information about any data the extension may hold, contact [email protected].