SQLite Viewer is a browser extension that opens, displays and edits SQLite database files locally, on your device. It does not have a server, does not create user accounts, and does not send the contents of your database — or any part of it — anywhere. This policy explains exactly what that means in practice.
What the extension does with your files
When you open a .db, .sqlite or .sqlite3 file, it is read and processed entirely inside your browser tab using an in-browser SQLite engine (SQLite compiled to WebAssembly). The file is never uploaded, streamed, or transmitted to any server operated by us or by any third party.
If your browser supports it and you grant permission, the extension writes changes back to the same file on your device (autosave). If it doesn't, or permission isn't granted, you can still export a copy manually. Either way, the file only ever moves between your disk and your browser's memory — never over the network.
Information we collect
We do not collect any information about you or the contents of your databases. Specifically, we do not collect:
- The contents, names, or structure of any database you open
- Your name, email address, or any other personal information
- Browsing history or the URLs of pages you visit
- Analytics, usage statistics, or crash reports
The extension has no backend server to send this information to even if it wanted to.
Permissions the extension requests
Chrome extensions must declare permissions up front. Here is what each one is used for, in full:
- downloads — used only when you click Export (CSV or database file) or download a blob value. It lets the browser save that file to your computer; it has no other use.
- sidePanel — lets the extension display its interface in Chrome's side panel instead of a popup. It has no data access implications on its own.
The extension does not request access to the pages you browse, your browsing history, cookies, or any other website's data.
Local storage
To make reopening a recently used database faster, the extension may store a reference to that file (its name and a browser-managed file handle) in your browser's local IndexedDB storage. This information stays on your device, is never transmitted anywhere, and can be cleared at any time by removing the extension or clearing site data for it.
Third parties
We do not share, sell, or transfer any information to third parties, because we do not collect any in the first place. The extension does not embed third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking scripts.
Children
The extension is a general-purpose developer tool and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone, including children, since we do not collect information at all.
Changes to this policy
If this policy ever changes — for example, if a future version adds an optional feature that involves network access — we will update this page and the date above, and describe the change clearly rather than burying it in legal language.
Questions
If you have any questions about this policy or how the extension works, contact us at: rentabextension@gmail.com