Privacy Policy
Debloat runs entirely in your browser. It does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers.
Last updated: March 2026
What does Debloat do?
Debloat is a browser extension that removes AI features, sponsored content, shopping tools, telemetry, and UI annoyances from Chrome, Edge, and Firefox. It uses three layers of blocking: network rules (declarativeNetRequest), CSS injection, and DOM observation — all running locally in the browser extension sandbox.
What data does Debloat access?
Settings (local storage)
Debloat uses browser.storage.local to save your blocking preferences, preset selection, site whitelist, and theme choice. This data stays on your device and is not synced or transmitted.
Page content (read-only, local)
Content scripts read DOM elements on supported pages (Google Search, Bing, Edge new tab) to identify and hide UI elements matching known selectors. No page content is extracted or transmitted.
Network requests (blocking only)
declarativeNetRequest rules block outgoing requests to telemetry, AI, shopping, and sponsored content endpoints. Debloat does not inspect, modify, or log the content of any requests — it only prevents matching URLs from being fetched.
AI Scout (opt-in)
AI Scout is an optional feature that detects new AI elements injected by browsers. If you opt in:
- Reports are sent to
scout.debloat.clickwith an anonymous UUID (no personal data) - Reports contain only CSS selector metadata about detected elements — never page content, URLs, or browsing history
- You can disable Scout at any time in the extension settings
If you do not opt in, Scout does not collect or transmit any data.
What Debloat does NOT do
- Does not collect analytics or telemetry
- Does not track browsing history
- Does not inject ads or any content
- Does not modify page content (it only hides elements)
- Does not use cookies or fingerprinting
- Does not sell or share any data
- Does not require an account or sign-in
Permissions explained
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
storage | Save your settings and preferences |
declarativeNetRequest | Block telemetry, AI, and shopping endpoints at the network level |
scripting | Register content scripts for CSS injection and DOM observation |
webNavigation | Track page navigation to apply blocking rules |
notifications | AI Scout feedback notifications (opt-in only) |
sidePanel | Open the settings panel (Chrome/Edge) |
host_permissions | Run content scripts on Google, Bing, and Edge pages to hide UI elements |
Third-party services
- scout.debloat.click (Cloudflare Worker) — AI Scout reports (opt-in only, anonymous UUID)
No other third-party services are used. Debloat does not include any analytics SDKs, ad networks, or tracking pixels.
Open source
Debloat is open source. You can review the complete source code at github.com/investblog/debloat.
Changes to this policy
If this privacy policy changes, the updated version will be published on this page.
Contact
For questions or concerns about privacy, please open an issue on GitHub.