CyberShield - Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2025

1. Introduction

CyberShield is a Chrome extension designed to detect phishing threats and analyze website safety using third-party security services. Your privacy is important to us, and this document outlines how CyberShield handles data.

2. Data Collection & Storage

API Keys: Users enter their own API keys for VirusTotal and AbuseIPDB. These keys are stored locally in browser storage and never shared externally.

Website Scanning: CyberShield only sends URLs to VirusTotal and AbuseIPDB for security analysis. It does not collect or track personal information.

3. Third-Party Services

CyberShield interacts with the following security services:

VirusTotal: www.virustotal.com

AbuseIPDB: www.abuseipdb.com

4. Security Measures

- API keys are stored securely in browser storage and never transmitted to third parties.

- All requests to VirusTotal and AbuseIPDB are encrypted for security.

- Users can delete or update their API keys at any time.

5. No Data Sharing or Advertising

CyberShield does not collect, share, or sell user data, we only take your API keys as an user input and store it on your device only. There are no ads, trackers, or analytics in the extension.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.

7. Contact

For any privacy concerns, contact us at samratsarkar9999@gmail.com.