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Cursor Pixel Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to Cursor Pixel - Custom Cursor, a Chrome browser extension that lets you replace your default mouse pointer with pixel-style custom cursors. For privacy questions, contact us at [email protected].

About Cursor Pixel

Cursor Pixel - Custom Cursor is a free Chrome extension that replaces your default mouse pointer with pixel-style custom cursors. Browse color packs, save favorites, upload your own designs, and enjoy a retro look while browsing the web. Get it on the Chrome Web Store.

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Single Purpose

The sole purpose of Cursor Pixel - Custom Cursor is to replace the default browser mouse cursor with custom pixel-style cursor designs on websites. All features - including cursor selection, favorites, uploads, and notifications about new packs - exist only to support this core functionality.

Permissions & Justifications

Cursor Pixel requests only the permissions required to replace your mouse cursor, save your preferences locally, and notify you about new cursor packs. None of these permissions are used to collect personal data, track browsing history, or serve advertising.

Every permission listed below maps directly to the extension's single purpose. Host access includes any match pattern defined in the permissions and content_scripts fields of the extension manifest.

Permission	Type	Purpose	Justification
`scripting`	API Permission	Inject cursor styles into open tabs	Required so the extension can change the mouse cursor on web pages.
`storage`	API Permission	Save selected cursors, favorites, and settings	We use storage to save user settings in our extension.
`unlimitedStorage`	API Permission	Store downloaded cursor packs and uploaded files	We use storage to save user settings in our extension.
`notifications`	API Permission	Alert users about newly available cursor packs	To notify users that new cursor packs have appeared.
`alarms`	API Permission	Schedule background checks for new cursor packs	Alarm is used to wake up a service worker. Through alarm, a check for the presence of new cursor packs is implemented. Moving from timers to alarms.
`host_permissions`content_scripts.matches `:///*<all_urls>`	Host Access	Apply custom cursors on websites you visit	Needed so that extension could work on all sites.

Scripting

API Permission

Manifest: permissions

Inject cursor styles into open tabs

Justification: Required so the extension can change the mouse cursor on web pages.

Storage

API Permission

Manifest: permissions

Save selected cursors, favorites, and settings

Justification: We use storage to save user settings in our extension.

Unlimited Storage

API Permission

Manifest: permissions

Store downloaded cursor packs and uploaded files

Justification: We use storage to save user settings in our extension.

Notifications

API Permission

Manifest: permissions

Alert users about newly available cursor packs

Justification: To notify users that new cursor packs have appeared.

Alarms

API Permission

Manifest: permissions

Schedule background checks for new cursor packs

Justification: Alarm is used to wake up a service worker. Through alarm, a check for the presence of new cursor packs is implemented. Moving from timers to alarms.

Host Permissions

Host Access

Manifest: host_permissions, content_scripts

Apply custom cursors on websites you visit

*://*/*<all_urls>

Justification: Needed so that extension could work on all sites.

Manifest summary

These are the exact permission entries declared in the Cursor Pixel extension manifest:

"permissions": [
  "scripting",
  "storage",
  "unlimitedStorage",
  "notifications",
  "alarms"
],
"host_permissions": ["*://*/*", "<all_urls>"],
"content_scripts": [{ "matches": ["<all_urls>"] }]

Remote Code

No. Cursor Pixel does not use the Remote Code permission. All extension functionality runs from code bundled within the extension package. We do not execute remotely hosted scripts or dynamically load executable code from external servers.

Data Collection & Use

Cursor Pixel is designed with privacy in mind. The extension stores your cursor preferences, favorites, and settings locally in your browser. We do not collect, sell, or transfer personal user data.

✓We do not sell or transfer user data to third parties, except as permitted in approved use cases required for core extension functionality.
✓We do not use or transfer user data for purposes unrelated to the item's core functionality or product improvement.
✓We do not use or transfer user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes.

Data Storage

User settings, selected cursors, favorites, and uploaded cursor files are stored locally on your device using Chrome's extension storage APIs. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers for profiling or advertising purposes.

Third-Party Services

The extension may connect to our servers to fetch new cursor packs and extension updates. These requests are limited to delivering cursor content and update information. We do not use these connections to collect personal information or track your browsing activity.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Cursor Pixel extension, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

See also our general Privacy Policy for cursor-helper.com website practices.