At TDS & Income Tax Payment Automator, we take the privacy, security, and trust of our users with the highest level of seriousness. This Privacy Policy describes how the extension handles user data during operation.
1. Complete Local Execution (Zero Data Transmission)
The extension is built on a strict local, client-side-only architecture. This guarantees that your sensitive taxpayer information is never compromised.
- No External Servers: The extension has no central application servers or external databases. Absolutely no network requests are sent to third parties or the developers.
- In-Memory Processing: All details inputted into the extension interface (such as PANs, tax break-ups, Assessment Years, and section codes) are processed directly in your local browser tab's active memory.
- No Account Required: You do not need to register, create an account, or log in to use the extension, keeping your identity completely anonymous.
🔒 Important Security Safeguard: The extension will never log, store, or transmit your passwords, payment methods, net banking details, or OTPs. All financial interactions remain inside the official portal's secure frames.
2. Usage of Local Storage
The extension utilizes the standard browser local storage API (chrome.storage.local) solely on your own device. This permission is used exclusively to remember your non-sensitive pre-filled preferences (such as selected tax categories, AY, or payment tabs) so you do not have to retype them on subsequent runs. You can delete this stored state at any time by clearing your browser cache or re-installing the extension.
3. Purpose of Requested Permissions
To operate securely, the extension requests the following narrow set of browser permissions:
scripting& Host Permissions (incometax.gov.in): Used to securely inject the automation filling scripts into the active page DOM to execute the data entry on your behalf. It blocks execution on any external, untrusted websites.activeTab&tabs: Used to correctly identify and focus your active, logged-in Income Tax e-Portal dashboard so the script launches only inside the correct context.storage: Used to remember your local pre-filled popup states as explained above.
4. Policy Updates
Any future updates to the extension will maintain this local, secure framework. If permissions are added, you will be prompted to review them. Feel free to contact our development team if you have any technical inquiries regarding this policy.