Privacy Policy

Extension: Global Sources RFQ Translator
Effective Date: May 11, 2026

Overview

Global Sources RFQ Translator ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

1. Local Storage Data

The extension stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome's storage API:

• Translation engine preference (MyMemory, Google Translate, or LibreTranslate)
• Display mode settings ("both" or "translation-only")
• Target language preference
• Trial usage count (for free tier tracking)
• License key (if you purchase the premium version)

This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

2. RFQ Content

When you use the extension on a Global Sources RFQ page:

• The RFQ text content is extracted from the page
• This text is sent to third-party translation APIs (Google Translate, MyMemory, or LibreTranslate)
• The translated text is displayed on the page

We do not store, log, or transmit your RFQ content to our own servers.

Third-Party Services

The extension uses the following third-party translation services:

Google Translate API

• Provider: Google LLC
• Data sent: Text to be translated
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

MyMemory API

• Provider: Translated.net
• Data sent: Text to be translated
• Privacy Policy: https://mymemory.translated.net/privacy

LibreTranslate API

• Provider: Various hosted instances
• Data sent: Text to be translated
• Privacy Policy: Depends on the instance used

Data We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect:

• Your name, email, or any personal identification
• Browsing history outside of Global Sources RFQ pages
• Payment information (handled by ExtensionPay/Stripe)
• Any data from non-RFQ pages

Permissions Explanation

The extension requests the following permissions:

• activeTab: To access the current tab's content for translation
• storage: To save your preferences locally
• Host permission for globalsources.com: To run on RFQ pages
• Host permission for translation APIs: To send text for translation

Data Security

• All data is stored locally in your browser
• No data is transmitted to our servers
• Translation requests are sent directly to third-party APIs via HTTPS

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store support page.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Clear all stored data by uninstalling the extension
• Request information about what data is stored
• Opt out of using third-party translation services by not using the extension

Last Updated: May 11, 2026