Parsec Markdown

Privacy Policy  ·  Last updated: February 2026

Overview

Parsec Markdown is a Chrome extension that converts web pages to Markdown. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data the extension accesses, how it is used, and what is never collected.

Data We Do Not Collect

Parsec Markdown does not:

• Collect, transmit, or store any personally identifiable information
• Track your browsing history
• Send page content to any server owned or operated by us
• Use analytics, telemetry, or crash reporting services
• Share any data with third parties

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The extension stores the following data only on your device using chrome.storage.local:

• The last 50 Markdown conversion results (source URL + converted Markdown text)
• Your preferred conversion method (Auto / Cloud / Offline)

This data never leaves your device and can be deleted at any time via the extension's Settings page ("Clear history").

Third-Party API — markdown.new

When you use the Auto or Cloud conversion method, the extension sends the URL of the current page to the markdown.new API (operated by ScrapingAPI Ltd, powered by Cloudflare). The page URL is transmitted solely to perform the Markdown conversion.

• Only the URL is sent — page content is never transmitted
• The markdown.new service may cache conversion results for up to 5 minutes per their own privacy policy
• You can avoid this entirely by selecting the Offline method

Please review the markdown.new Privacy Policy for details on how they handle URLs.

Permissions Used

• activeTab — reads the current tab's URL and HTML only when you trigger a conversion
• scripting — injects a content script to extract page HTML on demand
• storage — saves conversion history and preferences locally on your device
• host permissions (https://*/*, http://*/*) — allows the content script to run on any page you choose to convert

Offline Mode

When using the Offline conversion method, all processing happens entirely on your device using the Turndown library. No network requests are made.

Children's Privacy

This extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, please open an issue on the extension's GitHub repository or contact us at the Chrome Web Store listing.