DeerDirect Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Deer Direct - Bluesky to Deer Redirect

Effective Date: 9/11/2025

Overview

Deer Direct is a Chrome browser extension that automatically redirects Bluesky (bsky.app) links to Deer Social (deer.social). This privacy policy explains how the extension handles your data.

Data Collection

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

This extension operates entirely locally within your browser and performs the following functions:

  • Redirects bsky.app URLs to deer.social URLs
  • Does not access, read, or store any content from the websites you visit
  • Does not collect any personal information, browsing history, or user data
  • Does not communicate with any external servers or services

How the Extension Works

The extension uses Chrome's declarative net request API to:

  1. Detect when you navigate to bsky.app URLs
  2. Automatically redirect those requests to the equivalent deer.social URLs
  3. Perform all redirection locally within your browser

Permissions Used

  • declarativeNetRequest: Required to perform URL redirections
  • Host permission for bsky.app: Required to detect and redirect bsky.app URLs

Data Storage

No data is stored locally or remotely. The extension does not use any storage mechanisms.

Third-Party Services

This extension does not integrate with any third-party services or send data to external servers.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the extension, please contact us at matt@mmatt.net.

Compliance

This extension complies with Chrome Web Store policies and applicable privacy regulations by:

  • Not collecting any personal data
  • Operating transparently with minimal permissions
  • Providing clear functionality descriptions
  • Maintaining user privacy through local-only processing

This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Deer Direct extension.