Overview
Job Atlas ("we," "our," or "the extension") is a local-first Chrome extension that helps you capture job postings and track your application pipeline. Your job data stays on your device. We do not operate servers or user accounts for Job Atlas, and the extension does not use analytics or tracking.
This Privacy Policy describes how Job Atlas handles information when you install and use the extension and when you visit this website at thehelpfultipper.com/job-atlas.
Information we collect (extension)
Job Atlas collects and stores information only when you choose to save a job or adjust your preferences. This data is stored locally in chrome.storage.local on your computer:
- Job records: title, company, URL, location, status, saved/applied/interviewing/offer/rejected dates, tags, notes, pin and archive flags, and status change history
- Preferences: minimum salary threshold for local insight checks and UI preferences such as storage banner dismiss state
When you open the capture popup on a job posting page, the extension temporarily reads visible page content (such as job title, company, location, and description text) from the active tab to pre-fill the form and run optional local insight checks. This scraped content is processed in memory only and is not saved unless you explicitly enter it into notes or save the job record.
Information we do not collect (extension)
- We do not collect browsing history or track pages you visit
- We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies in the extension
- We do not require or store user accounts, passwords, or authentication credentials
- We do not collect health, financial, or payment information
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties
How we use information (extension)
All data collected by Job Atlas is used solely to provide the extension's core functionality:
- Displaying and organizing your job pipeline in the popup, dashboard, and side panel
- Pre-filling job details when you initiate capture on a posting page
- Running optional local checks (such as salary comparison against your minimum preference)
- Exporting your data to JSON or CSV files when you request a backup
We comply with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements: data accessed through the extension is used only to provide and improve user-facing features within Job Atlas, and is not transferred to third parties except as necessary to provide the extension's functionality (which, for Job Atlas, means no transfer at all).
Data storage and security (extension)
All job data and preferences are stored locally in your browser via Chrome's extension storage API. Data is not transmitted to our servers or any external service. Because storage is local:
- Your data is available only in the browser profile where Job Atlas is installed
- Uninstalling Job Atlas permanently deletes all stored job data unless you export a backup first
- Clearing extension data through Chrome settings will also delete your jobs
We recommend exporting regular backups using the dashboard's JSON or CSV export features.
Website analytics
This marketing website uses Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate traffic — for example, which pages are visited and how visitors arrive at the site. Google may set cookies and collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, browser type, device type, and referral source.
Analytics applies to this website only. The Job Atlas Chrome extension does not load Google Analytics or send usage data to us or to Google.
You can learn how Google uses data at Google's partner sites policy. You may opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or through cookie and ad settings in your browser.
Third-party services
The Job Atlas extension does not integrate with third-party analytics, advertising, cloud storage, or data processing services. The extension reads publicly visible content on job posting websites you visit, but does not send that content to those sites or to us.
This website uses Google Analytics (Google LLC) as described above. No other third-party services are used on this site.
Permissions explained
Job Atlas requests the following Chrome permissions:
- storage: Save your job records and preferences locally
- activeTab: Access the current tab when you click the extension icon or use the context menu
- scripting: Inject the job-page reader into the active tab on your request to pre-fill the capture form
- sidePanel: Show your job list in Chrome's side panel when you open it
- contextMenus: Add "Save to Job Atlas" and "Open Job Atlas Side Panel" to the page right-click menu
Your choices and rights
- Access and export: View all your jobs in the dashboard and export them as JSON or CSV at any time
- Delete: Delete individual jobs in the dashboard, or remove all data by uninstalling the extension
- Control: Job Atlas only reads a page when you initiate capture — you are always in control of when data is collected
Children's privacy
Job Atlas is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Job Atlas after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Job Atlas, contact us at [email protected].