GrowIt is a browser extension that helps you visualize the opportunity cost of purchases by showing what your money could grow into if invested instead. We take your privacy seriously.
Data Collection
We do NOT collect any personal data.
GrowIt operates entirely locally in your browser. Specifically:
- We don't track your browsing history
- We don't collect information about your purchases
- We don't store or transmit any personal information
- We don't use cookies or analytics trackers
- We don't require you to create an account
How GrowIt Works
GrowIt runs entirely in your browser. When you visit a product page:
- The extension detects prices on the page using local pattern matching
- All investment calculations are performed locally in your browser
- Your settings (like return rate and language preference) are stored only in your browser's local storage
- Nothing is sent to external servers
Permissions
GrowIt requests the following browser permissions:
- Access to websites: To detect prices and display the investment widget on product pages
- Storage: To save your preferences locally (return rate, language, excluded sites)
These permissions are used solely to provide the extension's functionality. No data is transmitted outside your browser.
Third-Party Services
GrowIt may include optional affiliate links to investment platforms (like Wealthsimple). Clicking these links is entirely optional. If you click through and sign up, we may receive a referral commission at no additional cost to you. These platforms have their own privacy policies which govern any data you provide to them.
Your Settings
All of your settings are stored locally in your browser:
- Annual return rate assumption
- Language preference
- Sites you've chosen to exclude
- Whether the extension is enabled or disabled
These settings stay on your device and are never transmitted to us or anyone else.
Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Since we don't collect any data, we have no way to notify you directly. Check back periodically if you'd like to stay informed.