Privacy Policy
Overview
Emoji & Sticker Maker by Kudos.tv is a Chrome extension that helps you create perfectly sized emotes, emoji, and stickers for streaming and messaging platforms. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
Data Collection
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.
Specifically:
- Images you process are never uploaded to any server. All image processing (resizing, background removal) happens entirely within your browser using local machine learning models. Your images never leave your device.
- We do not use analytics or tracking within the extension.
- We do not collect usage data, browsing history, or any other personal information.
- We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Permissions Explained
The extension requests certain Chrome permissions to function. Here is what each permission does and why it is needed:
| Permission | Why It's Needed |
|---|---|
contextMenus |
Adds the "Transform into Emote" option when you right-click an image |
activeTab |
Accesses the current tab to open the side panel |
sidePanel |
Displays the emote editor in Chrome's side panel |
offscreen |
Creates a hidden page for running the AI background removal model |
downloads |
Saves your processed emote files to your computer |
storage |
Temporarily stores image data when transferring between popup and side panel (cleared automatically) |
host_permissions: <all_urls> |
Fetches images from any website so they can be processed locally (images are never sent to our servers) |
Background Removal
The background removal feature uses RMBG-1.4, an open-source AI model that runs entirely within your browser. The model is downloaded once from a public repository (HuggingFace) and cached locally in your browser's storage. No images are sent to any external service for processing.
Third-Party Services
The extension does not communicate with any third-party services except:
- HuggingFace (huggingface.co) — to download the background removal AI model on first use. Only the model file is downloaded; no user data is sent.
Data Storage
The extension uses Chrome's local storage (chrome.storage.local) only to temporarily pass image data between extension components. This data is automatically cleared after use and is never synced or transmitted.
Children's Privacy
The extension does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this privacy policy, we will post the revised version on this page with an updated date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at:
- Website: https://kudos.tv
- Email: support@kudos.tv