AI Image Detector - Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 11, 2026
info Overview
AI Image Detector is a Chrome extension that detects AI-generated images by analyzing embedded metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP, C2PA, PNG text chunks). By default, all scanning happens entirely on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. The only exception is the optional Deep Scan feature, which you must explicitly enable and configure with your own API credentials.
shield Local Processing (Default Mode)
check_circle 100% Local by Default
When you run a standard metadata scan, the image's binary data is fetched and parsed locally in your browser using the ExifReader library. The resulting metadata analysis stays on your device. No image data, URLs, or analysis results are transmitted to our servers or any third-party services.
psychology Optional Deep Scan Feature
AI Image Detector offers an optional Deep Scan feature that uses third-party AI APIs for pixel-level analysis. This feature is entirely opt-in and requires you to provide your own API credentials.
Opt-In Only
Deep Scan is disabled by default. It will not function unless you manually enable it in extension settings and provide your own API credentials for SightEngine or Hive Moderation.
Data Transmission
When you click "Deep Scan" on a specific image, that image is sent directly from your browser to your chosen API provider (SightEngine or Hive Moderation). We do not intermediate, log, or store the image or the API response.
Third-Party Processing
API providers process images according to their own privacy policies. Please review the privacy policies of SightEngine or Hive Moderation before using Deep Scan.
key Permissions & Why We Need Them
AI Image Detector requires the following Chrome permissions to function:
Host Permissions (All URLs)
Required to fetch the raw binary data of images on any website so we can parse their embedded metadata (EXIF, IPTC, XMP, C2PA). Without this, we cannot read image metadata.
Context Menus
Adds a "Detect AI Image" option to the right-click menu when you click on any image.
Storage
Saves your settings (auto-scan toggle, sensitivity, badge threshold) and scan count locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage API. API credentials you enter for Deep Scan are also stored here, synced via your Chrome profile.
Active Tab
Required to communicate scan results between the background service worker and the content script running on the active page.
database Data Storage
All extension data — including your settings, scan count, and any API keys you input —
is stored locally via
chrome.storage.sync
and
chrome.storage.local.
Settings are synchronized across your signed-in Chrome browsers using Google's native sync service.
We do not have access to this data.
block Analytics & Tracking
AI Image Detector does not use any third-party analytics, tracking pixels, cookies, advertising networks, or telemetry of any kind. Outside of the optional Deep Scan feature, the extension makes zero network requests.
edit_document Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
mail Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the AI Image Detector extension, please contact us at:
mail hello@bushe.co