Wayback Machine Quick-Access

Effective date: March 29, 2026 · Version 1.0

Overview

Wayback Machine Quick-Access is a browser extension that helps you quickly check and access archived versions of web pages via the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine. This policy explains what data is used, how it's handled, and what we never do.

      Short version: We only send the current page's URL to archive.org to check if it's archived.
      Nothing else is collected, stored remotely, or shared with anyone.
    

Data Sent to Third Parties

To check whether a page is archived, the extension sends the URL of the currently active tab to the Internet Archive Availability API:

Endpoint: https://archive.org/wayback/available?url=...
This is a public, read-only API provided by the Internet Archive.
Sending the URL is required for the core feature to function.
Results are cached locally in memory for up to 5 minutes to minimize API calls.

The Internet Archive's own privacy policy governs how they handle API requests. See archive.org/about/terms.php.

Data Stored Locally

The extension stores a list of recently checked URLs in your browser's local storage (chrome.storage.local). This data:

Never leaves your device.
Is limited to the last 5 URLs you've checked.
Can be cleared by removing or reinstalling the extension.

Data We Do NOT Collect

No personal information (name, email, account details)
No browsing history beyond recent URLs stored locally on your device
No analytics, telemetry, or usage tracking
No advertising identifiers
No data is sent to any server controlled by the extension developer

Permissions Explained

tabs / activeTab — Required to read the URL of the current tab so we can check archive status.
storage — Required to save the recent URLs list locally on your device.
host_permissions (archive.org) — Required to call the Internet Archive's public API.

Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13. It collects no personal data from any user.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, the new version will be published alongside any extension update submitted to the Chrome Web Store. The effective date at the top will reflect the latest revision.

Contact

Questions or concerns? Reach out at hello@bushe.co