Privacy Policy for Velo

Effective Date: November 7, 2026 · Last Updated: November 7, 2026

Velo ("the Extension") is a universal, keyboard-driven command palette overlay designed to help users quickly search, navigate, and manage their browser tabs, history, bookmarks, downloads, and web shortcuts.

We take your privacy seriously. Velo is built on a 100% local, client-side architecture. We do not collect, transmit, sell, or monetize your personal data, browsing habits, or keystrokes.

100% Local Architecture Zero Telemetry & Tracking Zero Remote Servers No Keystroke Logging Zero Third-Party Sharing

1. Overview & Architecture Summary

100% Client-Side: All calculations, query filtering, and command executions happen in-memory directly on your device.
No External Infrastructure: We do not own, manage, or connect to external analytics, tracking, advertising, or telemetry backends.
No Keystroke Surveillance: Your searches, input characters, and command prompts remain strictly within the local extension runtime.
No Account Required: You never need to register, log in, or provide any personal details to use Velo.
Limited Use Verified: Velo strictly adheres to Google Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies and Single Purpose rules.

2. Information We Access and How It Is Used

Velo only interacts with standard browser APIs locally on your device to execute user-initiated actions within the command palette:

Tabs & Tab Groups (tabs, tabGroups): Queried locally so you can search open tabs, switch between tabs, close duplicate tabs, or organize tabs into domain-based tab groups.
Browsing History (history): Searched locally when you type a query into the search bar, enabling fast recall and instantaneous reopening of previously visited pages.
Bookmarks (bookmarks): Searched locally to allow quick searching, filtering, and opening of saved bookmarks directly from the command palette.
Downloads (downloads, downloads.open): Read locally to display your recent downloads list and allow opening completed files via keyboard commands.
Local Storage (storage): Used to persist your preferences locally on your machine (such as custom search engine bangs, custom hotkeys, and dark/light appearance choices).
Active Webpage Scripting (scripting, activeTab, <all_urls>): Used solely to mount the isolated Shadow DOM command palette overlay on your screen when you press Cmd+Shift+K (or Alt+Shift+K).

3. Data Storage, Transmission, and Third-Party Sharing

No Remote Servers: Velo does not own, operate, or communicate with external analytics, tracking, or telemetry servers. All operations happen in-memory on your machine.
Zero Third-Party Sharing: We do not sell, rent, license, or disclose any user data, browsing metrics, or identifiers to advertisers, data brokers, or external entities.
No Keystroke Logging: Your search queries and input text are processed in-memory solely for local autocomplete, calculation, and filtering, and are never logged or transmitted externally.
Web Search Bangs: If you explicitly execute an external search command (such as typing !g query to search Google or !yt query to search YouTube), your browser simply navigates to that third-party search engine in accordance with that third-party service's own privacy policy.

4. Single-Purpose & Policy Compliance

In accordance with the Google Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies:

Single Purpose Policy: Velo adheres strictly to the Single Purpose Policy. All features exist solely to provide a fast, cohesive command palette for browser navigation and productivity.
Minimum Necessary Permissions: Velo requests only the minimum permissions required to perform its keyboard-navigation functions, and uses them strictly for user-facing features.
Limited Use Requirements: Velo complies fully with the Chrome Web Store Limited Use Requirements; user data accessed via browser APIs is never transferred or used for advertising, creditworthiness, or profiling.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If we make any modifications to this policy, the updated version will be posted here with an updated "Last Updated" date. Because Velo does not maintain remote servers or user accounts, we encourage users to review this page periodically.

6. Contact

If you have any questions, feedback, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or Velo, please open an issue on the project's GitHub repository or reach out directly to the developer:

Email: sudhnsh16+velo@gmail.com