1. Overview
Compliance Central ("we", "our", or "the extension") is a Chrome Extension designed to efficient compliance screening for Michigan Automotive Dealers. We prioritize your privacy and are committed to protecting your data. This policy explains how we handle your information.
2. Data Collection and Usage
Compliance Central processes data both locally and through secure backend services:
- Local Storage: All compliance search results, history, and settings are stored locally on your device using Chrome's
storage.local API. We do not maintain a database of your searches.
- Backend Processing: MDOS (Repeat Offender and Title/Lien) checks are performed through our secure backend service hosted on Fly.io. This service uses headless browser automation to query the Michigan Department of State portal on your behalf. No customer data is logged or stored on our servers - data is processed in-memory and immediately discarded after returning results.
- No Tracking: We do not track your browsing history or usage behavior outside of the extension's specific functionality.
- No Analytics: We do not use third-party analytics services (like Google Analytics) to track your interaction with the extension.
3. Third-Party Services
To perform compliance checks, the extension interacts with the following services:
- MDOS (Michigan Department of State): Repeat Offender and Title/Lien checks are performed via our secure backend service, which automates queries to the MDOS e-Services portal. Your search data is transmitted securely via HTTPS, processed in-memory, and not retained.
- OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control): The extension downloads the public SDN list from OpenSanctions to perform local OFAC screenings. These searches are performed entirely on your device - no data is sent to any external server.
- Fly.io: Our backend infrastructure is hosted on Fly.io, a secure cloud platform. No customer data is persisted on these servers.
4. Permissions
The extension requires specific permissions to function:
storage: To save your settings and search history locally.host_permissions: To interact with the MDOS portal and download OFAC data updates.scripting: To automate form filling on the MDOS portal (e.g., entering VINs for title checks).
5. Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over it:
- You can clear your search history at any time using the "Clear History" button within the extension.
- You can remove all extension data by uninstalling the extension from Chrome.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the extension, please contact us via the Chrome Web Store support page.