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X Auth Helper Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: February 3, 2024

Thank you for using the X Auth Helper Chrome Extension. Your privacy is important to us, and this Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data and ensure its protection.

1. Overview

X Auth Helper is designed to assist non-technical users in deriving their X authentication key. The extension requires access to certain cookies to function properly. This Privacy Policy outlines what data is collected, how it is used, and the measures we take to protect your privacy.

2. Data Collection

  • Session Cookies: X Auth Helper exclusively reads session cookies from X.com to derive the user's X authentication key. These cookies are essential for the extension to perform its intended function.

  • No Writing or Altering Data: The extension only reads X-related cookies. It does not write, modify, or delete any data on your device or in your browser.

3. Data Usage

  • Local Processing: All data, including session cookies, is processed locally on your device. X Auth Helper does not transmit, store, or share any data outside your local environment. No data leaves your device at any point.

  • Access to X.com: The extension requires access to X.com to derive the authentication key. This access is limited to reading session cookies necessary for generating the authentication key.

4. Third-Party Services

X Auth Helper does not integrate with any third-party services. No data is shared with or sent to external entities.

5. Data Security

We prioritize your data's security and have implemented measures to ensure that your information remains secure:

  • Local Processing: As stated, all processing occurs locally, ensuring that your data is never exposed to external networks or servers.
  • Open Source: The extension's source code is publicly available for review, providing transparency about how your data is handled. You can view the source code here: X Auth Helper GitHub Repository.

6. User Rights

As a user of X Auth Helper, you have the following rights:

  • Transparency: You can review the extension's source code at any time to understand how your data is handled.
  • Data Control: Since all processing occurs locally, you have complete control over your data and can disable or remove the extension at any time.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the updated policy on this page, along with the date of the last update. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at jens(at)vaut(dot)xyz.

By using X Auth Helper, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.


Thank you for trusting X Auth Helper to assist you. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and security at all times.

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