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Overview

Band+ is a browser extension that enhances your Bandcamp listening experience with an overlay player, pop-up player and keyboard shortcuts. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

🔒 Privacy-First Design

All data stored locally
No external servers
No personal information collected
No tracking or analytics
Full user control
No ads

Data Collection and Storage

What Data We Store

Band+ stores minimal data locally on your device:

  • Volume level (0-1 decimal value)
  • Overlay position (screen coordinates for draggable player)
  • Overlay visibility state (shown/hidden)

How Data is Stored

  • All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API
  • No data is transmitted to external servers
  • No personal information is collected (no names, emails, or browsing data)
  • Data is not shared with any third parties

What We Don't Collect

  • ❌ No listening history
  • ❌ No track information
  • ❌ No browsing habits
  • ❌ No analytics or telemetry
  • ❌ No user identification
  • ❌ No IP addresses

Permissions

Storage Permission

Used to save:

  • Volume level preference
  • Overlay position on screen
  • Overlay visibility state

Scripting Permission

Used to:

  • Inject the overlay player into web pages
  • Control Bandcamp audio playback

ActiveTab Permission

Used to:

  • Access the current tab to inject the overlay when you press Ctrl+Shift+Y
  • Communicate with Bandcamp tabs for playback control

WebNavigation Permission

Used to:

  • Detect when you navigate to Bandcamp pages
  • Update overlay information when track changes

Host Permissions (*.bandcamp.com)

Used to:

  • Monitor track changes on Bandcamp
  • Control audio playback
  • Extract track information for display

Data Retention

  • Settings persist until you clear them or uninstall the extension
  • Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data immediately
  • No data backup or cloud storage

Third-Party Services

Band+ only interacts with Bandcamp.com, which has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing Bandcamp's privacy policy at bandcamp.com/privacy.

Band+ does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services.

Children's Privacy

Band+ does not knowingly collect any information from children. The extension does not collect personal information from any users.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Band+ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Summary

Band+ respects your privacy:

  • ✅ All data stored locally on your device
  • ✅ No external servers or third-party sharing
  • ✅ No tracking or analytics
  • ✅ No personal information collected
  • ✅ Open source and transparent
  • ✅ Full user control over data