Privacy Policy for The Filter They Forgot
Effective Date: November 27, 2025, Tokyo time
Important: This extension collects and stores data about games you view on Roblox.com to provide filtering functionality. By using this extension, you consent to this data collection and storage as described in this policy.
Trademarks and Affiliations
This extension is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially connected with Roblox Corporation, Google LLC, or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.
All product names, logos, brands, trademarks, and registered trademarks mentioned in this privacy policy are the property of their respective owners. The use of these names, logos, and brands does not imply endorsement or affiliation.
- Roblox® is a registered trademark of Roblox Corporation
- Google®, Google Forms®, Chrome®, and related marks are trademarks of Google LLC
- Firefox® is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Foundation
- Microsoft Edge® is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
- Opera® is a trademark of Opera Software AS
- Brave® is a trademark of Brave Software, Inc.
Reference to these trademarks is made solely for the purpose of identifying the platforms and services this extension is designed to work with or integrate with.
Data Collection
This extension may collect and store the following data locally on your device:
Automatically Collected Data:
- Game Information: Game titles, Place IDs, and rating percentages from Roblox games you view while browsing Roblox.com
- Browser Language: Your browser's language preference for localization purposes
- Page Interaction Data: Information about which Roblox pages you visit (charts, home, discover) to apply appropriate filtering
User-Created Data:
- Filter Lists: Custom filter lists you create, including game names and Place IDs you choose to filter
- List Settings: Active/inactive list selections, filter modes (hide/blur/highlight), custom colors, and list configurations
- User Preferences: UI visibility settings, panel collapse states, minimum/maximum rating thresholds, color preferences, and other locally stored non-personal settings related to the extension's interface or behavior
- Performance Metrics (Optional): Operation timing data, normalized text cache statistics, and performance monitoring data – only collected if you enable the Performance Monitor feature
We do not collect, store, or access: Your Roblox account details, login credentials, passwords, or any personally identifiable information beyond what is necessary for filtering functionality.
Data Usage
The collected data is used exclusively for:
- Applying user-defined filters to Roblox game listings
- Matching games against your filter criteria (name matching, Place ID matching, rating-based filtering)
- Displaying the extension interface in your preferred language
- Remembering your UI preferences and filter settings across browsing sessions
- Optimizing filter performance through text normalization caching
- Monitoring extension performance (only if you enable the Performance Monitor)
We do not use this data for: Advertising, analytics for commercial purposes, profiling, or sharing with any third parties.
Data Storage Location and Type
All data is stored differently depending on the browser type:
Chromium-based browsers (e.g. Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera)
- chrome.storage.local: Filter lists, active lists, settings, UI state, custom filter modes, and performance metrics
- chrome.storage.sync: Language preference only (synchronized across devices if you're signed into Chrome)
Firefox / Mozilla-based browsers
- browser.storage.local: Filter lists, active lists, settings, UI state, custom filter modes, and performance metrics
- browser.storage.sync: Language preference only (synchronized across devices if Firefox Sync is enabled)
Permissions Justification
- storage: Required to save your filter lists, settings, and preferences locally on your device
- unlimitedStorage: Allows storing comprehensive filter lists that may exceed the standard 5MB Chrome storage quota. Users who create extensive filter lists with thousands of entries may exceed standard limits. This permission ensures the extension can accommodate large community-shared filter lists and prevent data loss.
These permissions enable local storage only and do not grant access to data transmission or external connections.
How We Access Roblox.com
This extension operates only on specific Roblox.com pages you visit:
- https://*.roblox.com/*charts*
- https://*.roblox.com/*home*
- https://*.roblox.com/*discover*
The extension reads game information displayed on these pages (such as titles, Place IDs, and ratings) to apply your selected filters. It modifies the visual presentation of games (for example, by hiding, blurring, or highlighting content) according to your filter settings. While the extension does not alter Roblox’s core functionality, it may interact with Roblox’s publicly available APIs to support filtering features. In such cases, basic technical information required to perform standard API requests may be transmitted to Roblox’s servers. No authentication tokens, passwords, or personal data are shared in this process.
APIs Accessed
To obtain publicly available game information and support filtering functionality, the extension may access the following Roblox API endpoints:
- Games API:
https://games.roblox.com/v1/games- used to retrieve basic details about games such as titles, descriptions.
These APIs are publicly available and do not require authentication. All requests are made in accordance with Roblox's public API usage policies.
File System Access
When you choose to export or import filter lists, the extension requests permission to save/load files to/from a directory you select. No files are read from or written to your system without your explicit action and permission.
Data Retention
Data is retained on your device until you:
- Manually delete filter lists or settings within the extension
- Clear your browser's extension storage
- Uninstall the extension
Performance metrics stored locally are retained only for the duration of the active monitoring session and are automatically cleared when the performance panel is disabled, or the page is refreshed or closed. We do not retain any copies of your data on external servers. If you choose to export the metrics manually using the built-in JSON export feature, you are solely responsible for the handling and storage of the exported file.
Data Security
Since all data is stored locally using Chrome/Firefox built-in storage mechanisms, security is managed by:
- Your browser's storage encryption and security features
- Your device's security settings and access controls
- Chrome/Firefox extension sandboxing and permission system
We implement input validation and sanitization to prevent malicious data injection. However, we are not responsible for unauthorized access to your device or data breaches caused by third-party software, hardware vulnerabilities, or compromised browser installations.
Data Transmission
Extension Data: No data collected or stored by the extension itself is transmitted to external servers owned or operated by us, we don't:
- Send data to any analytics services
- Report usage statistics to external servers
- Transmit filter lists or settings outside your device
- Connect to any third-party APIs or services beyond Roblox's publicly available APIs and standard Chrome/Firefox extension APIs
When you visit Roblox.com, your browser communicates with Roblox's servers as part of standard web browsing activity. This extension passively observes certain content transmitted from Roblox to your browser and may also initiate limited requests to Roblox’s publicly available APIs to obtain supplementary information necessary for content filtering. Such requests do not include or transmit any personal authentication credentials, passwords, or other sensitive user data. All requests are performed solely through publicly accessible endpoints to maintain and enhance user privacy.
For information on Roblox's data practices, refer to: Roblox Privacy and Cookie Policy.
Optional Survey Data: If you choose to participate in our uninstall survey, feedback and contact information you voluntarily provide will be transmitted to and stored by Google Forms (a third-party service). See "Uninstall Survey" section for details.
Third-Party Code and Dependencies
This extension includes the following third-party library:
- YAML Parser (yaml.js): Used to parse filter list files in YAML format. This library runs entirely client-side and does not transmit data.
Additionally, we use Google Forms for optional uninstall feedback (see "Uninstall Survey" section below).
Uninstall Survey
When you uninstall this extension, you may be redirected to an optional feedback survey hosted on Google Forms (https://forms.gle/NE7yYpCA4zpFaZxZ8). Please note:
- Third-Party Service: This survey is hosted by Google Forms, a third-party service operated by Google LLC. We are not responsible for Google's data practices, privacy policies, or the security of information you provide through their platform.
- Optional Participation: Completing the survey is entirely voluntary. You may close the survey page without submitting any information.
- Data Collection: If you choose to complete the survey, we may collect your feedback comments and email address (if you choose to provide it). This information is used solely to understand user experiences and improve the extension.
- Data Usage: Survey responses are not shared with third parties unless necessary to address specific technical issues or feature requests you've described. We will not use your email address for marketing purposes or share it for unrelated purposes.
- Google's Privacy Policy: For information about how Google handles data submitted through Google Forms, please review Google's Privacy Policy.
Children's Privacy
This extension does not knowingly collect, store, or process personal information from users of any age. Given that Roblox is a platform accessible to children, the extension is designed to avoid handling any personally identifiable information (PII). All data related to user preferences is stored locally on the device and is used solely to support filtering functionality. No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties.
User Rights and Data Control
You have the right to:
- Access: View all stored data through the extension's interface and settings panels
- Modify: Edit or delete filter lists, change settings, and adjust preferences at any time
- Export: Export your filter lists to your local file system for backup or sharing
- Delete: Clear all data by uninstalling the extension or clearing browser storage
- Opt-out: Disable the Performance Monitor to stop collection of performance metrics
Since all data is stored locally, you have complete control over your data at all times.
Data Processing Legal Basis
For users in jurisdictions requiring legal basis for data processing (such as GDPR):
- Consent: By installing and using this extension, you consent to the data collection and processing described in this policy
- Legitimate Interest: Processing is necessary to provide the filtering functionality you've requested
International Data Transfers
Extension data is stored locally on your device with no international transfers. Language preferences may sync via Chrome/Firefox Sync according to their policies.
Survey Data Exception: Survey responses submitted through Google Forms may be transferred internationally and stored on Google's servers in various countries (including the USA). This is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Disclaimers and Limitations of Liability
This extension is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. We disclaim all liability for:
- Data loss or corruption resulting from browser issues, device failures, or user error
- Security breaches caused by third-party software or compromised devices
- Any damages arising from the use or inability to use this extension
- Compatibility issues with other extensions or software
- Changes to Roblox.com that affect extension functionality
In no event shall we be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages.
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold us harmless from any claims, damages, or liabilities arising from your use of the extension or violation of this privacy policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in functionality, legal requirements, or best practices. Updates will be:
- Posted at this URL with a new effective date
- Announced through extension update notes for significant changes
Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed.
Contact
For questions, concerns, or data-related requests, contact: deqpi.contact@gmail.com
We will respond to inquiries within 30 days.