SheetTrace is a Chrome extension that adds Trace Precedents and Trace Dependents functionality to Google Sheets. This policy explains what data the extension accesses, how it is used, and what is never done with it.
Formula bar content (Trace Precedents — Ctrl+[): When you press Ctrl+[, SheetTrace reads the formula text currently displayed in the Google Sheets formula bar. This is done entirely within your browser. No data is sent to any server. The formula text is parsed locally to extract cell references and immediately discarded after the popup is displayed.
Spreadsheet formula data (Trace Dependents — Ctrl+]): When you press Ctrl+], SheetTrace calls the Google Sheets API v4 using your Google account credentials to fetch the formula values of all cells across all sheets in the currently open spreadsheet. This data is used solely to identify which cells contain formulas that reference your active cell. The data is held in browser memory only for the duration of that single operation and is never written to disk, sent to a third-party server, or retained after the popup closes.
Active cell address: SheetTrace temporarily stores your current cell address in browser memory to enable F5 return navigation. This is cleared when you close the tab or navigate away.
SheetTrace does not:
Trace Dependents requires read-only access to your Google Sheets data via the
Google Sheets API v4. SheetTrace requests the
spreadsheets.readonly OAuth scope, which allows it to read
spreadsheet data but not modify, delete, or share it. Authentication is handled
entirely through Chrome's built-in identity system
(chrome.identity.getAuthToken). SheetTrace never sees or stores
your Google password or credentials. The OAuth access token is used only to
make the API request and is managed by Chrome.
Your use of Google services is also governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
SheetTrace retains no data. Every piece of information accessed during a Trace Precedents or Trace Dependents operation exists only in browser memory for the duration of that operation and is not persisted anywhere.
SheetTrace does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The extension does not collect any personal information from any user of any age.
If this privacy policy changes, the updated version will be published at this URL with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how SheetTrace handles data, please contact: jeetjhaveri26@gmail.com
SheetTrace is an independent Chrome extension and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google LLC.