ImportMate

Privacy Policy

ImportMate – Taobao & 1688 Image Downloader + AI Sourcing Advisor (Chrome extension)

Provided by: EasyFlow Studio ("we", "us")

Last updated: October 24, 2026

This policy explains what data the extension collects, where it is stored, who receives it, how long it is kept, and how you can view and delete it.

Contents
  1. Summary
  2. 1. Features that do not require sign-in (processed in your browser)
  3. 2. Google sign-in (required for new users to start the trial or buy)
  4. 3. Linking your license key to your account
  5. 4. Free trial
  6. 5. Product note sync
  7. 6. AI e-commerce advisor
  8. 7. AI memory (optional; you are asked before first use)
  9. 8. Region check using your network address (only to decide whether AI is available)
  10. 9. Payments (Lemon Squeezy)
  11. 10. Server logs
  12. 11. Optional anonymous notices
  13. 12. Support
  14. 13. Who receives your data
  15. 14. How long data is kept
  16. 15. Your rights
  17. 16. Security
  18. 17. Changes to this policy
  19. 18. Contact

Summary

1. Features that do not require sign-in (processed in your browser)

1-1 Product pages and media

When you request a scan, capture more media or use the batch queue, the extension reads the product page you selected: its URL, title, product ID, image and video sources, variant information and other information needed to complete the download. Adding the product tabs of the current window identifies supported product tabs in that window. Tmall Global (tmall.hk), 1688 (1688.com), AliExpress (aliexpress.com, aliexpress.us; images and videos on aliexpress-media.com) and Alibaba.com (alibaba.com) pages are read only after you press "Allow" in Chrome.

Other websites (sites without a fast lane yet): when you press "Grab everything" on a page, Chrome first asks whether to allow the extension to read that one website, and it is read only after you press "Allow". The extension reads the image and video sources on that page, their sizes, alt text, which part of the page each picture is in and the short text next to it, the page title and the text on option buttons, so it can list the pictures for you to tick. When you download, if the pictures are stored on other websites, Chrome asks once more whether to allow reading those websites. All of this happens in your browser and is not sent to our server; we do not read or keep the whole web page. You can remove any website you allowed at any time in Chrome's extension settings.

Media is retrieved from the source websites (Taobao, Tmall, Tmall Global, 1688, AliExpress, Alibaba.com, alicdn.com, aliexpress-media.com, and any website where you press "Grab everything" together with the websites that store its pictures). Previewing, organizing, converting images and ZIP packaging take place in your browser. Source websites receive the network requests needed to provide their content and handle them under their own policies. We do not track your complete browsing history.

1-2 Data stored on this computer

The extension stores the following in Chrome's extension storage on this computer only:

Notes contain what you choose to enter; please do not include unnecessary sensitive information or other people's personal data. When you sign out, the account summary, license cache, trial cache and backup license key are removed from this computer; the local license key and any 3.8.x trial record are left unchanged.

1-3 License verification (Lemon Squeezy)

If you use a license key without signing in, the extension sends the license key and, when needed, an activation instance ID to Lemon Squeezy over HTTPS to validate, activate or deactivate the license. A new activation uses a randomly generated name, not a hardware identifier or device fingerprint.

The response from Lemon Squeezy may include license status, expiration, store, product and order identifiers, and customer details such as name and email. The extension keeps only the license key, instance ID, plan identifiers, expiration and verification times needed to manage access. It does not save names, email addresses or order details in its local license record or use them for marketing.

1-4 Chrome sync storage (3.8.x records and license key backup)

For trials started in 3.8.x, the start time is also stored in Chrome sync storage so that reinstalling does not restart the trial. When updating from a version before 3.8, the extension reads the legacy license key from Chrome sync storage and activates it once; if no activation is free, the start of a 30-day grace period is stored in Chrome sync storage under a one-way hash of the license key, not the key itself. Whether these records sync across devices depends on your Chrome sync settings.

License key backup: after a license key is activated successfully, the extension stores a copy of the key itself in your Chrome sync storage — only the key, no name, email or other data; a key already in use when you update from an earlier version is backed up as well. When you reset your computer, switch computers or reinstall the extension, if Chrome is signed in to the same account and this computer has no license record, the extension automatically verifies and activates that key with Lemon Squeezy (this uses one activation; if none is free, the same 30-day grace period applies). The backup is deleted when you deactivate the license on this computer, or when the key is confirmed disabled, refunded or expired; however, if another computer signed in to the same Chrome account is still using this key, that computer will save the backup again later. Chrome sync storage is kept by Google according to your Chrome sync settings; you can also clear synced data in Chrome's settings.

2. Google sign-in (required for new users to start the trial or buy)

When sign-in is needed: for new users, to start the 7-day free trial or to buy a download plan or AI pack; to use the AI advisor; to keep notes with your account; or to use your license on another computer without re-entering the key. Existing customers who already use a license key do not need to sign in and can keep downloading with the key. Scanning, previewing and selecting media do not require sign-in.

How sign-in works: when you press "Sign in with Google" or "7-day free trial & download", the extension asks Chrome for the optional identity permission and opens Google's account chooser. Sign-in is handled by Google and Firebase Authentication (Google's sign-in service). We never see your Google password.

What we receive: only basic Google profile data (openid, email, profile): your Google account ID, email address, name and profile photo URL (the photo URL is kept only by Firebase Authentication, not in our database). We do not read your Gmail, Drive, contacts or any other Google data.

Where it is stored:

What we store and why:

DataPurpose
Email, name (updated at each sign-in), account creation time, last-used timeTo create your account and find it when you contact support
Download license summary (whether active, plan, expiration, last check); for monthly subscriptions, also the subscription ID, renewal status and renewal or end dateTo decide whether you can download; to show renewal status on the account page (see section 9)
One record per computer: random ID, first and last use, extension version, last country of use (derived from your network address; only the country code is stored, see section 8), and whether it is still signed in (when and why it was signed out)To allow at most 2 computers signed in to one account at the same time (when you sign in on a third, you choose which one to sign out; a computer not used for 30 days does not count), and to spot unusual use (for example, one account used on many computers or in several countries). The computer ID is a random ID generated by the extension and is sent with every request to our server after you sign in; when you choose which computer to sign out, you only see a code derived from each ID, its usage times and country — the full IDs of your other computers are never sent to this one. We do not collect hardware fingerprints or any other personal data for this.
AI quota (free questions used, pack questions left) and AI pack recordsAI advisor and refunds (see sections 6 and 9)
Country code and time of the last 20 times AI was refused because of regionTo handle attempts to bypass regional restrictions (see section 8)

We review a monthly account-usage report (for example, more than 10 computers in the last 30 days, use from 3 or more countries, or several accounts starting trials on the same computer). The report does not block accounts automatically; we decide case by case whether to contact you.

3. Linking your license key to your account

Each time you sign in on a computer, and when you enter a license key while signed in, the extension sends that computer's license key to our server. The server only validates it with Lemon Squeezy (it does not activate it, so no activation slot is used), confirms it belongs to our product, and links it to your account.

4. Free trial

The 7-day free trial starts with a Google account, and each Google account can use the trial only once. The start and end times are set by our server's clock.

5. Product note sync

Without sign-in, notes stay only on your computer. After you sign in, notes are stored on our server so you can see them on other computers.

6. AI e-commerce advisor

The AI advisor requires Google sign-in and is offered only in regions where the AI services we use are available (see section 8). Each account gets 5 free questions; after that you can buy AI packs (see section 9).

6-1 What is sent with each question

Not sent: cookies, Taobao or Google sign-in data, browsing history, license keys or URL parameters.

6-2 How it is processed

Our server first uses a small Gemini model to classify the question (questions unrelated to e-commerce are declined and not counted), then passes it to Anthropic's Claude or Google's Gemini to answer: we normally use one of them; if that one has a temporary problem before it starts answering, the other automatically answers the same question. When current information is needed (for example, current rules or exchange rates), the answering AI searches the web: Claude uses Anthropic's web search (the search terms are sent to Anthropic and the search provider it engages), and Gemini uses Google Search. The search terms are generated by the AI from your question and may include words from it; sources are shown with the answer. Calculations such as costs and shipping are done on our server. Exchange-rate sources: for New Taiwan dollars, Bank of Taiwan board rates (https://rate.bot.com.tw/xrt ); for other currencies (currently Malaysian ringgit, Singapore dollars, Japanese yen and Philippine pesos), the euro foreign exchange reference rates published daily by the European Central Bank (https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html ); the European Central Bank publishes no rate for the Vietnamese dong, so for dong only the rate you give is used. If you give an exchange rate in your question, we use yours first; if no rate can be obtained, you will be asked for one. Only public exchange-rate data is read, and none of your data is sent to the Bank of Taiwan or the European Central Bank. Rates are for reference only and are not actual transaction rates.

6-3 What we do not store

Our server does not store the content of your questions, answers or images. Images are only checked for format and size in the server's memory and then sent to the answering AI service; they are not saved as files. We do not accept image URLs.

6-4 Usage records we keep (deleted automatically after 180 days)

One record per question: time, outcome (answered, off-topic, error, etc.), whether a free question or which AI pack was used, market, number of images, number of tool and search uses, model name, token usage, cost, response time and error type. We use these to count questions, verify refunds, troubleshoot and estimate costs.

6-5 Conversation history stays on your computer

The full conversation is stored on this computer, one thread per product, for up to 30 days, and you can delete it with "Clear this conversation".

6-6 How Google Gemini handles your data

We use the paid Gemini API service, and Google processes the data under its terms. Under the Gemini API terms, prompts and responses from the paid service are not used to improve Google's products; Google logs prompts and responses for a limited period of time, solely to detect and prevent violations of its usage policies and for any required legal or regulatory disclosures. When the Google Search feature is used, Google stores prompts, the context we provide and the output for 30 days to create search-grounded results and search suggestions, and may use them for debugging and testing that feature. This data may be stored temporarily or cached in any country where Google has facilities. Gemini API terms: https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/terms

6-6-1 How Anthropic Claude handles your data

We use the paid Anthropic API service, and Anthropic processes the data under its commercial terms. According to Anthropic's published information, prompts and responses are deleted from Anthropic's systems within 30 days; if automated systems flag them as violating the usage policy, prompts and responses may be kept for up to 2 years; retained data is not used to train models without our explicit permission. When web search is used, the search terms are sent to the search provider Anthropic engages. This data may be processed in the United States or other countries where Anthropic operates. Anthropic privacy information: https://privacy.claude.com/en/articles/7996866-how-long-do-you-store-my-organization-s-data

6-7 Limits

AI answers are for reference only and are not legal, tax or financial advice for your specific case. The AI features are not offered to anyone under 18.

6-8 Ask AI to sort them (general mode)

After you press "Grab everything" on a site that has no fast lane yet, or when the fast lane for Taobao, Tmall, Tmall Global, 1688, AliExpress or Alibaba.com can't read a page and you grab everything instead, you can press "Ask AI to sort them" to have AI sort the grabbed pictures into main, variant, description and other images. As with the AI advisor, you need to sign in with Google, and it is offered only in regions where Gemini is available (see section 8).

6-9 AI photo touch-up

You can have AI tidy up and polish a product photo (one from the download screen, or one you upload from your computer): a white or clean background, better lighting, and the ratio your marketplace wants. As with the AI advisor, you need to sign in with Google, and it is offered only in regions where Gemini is available (see section 8). The first time you use it, we remind you to use photos your supplier has allowed or that you have the right to use.

7. AI memory (optional; you are asked before first use)

If you agree, after each answer the AI picks out business background that will be useful later and saves it to your account. It is sent to the answering AI service (Anthropic Claude or Google Gemini) with your next questions so you do not have to repeat yourself. It is used only to make your AI advisor's answers fit you better.

8. Region check using your network address (only to decide whether AI is available)

Google Gemini and Anthropic Claude are each available only in the countries and regions on their official lists. We offer AI features only in regions where all the AI services we normally use are available; when the other service answers instead, it does so only in regions where that service is available. We apply this strictly.

9. Payments (Lemon Squeezy)

10. Server logs

11. Optional anonymous notices

When a scan finds that a section of a product page could not be read (for example, the page shows variant pictures but none were found), the side panel may ask whether you want to notify the developer anonymously. Only if you press "Notify" does the extension send one short notice to a Google Apps Script web app operated by us. It contains only the extension version, the platform (Taobao, Tmall or Tmall Global), the affected media category, a fixed problem code, up to 20 code names of the page sections involved (the stable part of the page's own CSS class names, such as "skuItem"), and the date. It does not contain the product URL, product ID, product title, license key, cookies, picture addresses or any account information, and it is sent without cookies. You can expand "What is sent?" to see the exact content first; pressing "No thanks" sends nothing. Notices are stored in our Google spreadsheet, used only to detect and fix page-layout changes, and deleted automatically after 12 months.

12. Support

The "Support" button at the top right of the side panel opens a support window. "Email support" opens a Gmail compose window with a technical report in the message; nothing is sent until you press Send in Gmail yourself. If the report is too long, only a summary or no report is included and you are asked to attach the report file instead. You can also copy the support address and attach a file saved with "Download report".

The report contains the extension version, platform, media counts, scan duration, queue and download counts, output settings, fixed error and page-layout codes, and any optional answers you choose. It excludes product titles, URLs, IDs, cookies, license keys, API keys and raw error messages. The extension never sends or uploads it automatically.

If you email us, we use your email address, message and attachments to respond. Support emails have no fixed retention period; we delete them when you ask us to. Do not send card details or account passwords.

13. Who receives your data

RecipientWhatWhen
Source websites (Taobao, Tmall, Tmall Global, 1688, AliExpress, Alibaba.com, alicdn.com, aliexpress-media.com, and any website where you press "Grab everything" together with the websites that store its pictures)Network requests needed to download mediaWhen scanning, grabbing pictures and downloading
Google sign-in, Firebase AuthenticationData needed for sign-in (Firebase processes it in the United States; see section 2)When you sign in
Our server (Google Cloud Run, Firestore, Secret Manager)The data described in sections 2–8When you use your account, notes or AI after signing in
Google Gemini API (including Google Search)The question content described in sections 6 and 7; the picture list described in 6-8 (no pictures and no full addresses); the product photo you chose to touch up, described in 6-9When you ask the AI, press "Ask AI to sort them" or press "Touch up"
Anthropic Claude API (including web search)The question content described in sections 6 and 7 (your question, attached product images, product data, memory)When you ask the AI (it normally answers, or it takes over when Gemini has a problem)
Lemon SqueezyLicense key and instance ID (license checks); what you enter at checkout; your account ID when you check out while signed in; order numbers (refunds, subscription management)When validating, buying, refunding or managing a subscription
GmailSupport emails you send yourselfWhen you press Send
Our Google Apps Script (anonymous notices)The content described in section 11Only when you press "Notify"

The Tor Project, DB-IP, the Bank of Taiwan and the European Central Bank are only sources from which we obtain public lists, database files or exchange rates; they receive none of your data.

We do not sell user data or use it for personalized advertising, unrelated profiling, credit ratings or lending decisions. Our use of user data complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.

14. How long data is kept

DataRetention
Data on this computerUntil you delete it, sign out (account-related caches), or uninstall the extension
License key backup in Chrome sync storageUntil you deactivate the license on this computer, the key is confirmed disabled, refunded or expired, or you clear Chrome's synced data
Account data, computer records, AI quota and pack records, region-refusal recordsUntil you delete your account data; deleted automatically if the account is not used for more than 6 months (except accounts with unused paid AI questions or a valid download license key, lifetime or monthly; see section 15)
Product notes on our serverUntil you delete the note or your account data; deletion markers are kept for 90 days
AI usage recordsDeleted automatically after 180 days
Content of AI questions, answers and images, and the original and touched-up photos of AI photo touch-upNot stored on our server (for Google's handling, see 6-6)
AI memoryUntil you delete it, choose to delete it when turning memory off, or delete your account data; key points from past conversations saved by the AI are deleted automatically if unused for 180 days (items you wrote are not deleted automatically); the undo record is deleted automatically 7 days after the AI last changed your memory (see section 7)
License key linksStored encrypted while your account exists; after you delete your account data, only the hash, plan type and release time remain (see section 15)
Free-trial recordsThe code, start and end times and source are kept long-term to prevent repeated trials
Google Cloud request logs and our own program logs30 days
Attempt counters (to stop many attempts in a short time), and the same-page code and today's emergency AI count for "Ask AI to sort them" (see 6-8)Deleted automatically within about 2 days after the last attempt
Anonymous notices12 months
Database backupsWe have not enabled database backups or point-in-time recovery, so deleted data does not remain in any backup of ours (the database itself keeps earlier versions for only 1 hour)
Firebase sign-in accountUntil you delete your account data or the account is deleted automatically; according to Google, it is removed from Google's backup systems within 180 days after deletion; network addresses logged at sign-in are kept for a few weeks
Purchase email of an unclaimed orderNo fixed period; deleted when the order is added to an account, fully refunded, or when the account carried in the checkout link deletes its data
Payment notification processing records (order number, event, result and time only)Kept long-term so the same payment is not processed twice
Support emailsNo fixed period; deleted when you ask

15. Your rights

Download my data: after signing in, press "Download my data" on the account page to download a file containing your account data (email, name, creation and last-use times, download license summary, AI quota, region-refusal records), each computer's record, synced notes, AI memory, AI pack records, a license summary (last 4 characters, plan, status and link time only, not the key itself), trial status and the total count of AI usage records.

Delete account data: when you press "Delete account data" on the account page, we:

  1. First invalidate the account's sign-in.
  2. Delete everything under your account: computer records, synced notes, AI memory, AI quota and pack records, region-refusal records, and AI usage records.
  3. Delete your Firebase sign-in account.

To prevent repeated trials and repeated use, the following are kept, but none of them remain connected to your account:

Automatic deletion after long inactivity: if your account is not used for more than 6 months (no sign-in, and no opening the extension, syncing notes or using the AI while signed in), we automatically delete your account data in the same way as above, keeping only the items listed above. Accounts with unused paid AI questions or a valid download license key (lifetime or monthly) are not deleted automatically.

In addition: Google Cloud request logs are deleted when they expire (section 10); Lemon Squeezy keeps transaction records under its own policies and the law; unclaimed AI pack orders keep their order number and contents so support can grant or refund them, and for those whose checkout link carried your account ID, the purchase email and account ID are deleted; support emails you sent are not deleted by this action (ask us separately if you want them deleted); and you are asked separately whether to clear the notes on this computer. Deleting your account data does not cancel a monthly download subscription; to stop payments, use "Manage / cancel subscription" or the link in your purchase confirmation email.

Correction: notes and AI memory can be edited directly in the extension. Your email and name follow your Google account and are updated the next time you sign in.

Withdrawing consent: you can turn off AI memory, sign out or stop using the AI at any time.

Other requests: for other requests to access, correct, delete or download your data or withdraw consent, write to us through the "Support" button. Records we are legally required to keep may need to be retained.

16. Security

17. Changes to this policy

When our data handling changes, we will update this policy and the date above; material changes will be disclosed appropriately in the extension or on the store page.

18. Contact

For privacy questions or requests to view or delete your data, use the "Support" button at the top right of the extension's side panel.