Quick answer: GrabAll scans and organizes file links in your browser and stores settings, scan history and saved items in the browser profile. Downloading still requests files from their source websites. Local processing does not make those network requests anonymous.
Understand local processing and file downloads
Finding and organizing file links is separate from fetching the files. The extension works with the webpages you scan, while each download connects to the host serving that file. Read the privacy policy for details about the extension and related services.
Why the extension needs browser permissions
Page scanning requires access to the active tab or selected pages so GrabAll can identify exposed links and media. Download permission allows the extension to ask the browser to save files chosen by the user. Storage permission supports settings, saved items, scan history, usage counters, and interface preferences.
Permission names can sound broad because browsers define reusable technical capabilities. The meaningful question is how and when the product uses them.
- Scripting or active-tab access for selected page scans
- Tabs access for open-tab workflows
- Downloads access for user-selected files
- Storage for settings, history, saved items, and license state
What local processing means
Local processing means the extension interface can inspect the selected browser context and organize results without uploading the entire page to a remote GrabAll server. Filters, selections, previews, and working lists can be handled in the browser.
The files themselves are normally requested from their original website and saved through the browser. GrabAll does not become the publisher or owner of those third-party resources.
Data stored in the browser profile
Settings, visual preferences, saved results, recent scans, counters, and similar extension state may be kept in browser extension storage. Clearing browser data, removing the extension, or changing profiles can remove locally stored information.
Avoid treating extension history as the only copy of critical project records. Export or preserve important links separately.
When a network request may occur
License activation or validation can require communication with a backend service. A support message sends the information the user enters when they choose to submit it. Analytics or website measurement may also operate on the public website according to the privacy policy.
These actions are different from uploading every scanned page. Review the current Privacy Policy for the authoritative description of services and data handling.
- Premium license activation and validation
- Support forms submitted by the user
- Requests for files from their original host websites
- Public website analytics described by the site policy
Frequently asked questions
Does GrabAll upload every scanned webpage?
GrabAll is designed around local browser scanning. Separate services such as support submission or license validation may send the information required for those actions.
Why does it need downloads permission?
The permission allows GrabAll to request browser downloads for files the user selects.
Where are settings and scan history stored?
They may be stored in the browser's extension storage for the current profile.
Can removing the extension delete local data?
Yes. Removing the extension or clearing browser data can remove extension storage, so export important project information separately.
GrabAll scans the page and brings images, documents, media, and other downloadable files into one clear list, so you can choose exactly what to save.