OptMeowt

OptMeowt allows Web users to make use of their rights to opt out from the sale and sharing of personal data
What is OptMeowt?
OptMeowt is a Firefox add-on that allows Web users to exercise their rights to opt out from the sale and sharing of personal data. With the introduction of privacy regulations such as the CCPA and GDPR, OptMeowt automates the process of sending opt out signals upon visiting a website. It does not collect or share any user data.

Add-on stats

Users: 187 ▼ -2
Rating: 4.11 (9)
Version: 5.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-05-24)
Creation date: 2020-11-23
Weekly download count: 4
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • webRequestBlocking
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • webRequest
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • cookies
  • tabs
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 3.76M

Other platforms

OptMeowt (v5.0.1)
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Add-on summary

With the introduction of privacy regulations such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Web users have a right to limit the sale and sharing of their personal information. OptMeowt automates the process of sending opt out signals indicating the users' preferences upon visiting a website.

If you encounter an issue with your use of OptMeowt, feel free to check our FAQ \ Known quirks section at https://github.com/privacy-tech-lab/gpc-optmeowt/wiki/FAQ-%5C-Known-quirks or send us an email.

Note: We do not collect any data from you. Third parties will also not receive your data. The permissions OptMeowt is using are required for opting you out.

User reviews

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

OptMeowt requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

OptMeowt is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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