Effective Date: August 2025
Overview
Open Excel is a Chrome extension that lets you view Excel files directly in Chrome and, on demand, upload them to Google Sheets for editing. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how data is handled.
Data Processing
By default, all file processing occurs locally in your browser. No file content leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to upload it to Google Drive via the “Edit in Google Sheets” button.
Permissions
The extension requests the following Chrome permissions:
- activeTab — open the viewer interface in the active tab.
- storage — remember basic settings, such as zoom level, locally.
- downloads — save the current sheet as a PDF.
- identity — requested only when you click “Edit in Google Sheets” to authenticate with your Google account.
- https://www.googleapis.com/* — used temporarily during upload.
- drive.file — requested only after authentication to upload that specific file to your own Drive.
drive.file Scope
The drive.file scope is limited to the workbook you actively selected. The extension cannot view, edit, or list any other files in your Google Drive.
Remote Code
The extension ships with all required assets. It does not execute remote code.
Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy in the future. Updates will be posted here.
Contact
For questions about this policy, email us at valmislab.studio@gmail.com.