Permissions and privacy
If you're wondering why Briskine needs the permission to "Read and change all your data on the websites you visit" you're in the right place.
Why do we need such a permission in the first place?
We need it because it allows us to manipulate the content on the website you use Briskine for.
When you insert a template in a text field, it's considered a change to the website. For variables to work (for example, {{to.first_name}}), we have to read the contents of the website.
Why do we need this permission on all websites?
A lot of our customers use Briskine on their internal web services (CRMs, helpdesks, etc.). In fact, Briskine works on most websites and it would be impossible to enumerate them all.
To ensure Briskine works on any site you might need, this permission is requested once during installation.
Do we read your emails or your banking details?
No. See our privacy policy.
Can you block the extension from certain websites?
Yes. You can add a website to the Blocklist on the Settings page.
Can you allow the extension to run only on certain websites?
Yes. You can use your browser's extension settings page to make the extension run only on certain websites.
On Google Chrome, right-click the Briskine icon in the browser toolbar on the top-right, and press Manage Extensions.
In the Site access section, select On specific sites. You'll then be able to add sites where you want to use Briskine.
On specific sites mode requires you to also add https://app.briskine.com/ to the list - otherwise you won't be able to sign in to your Briskine account.
Briskine is open-source
The Briskine browser extension is open-source, licensed under the GPL-3. You can verify how it works, and what data it reads, by reviewing the source code available on GitHub.