Privacy Policy
Search Bible Gateway – ESV
Effective July 24, 2026
Overview
This Chrome extension lets a user enter a Bible passage reference or search phrase through Chrome's address bar or the extension popup. It then opens an English Standard Version search on BibleGateway.com.
Data the extension handles
The extension temporarily processes the text that the user deliberately enters as a search query. It uses that text only to construct the requested HTTPS URL. When the user submits the search, the browser sends the request directly to BibleGateway.com.
The extension does not send queries or other information to a server operated by the extension developer.
Data collection and storage
The extension developer does not collect, log, sell, rent, retain, or use search queries or other personal information. The extension has no analytics, advertising, account system, tracking code, or developer-operated backend. It does not create its own cookies or local data store.
Third-party processing
BibleGateway.com receives the search request because that is the service the user asks the extension to open. The user's browser and BibleGateway.com may process or retain information, such as the requested URL, IP address, cookies, or browser history, under their own settings and policies. Those practices are outside this extension's control.
Chrome permissions
The extension requests no optional permissions and no host permissions. It uses Chrome's omnibox and tab-navigation APIs only to provide its disclosed search shortcut and popup search feature.
Data retention
The extension developer retains no user data because no user data is collected by the developer.
Data sharing
The extension developer does not share user data. The user-entered query is transmitted to BibleGateway.com only when the user intentionally submits a search, because that transmission is necessary to provide the requested feature.
Security
Search destinations use HTTPS. The extension contains no remotely hosted code and executes only code included in its installed package.
Chrome Web Store Limited Use
Use of information received from Chrome APIs complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Changes to this policy
If the extension's data practices change, this policy and the Chrome Web Store disclosures will be updated before the changed practices are released.
Contact
Privacy or support questions may be sent through the support contact published on the extension's Chrome Web Store listing.
Trademark notice
This is an unofficial extension and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bible Gateway or Crossway.