Privacy policy — Windows Settings Shortcuts

Last updated: March 2026

What this extension does

Windows Settings Shortcuts lets you open pages in the Windows Settings app by launching documented ms-settings: addresses (and similar system settings links) in a new browser tab. You choose what to open; the extension does not change system settings by itself.

Data we collect

None. This extension does not transmit personal information to external servers.

Local storage

The extension may save the following on your device only using extension storage:

• Your interface language preference (English or Spanish).
• Personal shortcuts you create: the name, address (ms-settings: or other allowed link types), and an internal id. Nothing is uploaded to the developer.
• Panel window size and position (width, height, and coordinates when available) so the floating panel can reopen similarly.

The extension may use session storage to remember which browser window is the panel so bounds updates attach to the correct window only.

Optional help links

Some shortcuts include a button that opens public Microsoft Support pages in a new tab. Those pages are served by Microsoft under their own policies.

Permissions

• storage — language, personal shortcuts, and last panel window bounds.
• tabs — to open a new tab when you click a shortcut or optional help link.
• windows — to open/focus the floating panel and optionally save its size and position.

Contact

For privacy questions, open an issue on the GitHub repository: mapicallo/windows-settings-shortcuts.