Last updated: July 2026
Softview is a browser extension that makes bright white backgrounds more comfortable to read by replacing them with a soft gray tone, adjustable per website.
Softview stores a single number per website you visit: your chosen comfort level (0–100) for that site's background. No other data is collected.
This value is used only to automatically apply your preferred comfort level the next time you visit the same website.
All data is stored locally on your device using the browser's built-in chrome.storage.local API. Nothing is transmitted to any external server, and Softview does not operate any backend or database of its own.
We do not share, sell, or transmit any data to third parties. We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising services.
storage — to save your comfort level setting locally, per website.
tabs — to identify which website is currently active, so the correct saved setting can be applied.
Questions about this policy can be sent to: getsoftview@gmail.com