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TraceAna is a developer debugging tool. This page explains what technical data it can access, why it needs that access, and where captured data goes.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

What TraceAna does

TraceAna is a Chrome DevTools extension for inspecting, analyzing and debugging HTTP/API network traffic on websites you choose to inspect.

Local-first by default

Captured sessions are stored in your browser profile unless you explicitly export or send data using a feature you choose.

What data can be visible during debugging?

Because TraceAna is a network debugger, captured traffic can include URLs, domains, methods, headers, cookies, request/response bodies, timing information and page-level debugging information. The content depends on the website and request you choose to inspect.

Why permissions are needed

Network access

Required for the core job of observing and analyzing browser network activity.

Page scripting

Used for page-level debugging features such as supported tag/vendor and dataLayer inspection.

Local storage

Used for preferences, rules, saved requests and debugging session data.

Where captured data goes

  • Network requests you capture stay in the extension's local storage inside your browser profile unless you explicitly export them.
  • Current AI-style analysis uses local, rule-based logic. It does not call an external AI API.
  • The optional Agent Bridge communicates with a local agent you run yourself; it is off by default.
  • Exporting a HAR or using an explicit send/export workflow happens only after you choose that action. The built-in Privacy Scan can flag sensitive-looking values before export.

What we do not do

  • We do not sell captured data.
  • We do not use captured traffic for advertising or cross-site profiling.
  • We do not operate a server that automatically receives your captured traffic.
  • We do not use remotely hosted executable code inside the extension.

Your controls

  • Capture runs while the relevant DevTools workflow is open.
  • The Clear action can remove captured data from the current session.
  • Agent Bridge is optional and off by default.
  • You can remove TraceAna through Chrome's extension settings.

Contact

Questions about this policy: support@yobhalla.com.