Always Show Immersive Reader Button

Welcome to the Always Show Immersive Reader Button, a Microsoft Edge extension designed to enhance your browsing experience. This simple tool adds a button to your toolbar, allowing you to enter Microsoft Edge's Immersive Reader mode on any webpage with a single click. By prepending "read:" to the current URL, it activates reading mode, making content easier to read and more accessible—perfect for articles, blogs, or any page you choose.

Built with Manifest Version 3 (MV3), this extension is lightweight, efficient, and respects your privacy. No private information is collected, and it only activates when you click the button. Whether you're a casual reader or need accessibility support, this extension is here to help.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 20, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how the Always Show Immersive Reader Button Microsoft Edge extension (referred to as "the Extension") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our practices. This policy applies to all users of the Extension.

Data Collection

The Extension does not collect, store, or process any personal or private information about you. It operates solely on your device and interacts only with the URL of the webpage you are currently viewing to enable Immersive Reader mode. Specifically:

• No personally identifiable information (e.g., name, email, or IP address) is collected.
• No browsing history, cookies, or user data is accessed or stored beyond the active tab’s URL at the moment of use.
• No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties.

How the Extension Works

When you click the Extension’s button in the Microsoft Edge toolbar, it performs the following actions locally:

1. Retrieves the URL of the active tab using the activeTab permission.
2. Prepends "read:" to the URL (e.g., transforming "https://example.com" to "read:https://example.com").
3. Updates the tab to load the modified URL, triggering Microsoft Edge’s built-in Immersive Reader mode.

This process is instantaneous, handled entirely within your browser, and requires no external communication.

Permissions

The Extension requests the activeTab permission, which allows it to access and modify the URL of the tab you’re currently viewing when you click the button. This permission is limited to the active tab and only activates on user interaction—no background monitoring or data collection occurs.

Third-Party Services

The Extension does not rely on or integrate with any third-party services, APIs, or servers. All functionality is self-contained within the Extension and Microsoft Edge.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the Extension’s functionality or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. As no data is collected, no user notification beyond this page is necessary.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Extension, please contact us at onemomentplease@clffclof.com. We’re happy to assist!

Thank you for using the Always Show Immersive Reader Button. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with peace of mind.