Privacy Policy

Library Scan: OverDrive (Libby) + Goodreads
Last updated: April 1, 2026

What Data is Collected

Library Scan collects the following data, all of which is stored locally on your device:

• Your Goodreads user ID (numeric, entered by you)
• Your OverDrive library URLs (entered by you)
• Your selected Goodreads shelves and filter preferences
• Book titles and availability results from scans
• Your Library Scan Pro purchase status

This data is stored in Chrome's local storage and never leaves your device except as described below.

Analytics

Library Scan uses Google Analytics 4 (via the Measurement Protocol) to collect anonymous usage statistics that help improve the extension. The following data is sent to Google Analytics:

• Extension events such as installs, scans, and feature usage
• Aggregate counts (e.g., number of books found, number of libraries scanned)
• Error information to help diagnose and fix bugs
• A randomly generated anonymous identifier to distinguish unique users
• Your IP address, which Google uses for approximate geographic reporting (country/region level) but does not store

No personally identifiable information (names, email addresses, Goodreads usernames, or book titles) is sent to Google Analytics.

Third-Party Services

Library Scan interacts with the following third-party services:

• Goodreads (goodreads.com) — to fetch your book shelves via public RSS feeds
• OverDrive (overdrive.com) — to check book availability at your libraries
• Google Analytics (google-analytics.com) — to collect anonymous usage statistics
• ExtensionPay / Stripe (extensionpay.com) — to process Library Scan Pro purchases. Payment information is handled entirely by Stripe and is never accessible to Library Scan.

Data Sharing

Library Scan does not sell, transfer, or share your data with third parties for purposes unrelated to the extension's functionality. Anonymous usage data sent to Google Analytics is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

Data Storage and Security

All personal data (Goodreads ID, library URLs, scan results) is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. No account or server-side storage is used. Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data.

Your Goodreads Profile

Library Scan requires your Goodreads profile to be publicly viewable in order to access your book shelves via RSS feeds. Library Scan does not log in to your Goodreads account or access any private data.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please use the Contact button in the header above.