Privacy Insight Extension(P.I.E)

About

🔐 P.I.E – Privacy Insight Extension

Understand what websites are really doing with your data. Stay informed. Stay secure.

Clarify!! P.I.E only accesses the active tab when the user interacts with the extension and does not track browsing activity in the background. 

P.I.E (Privacy Insight Extension) is a lightweight security and privacy tool designed to give users real-time insights into how websites handle cookies, connections, and personal data. Built with a focus on transparency and awareness, P.I.E helps you make safer browsing decisions without interrupting your experience.
🚀 Key Features

🔍 Real-Time Cookie Analysis

View all cookies used by the current website
Detect potential personally identifiable information (PII) such as emails, phone numbers, tokens, and IDs
Understand cookie properties like domain, expiry, and security flags

⚠️ Third-Party Cookie Detection

Get instant warnings when a site requests third-party cookies
Learn when your data may be tracked across multiple websites

🔒 Connection Security Indicator

Instantly see whether a website is using HTTPS (secure) or HTTP (not secure)
Visual badge indicator for quick security awareness

🍪 Cookie Consent Monitoring

Detect cookie consent banners automatically
Track when users accept cookies and trigger analysis

📡 Data Activity Monitoring

Observe form submissions and network requests (fetch calls)
Gain insight into what data is being sent from your browser
🧠 Why Use P.I.E?

Most users accept cookies without understanding the consequences. P.I.E bridges that gap by making hidden data activities visible and understandable. Whether you're a student, researcher, or everyday user, this extension empowers you with knowledge about your digital footprint.

🎯 Use Cases
Cybersecurity awareness and education
Understanding website tracking behavior
Identifying privacy risks in real-time
Supporting academic or research projects
🔐 Permissions Justification

P.I.E requires permissions such as cookies, web requests, and tab access to analyze website behavior and provide accurate security insights

⚡ Lightweight & Non-Intrusive

Runs in the background with minimal performance impact and no disruption to your browsing experience.

👨‍💻 Developed For

This extension is developed as part of a cybersecurity-focused project to promote user awareness and safer internet practices.