How do you evaluate if a free SOP Chrome extension is secure enough for company data?

Evaluate a free SOP Chrome extension's security by checking five things: what permissions it requests (minimal is better), whether it has a published privacy policy, where captured data is stored and processed, whether the company has SOC 2 or similar certification, and what happens to your data if you stop using the tool. If the extension requests access to all browsing data or lacks a privacy policy, do not install it.

Security evaluation checklist

Check	What to Look For	Red Flag
Chrome permissions	"Active tab" only — reads the current tab when recording	"Read and change all your data on all websites"
Privacy policy	Clear statement on data collection, storage, and sharing	No privacy policy or vague language
Data storage	US/EU data centers with encryption at rest	No disclosure of storage location
Security certification	SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, or equivalent	No security certifications
Data retention	Clear retention policy with deletion options	Data retained indefinitely with no user control
Company identity	Established company with identifiable team and contact info	Anonymous developer with no corporate website
Third-party sharing	Does not share captured data with advertisers or third parties	"We may share data with partners"

How do you check Chrome permissions?

1. Go to the extension's Chrome Web Store page
2. Click "Privacy practices" (below the description)
3. Review the "Permissions" section
4. Compare against what the tool actually needs to function

What should you test before full deployment?

1. Install on one machine — Use a test account with non-sensitive data
2. Record a sample workflow — Capture a generic process (not one with customer data)
3. Check where the guide is stored — Verify the dashboard URL and data location
4. Attempt data deletion — Confirm you can delete guides and account data
5. Share findings with IT — Present your evaluation before team-wide deployment

Glyde is designed with enterprise security in mind — minimal permissions, clear privacy policies, and data protection standards that IT teams expect.

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This answer is part of our guide to SOP tools compared.