Report a Dark Pattern
If you see a dark pattern on a website, you can report it to the Dark Pattern Buster extension developers. To report a dark pattern, follow these steps:
- Click on the Dark Pattern Buster extension icon in your browser's toolbar.
- Select Report this dark pattern.
- Fill out the report form.
- Click the Submit button.
The extension developers will review your report and take appropriate action.
What information should I include in my report?
When you report a dark pattern, please include the following information:
- The URL of the website where you saw the dark pattern
- A description of the dark pattern
- A screenshot of the dark pattern
- Any other information that you think may be helpful
What will the extension developers do with my report?
The extension developers will review your report and take appropriate action. This may include:
- Adding the website to the extension's database of dark patterns
- Contacting the website owner and asking them to remove the dark pattern
- Reporting the dark pattern to the relevant authorities
Why should I report dark patterns?
Reporting dark patterns helps to raise awareness of these deceptive tactics and to protect other users from being tricked. By reporting dark patterns, you can help to make the web a more fair and transparent place.
Thank you for your help!
Your reports help us to make the Dark Pattern Buster extension more effective and to protect users from dark patterns. We appreciate your feedback.