Privacy Policy - Gpt Lens

 

Introduction

Thank you for using our Chrome Extension, [Extension Name]. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is secure. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension.

Information We Collect

Our extension does not collect any personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated. The types of data we may collect include:

  1. Website Content: The extension processes images and text from the pages you interact with to provide its core functionality, such as Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and AI-generated responses using OpenAI’s API. This content is only processed locally on your device and through the APIs you interact with.

  2. User Preferences: We may store some preferences such as language settings or feature toggles locally on your device to improve your experience using the extension.

How We Use Your Information

The information processed by our extension is used solely for the following purposes:

  1. OCR and AI Responses: Images and text are processed locally to extract text using OCR and send this data to the OpenAI API to provide AI-based responses. This data is not shared with any third-party services except for the OpenAI API for the purpose of generating responses.

  2. Storage of Preferences: We store user preferences locally to enhance your experience while using the extension.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to perform essential functions:

  1. OpenAI API: We use OpenAI’s API to provide AI-generated text responses. Please refer to OpenAI’s Privacy Policy for details on how they handle your data.

Data Security

We take data security seriously and implement industry-standard practices to ensure your data is protected. However, please be aware that no method of data transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Permissions

Our extension requires the following permissions:

  • Active Tab: To access the current tab to perform text extraction from images.
  • Scripting: To inject scripts for processing image data.
  • Storage: To save preferences locally.
  • Context Menus: To provide right-click options for easier access to the extension’s features.
  • Tabs: To manage multiple tabs if required for the extension's functionality.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at [email protected].