Effective Date: December 2024
Last Updated: December 2024
Overview
AI Text Validator is a Chrome extension that validates text content using Google's Gemini AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Text Content for Validation
- What: Only the text content you manually select for validation
- When: Only when you actively choose to validate selected text
- Purpose: To send to Google's Gemini AI for accuracy analysis
- Storage: Not stored by us; processed by Google's AI service
API Configuration
- What: Your Google Gemini API key
- Where: Stored locally in your Chrome browser's secure storage
- Purpose: To authenticate requests to Google's AI service
- Access: Only accessible by the extension, never transmitted to our servers
Usage Data
- What: Basic extension usage metrics (validation counts, error logs)
- Purpose: To improve extension functionality and debug issues
- Storage: Stored locally in your browser, not transmitted externally
Information We Do NOT Collect
- • Personal identifying information (name, email, address)
- • Browsing history or website visit data
- • Content from pages you don't actively select for validation
- • Financial or payment information
- • Location data
- • Passwords or authentication credentials
How We Use Information
Selected Text Content
- • Sent to Google's Gemini AI API for validation analysis
- • Processed to identify errors, accuracy issues, and improvement suggestions
- • Results returned to you through the extension interface
- • Not stored or cached by our service
API Keys
- • Used only to authenticate with Google's Gemini AI service
- • Stored securely in Chrome's local storage
- • Never transmitted to our servers or third parties
Third-Party Services
Google Gemini AI
- • Selected text is sent to Google's Generative Language API
- • Subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
- • Google may process the text according to their AI service policies
- • We recommend reviewing Google's AI service terms
No Other Third Parties
- • We do not share data with any other third-party services
- • No analytics, tracking, or advertising services are used
- • No data brokers or marketing companies receive your information
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- • API keys stored securely in Chrome's sync storage
- • Validation results temporarily cached locally for performance
- • No data stored on external servers or databases
Data Transmission
- • All communication with Google's AI service uses HTTPS encryption
- • API keys are transmitted securely to Google's authenticated endpoints
- • No data transmitted to our servers or third parties
Your Rights and Choices
Data Control
- • You can delete your API key anytime through extension settings
- • Clear Chrome extension data to remove all stored information
- • Uninstall the extension to completely remove all data
Opt-Out Options
- • Don't select text if you don't want it validated
- • Configure API key deletion to stop all AI processing
- • Use incognito mode for additional privacy
Data Retention
- • API keys: Stored until you delete them or uninstall the extension
- • Validation results: Temporarily cached, cleared on browser restart
- • No long-term data retention by our service
Children's Privacy
This extension is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of updates.
Contact Information
For privacy questions or concerns:
Legal Compliance
This extension complies with:
- • Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- • Google API Services Terms of Service
Note: This extension processes content using Google's AI services. Please review Google's privacy policies for information about how they handle AI processing requests.