1. Introduction
Welcome to CompreAI, your AI-powered vocabulary and comprehension assistant. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our Chrome extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
2. Data We Collect
CompreAI collects the following types of data:
📄 Website Content
What: Text that you select, double-click, or interact with on webpages.
Why: To provide AI-powered explanations, meanings, and text simplification.
Examples:
- Words you double-click for definitions
- Text passages you select for simplification
- Images or PDFs you upload for analysis
- Text content you paste into the extension
- AI-generated content based on your keywords
🖱️ User Activity
What: Your interactions with the extension (clicks, selections, and usage patterns).
Why: To enable core features and remember your preferences per website.
Examples:
- Double-click events on words
- Text selection for analysis
- Button clicks within the extension
- Extension enable/disable per domain
💾 Local Storage
What: Preferences and settings stored locally in your browser.
Why: To remember your extension settings for each website.
Stored Data:
- Extension enabled/disabled state per domain (e.g., "example.com": true/false)
- Domain hostnames where you've used the extension
- Your chat history within the extension session
Note: All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. We do not have access to this data.
3. How We Use Your Data
| Data Type | Purpose | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Selected Text | Generate word explanations, meanings, and simplified text | Sent to our AI backend servers for processing |
| Uploaded Images/PDFs | Extract and analyze text content | Processed by our AI OCR and language services |
| User Interactions | Enable extension features and remember preferences | Stored locally in your browser |
| Keywords/Topics | Generate personalized AI content | Sent to our AI backend for content generation |
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
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What gets sent:
- Text you select for explanation or simplification
- Images or PDFs you upload
- Your questions in chat
- Keywords/topics for AI-generated content
We do NOT:
- Share your data with advertising companies
- Sell your personal information
- Send data to unrelated third parties
- Track your browsing history
Backend Processing
Our AI processing is handled by secure backend servers. Data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS. We retain processed data only temporarily to provide responses and do not use it for training AI models or other commercial purposes.
5. Data Security
We implement several security measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data sent to our backend servers is encrypted in transit
- Local Storage: Your preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API
- No Persistent Storage: We don't save your selected text or interactions on our servers permanently
- ActiveTab Permission: We only access the current webpage you're viewing (not your entire browsing history)
- Domain-Specific Tracking: Extension state is tracked per domain, providing granular control
6. User Controls and Rights
You have complete control over your data:
✅ Enable/Disable Extension
You can turn the extension on or off for any specific website using the toggle switch in the extension popup. When disabled, no data collection occurs for that domain.
🗑️ Clear Stored Data
To delete all locally stored data:
- Open Chrome Settings → Extensions → Manage Extensions
- Find "CompreAI" and click "Details"
- Scroll down and click "Reset" to clear all stored data
🔍 View Your Data
Since your data is stored locally in your browser, you can view it using Chrome DevTools:
- Right-click the extension icon → "Inspect popup"
- Go to the "Application" tab → "Storage" section
- View your stored data under "Local Storage"
7. Permissions Explanation
CompreAI requires the following permissions to function:
| storage | Save your per-domain preferences (enabled/disabled state) |
| tabs | Identify the current website you're viewing |
| activeTab | Read and interact with the webpage content you select |
| host_permissions | Send data to our AI backend servers for processing |
8. Data We Do NOT Collect
For your peace of mind, we do NOT collect:
- ❌ Your personal information (name, email, address, phone number)
- ❌ Health information or medical data
- ❌ Financial or payment information
- ❌ Passwords or authentication credentials
- ❌ Your personal communications (emails, messages)
- ❌ GPS location or IP-based location tracking
- ❌ Your browsing history across websites
- ❌ Data from websites where the extension is disabled
9. Children's Privacy
CompreAI is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
11. International Data Transfers
Our backend servers are hosted on Railway and Vercel infrastructure, which may process data in various geographic regions. By using CompreAI, you consent to the transfer of your data to these servers. All data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and are secured through HTTPS encryption.
12. Contact Us
Have Questions About Privacy?
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store listing.
Extension Name: CompreAI
Version: 1.0.0
Developer: CompreAI Team
Your Privacy Matters to Us
At CompreAI, we believe that privacy is a fundamental right. We've designed our extension with privacy at its core, collecting only the minimum data necessary to provide you with powerful AI-driven vocabulary learning tools.
We're committed to being transparent about what data we collect and how we use it. This policy reflects our dedication to protecting your privacy while delivering an exceptional learning experience.
Thank you for trusting CompreAI with your learning journey. 🙏