Privacy Policy for AI Link Analyzer
Last updated: October 18, 2025
Overview
AI Link Analyzer ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.
Important: This extension sends data to third-party AI providers when you use its features. While we don't collect your data, the AI providers you choose will receive and process the content you analyze.
Information We Collect
Data Stored Locally
- API Keys: Your AI provider API keys (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek) are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
- Settings: Your menu configurations, prompts, and preferences are stored locally in your browser
- No Personal Data Collection: We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information about you to our servers
Data Sent to AI Providers
- Selected Text: When you select text on a webpage and use our extension, that text is sent to your chosen AI provider for analysis
- URLs: When you analyze links, the URL is included in the request to your chosen AI provider
- Page Content: When analyzing links, page content may be fetched and sent to your chosen AI provider
How We Use Your Information
- API Keys: Used solely to authenticate with your chosen AI providers
- Settings: Used to customize the extension's behavior according to your preferences
- Content Analysis: Selected text and URLs are sent to AI providers only when you explicitly request analysis
Data Sharing and Third Parties
AI Providers
When you use the extension, your data is sent to the AI provider you have configured:
Important: We do not control these third-party services. Please review their privacy policies to understand how they handle your data.
Data Transmission
- To AI Providers: Your selected text, URLs, and page content are transmitted to the AI provider you choose when you use the extension
- No Data Collection by Us: We do not collect or store any data on our servers
- No Tracking: We do not track your usage or behavior
- User Control: Data is only sent to AI providers when you explicitly request analysis
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- All your settings and API keys are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API
- We do not have access to your stored data
- Your data is not transmitted to our servers
Data Transmission Security
- Data is only sent to AI providers when you explicitly use the extension features
- All communications with AI providers use HTTPS encryption
- We cannot control how AI providers store or process your data - please review their privacy policies
Your Rights and Choices
- Delete Data: You can clear all stored data by removing the extension or clearing its data in Chrome settings
- API Key Management: You can change or remove API keys at any time through the extension settings
- Usage Control: You have complete control over when and how the extension is used
Data Retention
- Data is stored locally until you remove the extension or clear its data
- We do not retain any data on our servers
- AI providers may retain data according to their own policies
Children's Privacy
This extension is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Information
Compliance
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Important Disclaimer: While this extension does not collect personal data on our servers, it does transmit your selected content to third-party AI providers for analysis. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any AI providers you choose to use. Your privacy and security are our top priorities within the scope of our control.