Privacy Policy

Welcome to ExplainThis! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use our Google Chrome extension. By using our extension, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

1. Email Address

• Purpose: We collect your email address solely for authentication purposes. This allows you to securely log in and use our extension.
• Storage: Your email address is securely stored and protected using industry-standard encryption methods.

2. Selected Text Data

• Purpose: Our extension allows you to select pieces of text and send them to third-party AI companies to generate AI responses.
• Storage: We do not store any text data you select and send. The text is transmitted directly to third-party AI services and is not retained by us.

How We Use Your Information

Email Address

• Authentication: To authenticate your identity and provide you access to the extension.
• Communication: To send you necessary updates and notifications related to the extension.

Selected Text Data

• AI Response Generation: To send to third-party AI companies for the purpose of generating AI responses.

Disclosure of Your Information

Third-Party Service Providers

• AI Companies: We share selected text data with third-party AI companies to provide the core functionality of generating AI responses. These companies are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purpose of providing AI responses.

Legal Requirements

• Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

Security of Your Information

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
• Correction: You have the right to request correction of any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.