🤖 AI Reply Assistant - Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AI Reply Assistant ("we," "our," or "the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Chrome browser extension that generates AI-powered replies for social media platforms.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We DO Collect (Locally Only)

• AI Personality Settings: Your customized AI response style preferences
• Usage Statistics: Daily usage count for free tier limitations (stored locally)
• License Status: Premium license validation status (stored locally)
• Extension Preferences: Settings and configuration options

2.2 Information We DO NOT Collect

• ❌ Personal identification information (name, email, phone, etc.)
• ❌ Browsing history or website data
• ❌ Social media account credentials
• ❌ Generated replies or tweet content (beyond temporary processing)
• ❌ Location data
• ❌ Analytics or tracking data
• ❌ User behavior patterns

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Core Functionality

• AI Reply Generation: Tweet content is sent to DeepSeek AI API for contextual response generation
• Usage Tracking: Local daily usage counting for free tier limitations
• Settings Management: Storing your AI personality preferences locally
• License Management: Validating premium license keys locally

3.2 Data Processing

When you generate a reply, the original tweet content is temporarily sent to DeepSeek's AI API to provide context for generating relevant responses. This content is:

• ✅ Processed immediately for AI generation
• ✅ Not stored by our extension
• ✅ Subject to DeepSeek's privacy policy
• ✅ Transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connection

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

All user data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API:

• Settings stored in chrome.storage.local
• No cloud synchronization
• Data isolated to the extension
• Automatically deleted when extension is uninstalled

4.2 Security Measures

• 🔐 All API communications use HTTPS encryption
• 🔐 No sensitive data transmitted to third parties
• 🔐 Chrome extension security model isolation
• 🔐 No external scripts or code execution

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 DeepSeek AI API

We use DeepSeek's AI service to generate contextual replies. When you use this feature:

• Original tweet content is sent to DeepSeek for processing
• DeepSeek processes the content and returns a generated reply
• We do not control DeepSeek's data handling practices
• Please review DeepSeek's Privacy Policy

5.2 No Other Third Parties

We do not share data with any other third-party services, analytics providers, advertising networks, or data brokers.

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Data Control

• Access: View your settings anytime in the extension popup
• Modify: Change AI personality settings and preferences
• Delete: Clear data by uninstalling the extension
• Opt-out: Simply don't use the AI generation feature

6.2 GDPR Rights (EU Users)

• Right to access your data
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

7. Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated through the extension
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

9. International Data Transfers

Since we store data locally on your device and only use DeepSeek's API for processing, data transfers are limited to API communications with DeepSeek's servers, which may be located outside your country of residence.

10. Contact Information

11. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Our legal bases for processing data under GDPR:

• Legitimate Interest: Providing core extension functionality
• Consent: Using the extension constitutes consent for described processing
• Contract Performance: Delivering premium features for licensed users