Privacy Policy for Web Content Summarizer Browser Extension
Last Updated: 26/09/2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to Web Content Summarizer (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our Chrome extension.
By installing and using Web Content Summarizer, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
a. Personally Identifiable Information (PII):
• Email Address:
• Purpose: Used for user authentication and account management.
• Collection Method: Obtained through email and password input.
b. Financial and Payment Information:
• Transaction Details:
• Purpose: Manage and track credit purchases within the extension.
• Collection Method: Processed securely through Stripe’s payment gateway.
• Note: We do not store or process credit card numbers or other sensitive financial information. All payment transactions are handled directly by Stripe, and your financial data is subject to Stripe’s Privacy Policy.
c. Website Content:
• Active Tab Content:
• Purpose: Generate summaries of the content you view on webpages or YouTube videos.
• Collection Method: Accessed in real-time from the active tab upon your request to summarize.
• Storage: Web Content Summarizer does not store, retain, or transmit this content beyond the immediate summarization process. All processing occurs locally within your browser.
3. How We Use Your Information
• Authentication and Account Management:
• To verify your identity and manage your account securely.
• Content Summarization:
• To generate concise summaries of the webpages or YouTube videos you view.
• Credit Management:
• To handle credit purchases, track your credit balance, and manage your usage.
• Enhancing User Experience:
• To personalize your experience, maintain your summary history, and improve the extension’s functionality based on your interactions.
4. How We Store and Protect Your Information
• Data Storage:
• Local Storage: Summary history are stored locally on your device using Chrome’s storage API.
• Backend Servers: User account details and credit transactions are securely stored on our backend servers.
• Data Protection:
• We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
• All data transmissions between your browser and our servers are encrypted using HTTPS to ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your Personally Identifiable Information (PII) to outside parties except for the following trusted partners who assist us in operating our extension, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
Trusted Third-Party Services:
• Stripe:
• Purpose: Processes credit purchases securely.
• Data Shared: Transaction details necessary for payment processing.
• OpenAI API:
• Purpose: Generates content summaries.
• Data Shared: Content from the active tab required for summarization.
Note: These third-party services are bound by their own privacy policies, and we ensure that they handle your data responsibly and securely.
6. Your Rights and Choices
• Access and Correction:
• You have the right to access and correct your personal information stored by Web Content Summarizer. This can be managed through the extension’s settings interface.
• Data Deletion:
• You can delete your summary history and manage your credits at any time through the extension. To remove all stored data, you can also clear the extension’s data via Chrome’s extension settings.
• Opt-Out:
• While certain functionalities require specific permissions, you can choose to limit the extension’s access to data by adjusting permissions in Chrome’s extension settings. However, restricting permissions may impact the extension’s ability to function correctly.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy within the extension or on our official website. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@qmapper.co
9. Compliance with Laws and Regulations
Web Content Summarizer complies with all applicable data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.
11. Children’s Privacy
Web Content Summarizer is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.