BranchPrompt Chrome Extension Privacy Policy
Last Updated: July 10, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to BranchPrompt. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome Extension ("Extension").
Who We Are
BranchPrompt provides a Chrome Extension that allows users to export their ChatGPT conversations to the BranchPrompt platform for creating branching AI conversations with multiple models.
Information We Collect
When You Use Our Extension
Our Extension collects the following information:
- Conversation Content: When you explicitly click the "Export to BranchPrompt" button, the Extension extracts the current ChatGPT conversation content (messages, timestamps, and conversation structure).
- Authentication Information: If you choose to sign in to BranchPrompt, we store authentication tokens to maintain your session.
Information We Do NOT Collect
Our Extension does not:
- Track your browsing history
- Monitor your activities on websites other than ChatGPT
- Collect personal information without your explicit action
- Access conversations that you do not explicitly choose to export
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect exclusively for:
- Providing Our Service: Exporting your selected conversations from ChatGPT to BranchPrompt.
- Improving Our Products: Understanding how users interact with our Extension to enhance functionality and user experience.
- Authentication: Maintaining your signed-in status on BranchPrompt if you choose to create an account.
Data Storage and Security
- Conversation Data: Exported conversations are stored on our secure servers. If you're not signed in, conversations are stored anonymously and accessible via your browser's local storage for a limited time.
- Authentication Tokens: If you sign in, authentication tokens are stored securely in your browser's local storage and are encrypted during transmission.
- Security Measures: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share data with trusted service providers who help us deliver our services (such as hosting providers).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
- Access: The right to know what information we hold about you.
- Deletion: The right to request deletion of your data.
- Correction: The right to request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Data Portability: The right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
Data Retention
We retain exported conversations:
- For signed-in users: Until you delete them or close your account
- For anonymous users: For a limited period (typically 30 days) unless you create an account and claim them
Children's Privacy
Our Extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes through our website or Extension.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: sds@ae.studio
Your Consent
By using our Extension, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Additional Information for Specific Regions
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information. You have the right to know what information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European Economic Area (EEA) Residents
If you are in the EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You may lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully.
Technical Details
Our Extension operates with the following permissions:
- activeTab: To access the current ChatGPT conversation
- scripting: To inject our export button into the ChatGPT interface
- tabs: To open a new tab for your exported conversation
- Host permissions for chat.openai.com: To operate within the ChatGPT website
These permissions are used solely for the core functionality of exporting conversations and not for any tracking or analytics purposes.