Privacy Policy for Explainx Chrome Extension

Last Updated: January 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Explainx ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the Explainx Chrome Extension ("the Extension") collects, uses, and protects your information.

2. Data Collection

The Extension collects the following types of data:

• OpenAI API Key: Your OpenAI API key is stored locally in your browser's Chrome storage. We do not have access to this key.
• Webpage Summaries: When you generate summaries, the Extension stores the summary text, webpage URL, webpage title, and timestamp locally in your browser.
• Webpage Content: When you request a summary, the Extension extracts text content from the current webpage and sends it to OpenAI's API for processing.
• Tab Information: The Extension accesses the URL and title of the active tab only when you click the "Generate" button.

3. Data Storage

All data collected by the Extension is stored locally on your device using Chrome's local storage API. We do not store any of your data on our servers. Your data remains on your device and is never transmitted to us.

4. Third-Party Services

The Extension uses OpenAI's API (api.openai.com) to generate summaries. When you request a summary:

• Webpage content is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing
• Your OpenAI API key is used to authenticate the request
• OpenAI's use of your data is governed by their Privacy Policy: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy

We do not control OpenAI's data practices. Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy to understand how they handle data.

5. How We Use Your Data

We use the collected data solely for the following purposes:

• To generate AI-powered summaries of webpages at your request
• To store summaries locally so you can access them later
• To associate summaries with their source webpages

We do not use your data for advertising, analytics, or any other purposes.

6. Data Sharing

We do not share your data with any third parties except:

• OpenAI, when you request a summary (as described above)
• As required by law or legal process

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

7. Data Security

Your OpenAI API key and summaries are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API. We implement reasonable security measures, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. You are responsible for keeping your API key secure.

8. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view all your saved summaries within the Extension
• Delete: You can delete individual summaries or remove your API key at any time through the Extension's interface
• Uninstall: Uninstalling the Extension will remove all locally stored data

9. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: cmffarrica@gmail.com
[Add any other contact information you want to provide]

This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above.