Effective Date: January 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Page AI Assistant ("we," "our," or "the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome Extension.
Core Principle: We do not operate a proprietary backend server to store your personal data. Your data (including API keys and chat history) is stored locally on your device, and interactions with AI models happen directly between your browser and the AI provider you choose.
2. Information We Collect
A. User-Provided Information
- API Configuration: To use the extension, you may provide API Keys (e.g., OpenAI, DeepSeek, Aliyun). These keys are strictly stored locally in your browser's storage (
chrome.storage.local).
- Chat Input: Text you type into the chat interface.
B. Automatically Collected Information
- Webpage Content: When you trigger the extension (e.g., via shortcut or clicking "Summarize"), the extension reads the text content of the currently active tab. This is necessary to generate summaries or answer questions about the page.
- Page Metadata: The title and URL of the current tab are used to provide context to the AI model.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information solely to provide the extension's functionality:
- To Generate Summaries & Answers: The webpage content and your questions are sent to the AI Model Provider you selected (e.g., OpenAI API) to generate responses.
- To Maintain Preferences: Your settings (language, selected model, API keys) are saved locally to improve user experience.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others.
However, to function, the extension must send data to the AI Service Provider you have configured.
- AI Service Providers: When you use the chat or summary feature, the extension sends the webpage content and your prompt directly to the API endpoint you configured (e.g.,
api.openai.com, dashscope.aliyuncs.com, or others).
- Data Flow: The data goes directly from Your Browser -> AI Provider. It does not pass through our servers.