Privacy Policy for HelpBert Chrome Extension
Effective Date: June 17, 2024
1. Introduction
Welcome to HelpBert! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the HelpBert Chrome Extension ("Extension").
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) directly from you.
2.2 Information Automatically Collected
- Browsing Data: HelpBert requires access to the content of the webpages you visit in order to provide its core functionality of simplifying complex articles and extracting key information. This data is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymized usage data to improve the functionality and performance of HelpBert. This may include information about how you use the Extension, such as feature usage frequency, performance metrics, and error logs.
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Providing Core Functionality
- The primary purpose of collecting browsing data is to analyze and summarize the content of the webpages you visit. This data processing occurs locally on your device.
3.2 Improving Our Services
- Anonymized usage data helps us understand how users interact with HelpBert, allowing us to enhance and optimize the Extension for a better user experience.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 Third-Party Services
- HelpBert does not share your personal information with third-party services. Any data processed by the Extension is handled locally on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.
4.2 Legal Requirements
- We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).