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Privacy Policy for SummaryBox

Last Updated: December 4, 2024

Overview

SummaryBox is a browser extension that helps users collect and manage summary content from AI websites. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how our extension works.

Data Collection and Storage

What Data We Collect

• Text Content: Only the text you explicitly select and choose to save
• Metadata: Source URL, page title, website name, and timestamp for saved content
• Settings: Your extension preferences (theme, shortcuts, character limits)
• Tags: Labels you add to organize your saved content

What Data We Do NOT Collect

• Personal Information: No names, emails, or account information
• Browsing History: We don’t track your browsing activity
• Passwords or Credentials: No authentication data is accessed
• Automatic Content: We don’t save content without your explicit action
• Analytics or Tracking: No usage analytics or user behavior tracking

Data Storage

Local Storage Only

• All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s storage API
• No cloud servers: We don’t operate any servers or cloud storage
• No data transmission: Your content never leaves your device
• No third-party services: We don’t share data with external services

Data Security

• Data is stored using Chrome’s secure storage mechanisms
• Only the SummaryBox extension can access its own stored data
• Data is isolated from other extensions and websites

Permissions Explanation

Required Permissions

• storage: To save your selected content and settings locally
• activeTab: To interact with the current webpage when you save content
• contextMenus: To show “Save to SummaryBox” in right-click menu
• tabs: To get page information (URL, title) for saved content
• notifications: To show save confirmation messages

Host Permissions

• AI Websites (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini): To enable content saving on these sites
• We only access these specific websites, not your entire browsing activity

Data Control

Your Rights

• Complete Control: You own all your data and can delete it anytime
• Data Export: Export all your data in JSON format for backup
• Data Deletion: Clear all data through the extension settings
• No Account Required: No registration or account creation needed

Data Retention

• Data is kept indefinitely on your local device until you delete it
• Uninstalling the extension will remove all associated data
• No data is retained on our servers (we don’t have any)

Third-Party Websites

Website Interaction

• SummaryBox only interacts with websites when you actively save content
• We don’t modify website content or functionality
• We don’t interfere with website privacy policies or terms of service

Updates and Changes

Policy Updates

• We may update this privacy policy to reflect extension improvements
• Material changes will be communicated through extension updates
• Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance of new terms

Data Processing Legal Basis

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

• Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in providing content management functionality
• Data Minimization: We only process data necessary for the extension’s function
• User Consent: All data saving requires explicit user action
• Right to Deletion: Users can delete all data at any time

Contact Information

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how SummaryBox handles your data:

• Extension Feedback: Use Chrome Web Store review system

Technical Implementation

Open Source Transparency

• SummaryBox code is available for review
• No obfuscated or hidden data collection
• Community can audit our privacy practices

Data Encryption

• Data is stored using Chrome’s standard storage encryption
• No additional encryption is applied (not needed for local-only storage)

Compliance

Chrome Web Store Policies

• Fully compliant with Chrome Web Store privacy requirements
• Minimal permissions requested for functionality
• No misleading or hidden data practices

International Privacy Laws

• GDPR compliant for European users
• CCPA compliant for California users
• No data crosses international boundaries

Summary

SummaryBox is designed with privacy as a core principle:

• ✅ All data stays on your device
• ✅ No external servers or cloud storage
• ✅ You control all your data
• ✅ Minimal permissions required
• ✅ Complete transparency about data use
• ✅ Open source for community review

We believe privacy should be simple and straightforward. SummaryBox works entirely on your device, with your data, under your control.