🔒 Privacy Policy

SnapAsk AI - Chrome Extension

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how SnapAsk AI ("we", "our", or "the Extension") handles information when you use our Chrome extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Data Stored Locally

SnapAsk AI stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome's storage API:

• API Keys: Your Google Gemini API key or OpenRouter API key that you provide for AI functionality
• User Preferences: Your extension settings and preferences
• Conversation History: Your Q&A sessions and generated content (summaries, flashcards, quizzes)

This data is stored only on your local device and is never transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Page Content Access

When you use SnapAsk AI features, the extension temporarily accesses the content of the current webpage to:

• Generate summaries of the page content
• Answer questions about the page
• Create flashcards and quizzes from the content

This content is processed in real-time and is not stored permanently.

3. How We Use Information

The information accessed by SnapAsk AI is used solely to provide the extension's core functionality:

• Sending page content to AI services (Google Gemini or OpenRouter) for processing your requests
• Displaying AI-generated responses within the extension
• Saving your preferences for a personalized experience

4. Third-Party Services

SnapAsk AI integrates with the following third-party AI services:

• Google Gemini API: When you use your Gemini API key, page content and your queries are sent to Google's servers for AI processing. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
• OpenRouter API: When you use OpenRouter, your requests are processed according to OpenRouter's Privacy Policy.

We do not control how these third-party services handle your data. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

5. Data Sharing

We do not:

• Sell your personal information to anyone
• Share your data with third parties for advertising purposes
• Collect analytics or tracking data
• Store any data on our servers

6. Data Security

Your API keys and preferences are stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API. We recommend:

• Keeping your API keys confidential
• Using unique API keys for this extension
• Regularly reviewing your API usage on the respective platforms

7. Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

• Access: View your stored data through the extension settings
• Delete: Remove all stored data by uninstalling the extension or clearing extension data in Chrome settings
• Modify: Update your API keys and preferences at any time through the settings page

8. Children's Privacy

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

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date below.

Last Updated: January 7, 2026