🍁 Grep Chrome Extension - Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2025
Overview
Grep is a Chrome extension that allows users to select text on any webpage and engage in AI-powered conversations about that content. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.
Information We Collect
Account Information
- Name: To personalize your experience
- Email address: For account creation, authentication, and support
- Password: Stored as an encrypted hash for account security
Usage Data
- Selected text snippets: Only the text you actively select and choose to discuss with AI
- Conversation history: Your questions and AI responses to provide conversation continuity
- Page context: URL and title of pages where you use Grep (for conversation context only)
API Credentials
- OpenAI API Key: Your personal API key, stored securely to enable AI conversations
How We Use Your Information
Service Provision
- Authenticate users and maintain secure accounts
- Store and retrieve conversation history for continuity
- Process AI requests using your OpenAI API key
- Provide customer support when requested
Service Improvement
- Analyze usage patterns to improve extension functionality
- Debug technical issues and optimize performance
Information Sharing and Disclosure
Third-Party Services
- OpenAI: Selected text and questions are sent to OpenAI's API using your personal API key to generate AI responses
- MongoDB Atlas: Secure cloud database service that stores your account and conversation data
What We Don't Share
- We never sell your personal information
- We don't share your data with advertisers
- We don't track your browsing activity outside of Grep usage
- We don't access pages where you don't actively use Grep
Data Security
- Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Password Protection: Passwords are hashed
- API Key Security: OpenAI API keys are safely
- Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access user data
- Regular Updates: We regularly update security measures and dependencies
Your Data Rights
Access and Control
- View Data: Access all your conversation history through the extension
- Account Deletion: Request complete account deletion by contacting us
- API Key Management: Add, update, or remove your OpenAI API key at any time
Chrome Extension Permissions
Why We Need Each Permission
- activeTab: To read selected text and page information when you use Grep
- contextMenus: To add the "Grep" option to your right-click menu
- storage: To securely store your authentication token locally
- scripting: To inject the chat interface on pages where needed
- notifications: To show helpful messages when Grep can't work on certain pages
Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained until you request deletion of your account
- Conversations: Stored indefinitely unless you delete them
- Usage Logs: Technical logs are retained for 90 days for debugging purposes
Children's Privacy
Grep is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed and stored in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers.
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 and, for significant changes, by posting a notice in the extension or sending an email notification.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, our legal basis for processing personal information includes:
- Consent: When you provide your OpenAI API key and use our service
- Contract Performance: To provide the Grep service you've requested
- Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and provide customer support
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all users of the Grep Chrome Extension.