GPT Anywhere Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information We DO NOT Collect

GPT Anywhere is built with a privacy-first architecture. We explicitly do not collect:

• Your conversations or prompts sent to AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, etc.)
• Responses received from AI services
• Content of webpages you interact with
• Text selections or HTML elements you choose as context
• Screen captures or images you use in conversations
• PDF content you interact with through our PDF viewer
• Your browsing history or website usage patterns

1.2 Optional Account Information

If you choose to create a GPT Anywhere account for syncing preferences across devices, we collect:

• Email address (for account identification and communication)
• Account preferences and settings
• Pinned chat configurations (metadata only, not conversation content)
• Theme and interface preferences
• Extension usage statistics (anonymized and aggregated)

1.3 Technical Information

For extension functionality and troubleshooting, we may collect:

• Extension version and browser information
• Error logs and crash reports (containing no personal data)
• General usage analytics (feature usage frequency, anonymized)
• Authentication tokens for syncing (encrypted and secured)

2. How We Use Information

2.1 Core Functionality

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Provide seamless access to AI chatbots across multiple platforms
• Maintain your preferences and settings across devices (if account created)
• Enable context-aware features like text selection and screen capture
• Provide our custom PDF viewer with AI integration
• Authenticate your sessions with AI service providers using your existing accounts

2.2 Service Improvement

Anonymized and aggregated data may be used to:

• Improve extension performance and stability
• Understand feature usage patterns to guide development
• Identify and fix bugs or compatibility issues
• Develop new features based on user needs

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

3.1 Third-Party AI Services

GPT Anywhere acts as a bridge to connect you with AI services. When you use our extension:

• Your conversations are sent directly to the respective AI service (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google)
• These services process your data according to their own privacy policies
• We do not intercept, modify, or store these communications
• Authentication is handled using your existing accounts with these services

3.2 No Data Sales

We never sell, rent, or trade any personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information only when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of GPT Anywhere, our users, or others
• Investigate potential violations of our terms of service

4. Data Security

4.1 Security Measures

We implement robust security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure authentication protocols
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access controls for any stored data
• Secure data centers with physical and digital protection

4.2 Local Data Storage

Most extension data is stored locally on your device:

• Preferences and settings are stored in your browser's local storage
• Chat history (if enabled) is stored locally and never transmitted to our servers
• Authentication tokens are securely stored and encrypted

5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

5.1 Account Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Use the extension without creating an account (full functionality available)
• Create an account only if you want cross-device syncing or premium features
• Delete your account and associated data at any time
• Export your settings and preferences

5.2 Extension Permissions

You can manage extension permissions through your browser:

• Control which websites the extension can access
• Disable specific features you don't want to use
• Revoke permissions at any time through browser settings

5.3 Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify or update your information
• Right to delete your data
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

6. AI Service Provider Policies

When using GPT Anywhere, you interact with various AI services. Please review their privacy policies:

• OpenAI (ChatGPT): https://openai.com/privacy/
• Anthropic (Claude): https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
• Google (Gemini): https://policies.google.com/privacy

Your conversations with these AI services are governed by their respective privacy policies, not ours.

7. Children's Privacy

GPT Anywhere is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

9.1 Account Data

If you create an account:

• Account information is retained until you delete your account
• Deleted accounts are permanently removed within 30 days
• Backup copies are securely deleted within 90 days

9.2 Technical Data

Technical data and analytics are:

• Retained for up to 2 years for service improvement
• Anonymized and aggregated for longer-term analysis
• Automatically deleted when no longer needed

10. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we do:

• We will post the updated policy on our website and in the extension
• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will notify users through the extension or via email
• Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Contact Information

12. Compliance and Certifications

GPT Anywhere is committed to compliance with applicable data protection regulations including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for users in California
• Other applicable regional privacy laws