Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 22, 2026

AI Web Assistant ("the Extension") is a browser extension that provides AI-powered assistance for web browsing. This policy explains what data we collect and how we use it.

Data We Collect

• Account information — Email address and display name for authentication.
• Chat messages — Messages you send to the AI assistant and the AI's responses. Stored on our servers to maintain conversation history.
• Page context — When you use the AI assistant, the current page's URL, title, headings, and visible text are sent to the AI to provide context-aware responses. This only happens when you actively send a message.
• Authentication tokens — Stored locally in your browser for session management.
• Usage data — Token counts and costs for billing purposes.

How We Use Your Data

• To provide AI-powered responses about webpages you're viewing
• To maintain your chat history and session state
• To manage your account and billing
• To improve the service

Third-Party Services

• Anthropic (Claude) — Your messages are sent to Anthropic's API for AI processing when using Claude models.
• Google (Gemini) — Your messages are sent to Google's Gemini API when using Gemini models.
• NOWPayments — If you top up your balance with cryptocurrency, payment processing is handled by NOWPayments. We do not store payment card or wallet information.

Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect browsing history or track your activity across websites
• We do not collect health, financial, or location data
• We do not collect data when the side panel is closed or inactive
• We do not sell or transfer user data to third parties for advertising

Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored on our servers with encrypted connections (HTTPS). Authentication uses JWT tokens with automatic expiration. Passwords are hashed with bcrypt.

Data Retention

Chat history is retained for as long as your account is active. You can request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Your Rights

You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at the email below.

Contact

For privacy-related questions, contact: [email protected]