Your privacy is our top priority. We believe in complete transparency about how we handle your data. This policy explains what Explain It to Me collects, how it's used, and your rights as a user.
Privacy at a Glance
- Local storage only: Your preferences are stored locally in your browser. We never access, collect, or store your personal data on our servers.
- Zero tracking: We don't use analytics, cookies, or any tracking mechanisms. Your browsing habits and personal information remain private.
- Secure processing: All text processing happens through encrypted connections with industry-standard security protocols and best practices.
Information We Collect
We only collect what the extension needs to work:
- Selected text: Only the text you highlight for explanation, processed temporarily and never stored permanently.
- User preferences: Your chosen explanation level and settings, stored locally in your browser only.
- Usage statistics: Basic counts of explanations requested, stored locally for your reference.
- Technical data: Minimal technical information required for the service to function properly.
We do not collect:
- Personal information (name, email, address, phone)
- Browsing history or website URLs
- Cookies or tracking data
- Device information or IP addresses
- Location data or geolocation
- Any data from websites you visit
- Financial or payment information
- Social media profiles or connections
How We Use Your Information
Every piece of data has a clear, legitimate purpose.
- Text processing: Selected text is sent to AI services solely to generate explanations. It is processed in real time, never stored permanently, and encrypted in transit.
- Personalization: Your preferences let us remember your explanation level and optimize the interface for your usage. They are stored locally in your browser.
Security & Protection
We protect your data with the following measures:
- End-to-end encryption for all communications
- No permanent storage of processed text
- Secure API connections to AI services
- Regular security audits and updates
- Local-only data storage in your browser
- No cross-site tracking or fingerprinting
- Minimal data collection and transparent privacy practices
Third-Party Services
We use OpenAI's ChatGPT API to process and explain the text you select. Here's exactly what happens:
- Data sent to OpenAI: Only the text you select and your chosen explanation level. No personal or identifying information.
- OpenAI's handling: OpenAI processes the text to generate explanations, may temporarily cache it for service optimization, and handles it under OpenAI's privacy policy.
Important: We recommend reviewing OpenAI's privacy policy for complete information about their data handling practices. We have no control over OpenAI's data processing beyond our API requests.
Your Rights & Choices
You have complete control over your data and privacy.
- View all stored preferences in the extension popup
- Clear all data by removing the extension
- Reset preferences anytime through settings
- Export your usage statistics locally
- Choose exactly what text to process and your preferred explanation level
- Disable or pause the extension anytime
- No account required — anonymous usage
To exercise your rights:
- View and modify data: Open the extension popup to view and modify all stored preferences and statistics.
- Delete all data: Use Chrome's extension settings to disable or completely remove the extension and all associated data.
- Get support: Contact us directly for any privacy-related questions or concerns.
Contact & Support
Questions about privacy? Email us at esphere@yahoo.com. We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 48 hours during business days.
Legal Compliance
- GDPR compliant (European Union)
- CCPA compliant (California)
- COPPA safe (children's privacy)
- SOC 2 security standards
Our privacy practices are reviewed quarterly by independent security experts.