Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

2. Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy defines the principles of personal data processing by the "useaiprivacy.com" browser extension and related internet services. The policy has been prepared in accordance with:

• Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council (GDPR)
• European ePrivacy Directive
• International privacy protection standards

3. Privacy Philosophy

useaiprivacy.com was designed with maximum user privacy protection in mind.

3.1 Privacy by Design Principle

• All anonymization operations are performed locally in the user's browser
• No data is sent to external servers
• The extension does not connect to the internet for data processing
• We do not collect any telemetry or analytics data

4. Personal Data - What We DO NOT Process

useaiprivacy.com does NOT process the following categories of data:

• Content of messages entered by users
• Personal data detected and anonymized by the extension
• Extension usage history
• User IP addresses
• Device or browser information
• Telemetry or analytics data
• Tracking cookies

5. Technical Data Stored Locally

The extension stores the following data exclusively in the user's local browser memory:

5.1 Configuration Settings

• Preferences regarding data types to anonymize
• Custom anonymization patterns (if added)
• Extension activation/deactivation settings

5.2 Privacy Statistics (Optional)

• Number of anonymized elements (without content)
• Types of detected data (without specific values)
• Activity dates (for privacy reports)

Important: All above data is stored exclusively locally in the user's browser and is never transmitted to external servers.

6. Legal Basis for Processing

Technical data processing is based on:

• Article 6(1)(f) GDPR - Legitimate interest of the controller (ensuring extension functionality)
• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR - User consent (for optional statistical functions)

7. Data Retention Period

• Configuration settings: Until the extension is uninstalled by the user
• Privacy statistics: Can be deleted at any time by the user in extension settings
• All local data: Automatically deleted when the extension is uninstalled

8. User Rights

In accordance with GDPR, users have the following rights:

8.1 Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR)

Users can check data stored by the extension in browser settings at any time.

8.2 Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)

Users can delete all data by:

• Uninstalling the extension
• Clearing data in extension settings
• Clearing browser data

8.3 Right to Data Portability (Art. 20 GDPR)

Users can export their configuration settings using the export function in the extension.

8.4 Right to Object (Art. 21 GDPR)

Users can disable or uninstall the extension at any time.

9. Data Security

We ensure the following security measures:

• No data transmission: Data never leaves the user's device
• Local encryption: Settings are stored in encrypted browser memory
• Transparent operation: Clear documentation of data handling processes
• Minimal permissions: Extension requires only necessary permissions

10. Cookies

useaiprivacy.com extension does not use cookies. The extension does not place any cookies on the user's device.

11. Website and Analytics

Our website (useaiprivacy.com) uses analytics tools only with user consent:

11.1 Google Analytics

With consent, we use Google Analytics for traffic analysis with maximum privacy configuration:

• IP anonymization: All IP addresses are anonymized
• Google Signals disabled: No cross-device tracking
• Ad personalization disabled: Data not used for targeting
• Minimal data: Only basic traffic statistics collected

11.2 Microsoft Clarity

With consent, we use Microsoft Clarity for user experience analysis:

• Heat maps: Anonymous behavior analysis
• Session recordings: Anonymous interaction recordings
• No personal data: Automatic masking of sensitive data
• GDPR compliant: Full compliance with EU regulations

11.3 Cookie Consent Management

The website displays a cookie consent banner that allows:

• Accept all analytics cookies
• Decline all analytics cookies
• Change decision anytime by clearing browser data

12. Data Sharing

12.1 Browser Extension

useaiprivacy.com does not share personal data with any third parties. All operations are performed locally on the user's device.

12.2 Website Analytics

With consent for analytics cookies, anonymized data may be shared with:

• Google LLC (Google Analytics) - anonymized traffic data only
• Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Clarity) - anonymized behavioral data only

13. Contact for Data Protection Matters

14. Changes to Privacy Policy

We will inform about any changes to this Privacy Policy through:

• Updates on the website
• Extension notifications (for significant changes)
• Email to users who consented to contact

15. AI Act Compliance

useaiprivacy.com is designed with compliance to the EU AI Act in mind, ensuring:

• Transparency of anonymization algorithms
• User control over data processing
• Risk minimization related to AI system usage

16. Final Provisions

This Privacy Policy comes into effect on January 17, 2025.

For matters not covered by this Policy, EU and international data protection laws apply.