Privacy Policy for Clarity Privacy Analyzer Browser Extension

Last Updated: July 24, 2025

Overview

Clarity Privacy Analyzer ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how our browser extension handles information when you use our services.

Information We Don't Collect

The Clarity Privacy Analyzer extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal information.

Specifically, we do not collect:
- Personal identification information
- Browsing history or website visit data
- Search queries or form inputs
- Location data
- Device information
- Usage analytics or behavioral data

How the Extension Works

Local Processing

• All text analysis requests are sent securely to our Clarity servers
• No text content is stored permanently on our servers
• Analysis results are returned to your browser and not retained
• Your privacy policy analysis data is not logged or saved

API Communication

• The extension communicates with Clarity's secure API endpoints
• All communications use HTTPS encryption
• API requests contain only the text you choose to analyze
• No identifying information is included in API requests

Browser Permissions

Our extension requires these permissions:

• activeTab: Allows reading content from the current webpage when you explicitly request analysis
• contextMenus: Enables the right-click "Analyze with Clarity" option
• storage: Saves your extension preferences locally in your browser only
• scripting: Injects content scripts for auto-detection features when enabled
• host_permissions: Required to analyze privacy policies across all websites

Data Handling

Text Analysis:
- Text you submit for analysis is processed by our AI service
- Content is analyzed in real-time and not stored
- Results are returned immediately to your browser
- No analysis history is maintained on our servers

Extension Settings:
- Your preferences (auto-scan, warnings, etc.) are stored locally in your browser
- Settings data never leaves your device
- You can clear settings by removing the extension

Third-Party Services

OpenAI Integration

• Privacy policy text is processed by OpenAI's API through our secure proxy
• OpenAI's data handling is governed by their privacy policy
• We do not send any personally identifiable information to OpenAI
• Only the text content you choose to analyze is transmitted

No Analytics or Tracking

• We do not use Google Analytics or similar tracking services
• No usage metrics are collected
• No behavioral data is transmitted
• No advertising networks are integrated

Your Rights and Choices

Control Over Analysis

• You choose what content to analyze
• You control when analysis occurs
• You can disable auto-scanning features
• You can uninstall the extension at any time

Settings Management

• Enable or disable auto-detection
• Control privacy warning displays
• Manage text highlighting features
• All settings stored locally only

Security Measures

Data Protection

• All API communications use HTTPS encryption
• No data is stored on our servers after analysis
• Extension code is open source and auditable
• Regular security updates and monitoring

Browser Security

• Extension follows browser security best practices
• Minimal permissions required for functionality
• Content Security Policy implemented
• No external script loading

Children's Privacy

The extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The service is designed for general audiences analyzing privacy policies and terms of service.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Updates will be posted with a new "Last Updated" date.

International Users

This privacy policy applies to users worldwide. The extension operates the same way regardless of your location, with no data collection from any users.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices:

• Email: info@myclarity.us
• Website: https://your-clarity-app.replit.app/privacy
• Support: Through the Clarity website contact form

Compliance

This extension is designed to comply with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Browser extension store privacy requirements
- International privacy standards

Data Retention

We retain no personal data because we collect no personal data.

• Analysis requests are processed in real-time
• No content is stored after analysis completion
• Extension preferences remain in your browser only
• Uninstalling the extension removes all local data

Transparency

Open Source

• Extension source code is available for review
• Privacy practices are documented and verifiable
• No hidden data collection mechanisms
• Community audit welcome

Regular Updates

• Privacy policy reviewed quarterly
• Security updates applied promptly
• User feedback incorporated into privacy practices
• Transparency reports available upon request

Summary: The Clarity Privacy Analyzer extension is designed with privacy-first principles. We don't collect your data, we don't track you, and we don't store your information. The extension simply helps you understand privacy policies better while respecting your own privacy completely.

For the most current version of this privacy policy, please visit: https://your-clarity-app.replit.app/extension-privacy