Privacy Policy for Blog Link Analyzer Extension
Last Updated: January 16, 2025
Effective Date: January 16, 2025
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how the Blog Link Analyzer browser extension ("the Extension") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service.

Information We Collect
1. Automatically Collected Information
Blog Content Analysis
The Extension analyzes web pages you visit to detect blog posts and extract links to other blog posts
Page content is processed locally in your browser to identify blog posts and extract metadata (titles, authors)
No page content is sent to external servers unless you explicitly use AI features
Extension Usage Data
Local storage of extension settings and preferences
Cached blog post metadata for performance optimization
AI configuration settings (if enabled)
2. AI Feature Data (Optional)
When you enable AI summarization features:

Blog post content may be sent to AI service providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, or custom endpoints) based on your configuration
API keys are stored locally in your browser and sent directly to the chosen AI provider
Summary results are cached locally in your browser for performance
How We Use Your Information
Primary Uses
Blog Detection: Identify blog posts on web pages you visit
Link Analysis: Extract and organize links to other blog posts
AI Summarization: Generate summaries of blog content (when explicitly requested)
Performance: Cache data to improve extension performance
No Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes
No data is sent to external servers except AI providers you explicitly configure
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
All extension data is stored locally using browser storage APIs
Data includes: settings, preferences, cached blog metadata, and AI configuration
You can clear all extension data through browser settings or extension options
AI API Keys
API keys are stored locally and encrypted where browser support is available
Keys are sent directly to your chosen AI provider; we never intercept or store them
You are responsible for securing your API keys
Data Retention
Extension data is stored until you clear it or uninstall the extension
AI summary caches can be cleared through extension settings
No long-term data retention on external servers
Your Rights and Choices
Control Over Your Data
Disable AI Features: Turn off AI summarization in extension settings
Clear Data: Clear cached data and settings through extension options
Uninstall: Remove the extension completely to delete all stored data
Transparency
All data processing happens locally unless AI features are used
You can see exactly what data is being processed through browser developer tools
Extension is open source; code is available for review
AI Service Providers
When you use AI features, your chosen provider's privacy policy applies:

OpenAI: https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
Ollama: Local processing only (no external data transmission)
Custom Endpoints: Privacy policy depends on your chosen service
Children's Privacy
The Extension is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

International Data Transfers
When you use AI features, data may be transferred to countries where your chosen AI provider operates. By enabling AI features, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Posting in-extension notifications for significant changes
Providing in-extension notification with a link to view the updated policy
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

GitHub Issues: https://github.com/codingnooob/blogbranch/issues
Email: blog-link-analyzer@example.com
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Chrome Web Store Policies
Firefox Add-on Guidelines
Summary: The Blog Link Analyzer processes blog content locally in your browser. Only when you explicitly enable AI features does content get sent to external providers. All data is stored locally and under your control.