Privacy Policy for GPT-4o Screen Selection Extension

Last Updated: March 12, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the GPT-4o Screen Selection Extension ("we," "our," or "the Extension") collects, uses, and shares information when you use our Chrome browser extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 OpenAI API Key

• We collect and store your OpenAI API key to authenticate requests to the OpenAI API.
• This key is stored in your browser's sync storage and is not shared with anyone besides OpenAI when making API requests.

2.2 Screenshot Content

• When you use the Extension to select an area of your screen, we temporarily capture that selected portion as a screenshot.
• The content of these screenshots may include text, images, or other visual content from websites you visit.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 OpenAI API Key

• Your API key is used solely to authenticate requests to OpenAI's services.
• We do not use your API key for any other purpose.

3.2 Screenshot Content

• Screenshots you capture through the Extension are temporarily processed in your browser and then sent to OpenAI's GPT-4o API for analysis.
• After analysis is complete and results are displayed to you, we do not retain copies of your screenshots on our servers.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 OpenAI Services

• We share the screenshots you select with OpenAI's GPT-4o service to generate the analysis you requested.
• This data is transmitted securely to OpenAI and is subject to OpenAI's Privacy Policy.
• Please note that OpenAI may use data sent to their API to improve their services as outlined in their privacy policy.

4.2 No Other Third-Party Sharing

• We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your data with any other third parties.
• We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

5. Data Security

• Your OpenAI API key is stored securely using Chrome's storage sync API, which encrypts the data at rest.
• Data transmission to OpenAI uses secure HTTPS connections.
• We do not maintain servers that store your screenshots or analysis results.

6. User Rights and Controls

6.1 Access and Control

• You can view and update your OpenAI API key at any time through the Extension's options page.
• You can delete your API key from the Extension at any time.

6.2 Data Retention

• We do not retain screenshots or analysis results beyond the immediate session in which they are used.
• Your API key remains stored in Chrome's sync storage until you remove it or uninstall the Extension.

7. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Chrome Web Store listing and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

9. OpenAI Data Usage

Please be aware that when you use this Extension:

• Content from your screenshots is sent to OpenAI's servers for processing.
• OpenAI's use of this data is governed by their privacy policy and terms of service.
• OpenAI may use content sent to their API to improve their services.