Privacy Policy for TL;DR Extension

Last updated: August 21, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

2. Data Processing

The TL;DR Extension processes webpage content locally and sends it to your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google) only when you explicitly click the "Generate Summary" button. This processing is:

3. API Key Storage

Your API keys are stored securely using Chrome's built-in sync storage and are never transmitted to our servers. They are only used to authenticate with your chosen AI provider.

4. Permissions Justification

activeTab Permission

Purpose: Required to extract text content from the current webpage when you click the extension icon.

Usage: Only activates when you explicitly click "Generate Summary" - no background monitoring or automatic access.

storage Permission

Purpose: Required to securely store your API configuration (provider choice and API key) locally in Chrome.

Usage: Only stores your settings - no webpage content or personal data is ever stored.

scripting Permission

Purpose: Required to inject content extraction script into webpages when you request a summary.

Usage: Only executes when you click "Generate Summary" to extract readable text from the current page.

tabs Permission

Purpose: Required to identify the current active tab for content extraction.

Usage: Only accesses the currently active tab when you explicitly request a summary.

5. Remote Code and Host Permissions

We do not use any remote code. All extension code is packaged locally. We do not request host permissions for specific websites.

6. Third-Party Services

When you generate a summary, content is sent to your chosen AI provider:

We recommend reviewing these providers' privacy policies.

7. Data Retention

We do not retain any data. Webpage content is processed temporarily and immediately discarded after generating your summary.

8. User Control

You have complete control over:

9. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, contact: tony@tonykipkemboi.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We will update this policy if our privacy practices change. The "Last updated" date will reflect any changes.