Privacy Policy - Name Origin Extension

1. Overview

Name Origin is a Chrome extension that helps identify the nationality and ethnicity of names using AI analysis. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Data Collection

We collect and store:

• Your OpenAI API key: Stored locally in Chrome's sync storage
• Selected text: Only text that you actively select on webpages

We do NOT collect:

• Browsing history
• Personal information
• Webpage content (except text you select)
• Login credentials

3. How We Use Your Data

• API Key: Used solely to authenticate requests to OpenAI's API service for name analysis
• Selected Text: Sent to OpenAI's API for analysis and immediately discarded after results are returned

4. Data Storage

• Your API key is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage.sync API
• No data is stored on our servers
• We do not have access to your API key or analyzed names
• Data persists across browser sessions for your convenience

5. Third-Party Services

OpenAI API:

• Selected text is sent to OpenAI for analysis
• OpenAI's privacy policy applies to data sent to their service
• View OpenAI's privacy policy at: https://openai.com/privacy/

6. Data Sharing

• We do NOT share your data with any third parties
• We do NOT sell your data
• We do NOT use your data for advertising
• We do NOT track your browsing activity

7. User Rights

You have full control over your data. You can:

• View your stored API key through the extension interface
• Update your API key at any time
• Delete your API key through the extension settings
• Uninstall the extension to remove all stored data

8. Security

• All data is stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
• API communications use HTTPS encryption
• We follow industry-standard security practices
• Your API key is never transmitted to our servers

9. Children's Privacy

This extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• Google API Services User Data Policy
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

12. Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: [YOUR EMAIL HERE]