# LeetPal Privacy Policy

**Last updated:** October 2025

LeetPal is a Chrome extension that helps users find partners and chat while solving LeetCode problems.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your information.

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## Information We Collect
LeetPal may temporarily process the following data to enable its functionality:
- **Chat messages** sent between users during a session
- **Activity data** such as matchmaking status and connection identifiers

We do **not** collect or store:
- Personal details (name, email, password)
- Financial or health information
- Browsing history outside of LeetCode

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## How We Use Information
We use the limited data collected **only** to:
- Match users with coding partners
- Enable real-time chat functionality
- Maintain session stability and reliability

We **do not** sell, share, or use data for advertising or analytics.

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## Data Retention
Messages and session data are temporary and deleted automatically after the chat ends.
No long-term storage or profiling occurs on our servers.

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## Third-Party Access
LeetPal connects securely to its own backend (`https://leetcode-backend-production.onrender.com`) only to support matchmaking and chat.
We do not integrate with or share data with third parties.

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## Your Consent
By using LeetPal, you consent to this Privacy Policy.
If you do not agree, please remove the extension from your browser.

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## Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or our data practices, contact:
📧 **dhairyalalwani@gmail.com**