ChatBoost - Privacy Policy for Chrome Web Store

Privacy Policy Declaration

Important Note: ChatBoost does NOT collect any user data. However, Chrome Web Store requires a privacy policy for all extensions that access web pages or use storage permissions.

Privacy Policy Statement

Last Updated: December 2024

1. Information We DO NOT Collect

ChatBoost is designed with privacy as a core principle. We explicitly DO NOT collect, store, transmit, or process any of the following:

  • ❌ Personal information (names, emails, addresses)
  • ❌ Login credentials or passwords
  • ❌ ChatGPT conversations or chat content
  • ❌ Browsing history or website activity
  • ❌ Location data
  • ❌ Device information beyond what's necessary for functionality
  • ❌ Analytics or usage tracking data
  • ❌ Advertising identifiers
  • ❌ Any data that could identify individual users

2. What Data Stays on Your Device

ChatBoost stores the following data locally on your device only using Chrome's storage API:

Local Storage (Never leaves your device):

  • ✅ Custom prompts you create and save
  • ✅ Extension settings and preferences
  • ✅ Pinned prompt lists for quick access
  • ✅ Table of Contents preferences
  • ✅ UI customization settings

Important: This data never leaves your computer and is not accessible to us or any third parties.

3. How We Protect Your Privacy

No External Servers

  • ChatBoost does not connect to any external servers
  • No data is transmitted over the internet
  • No cloud storage or remote databases are used

Minimal Permissions

  • Only requests essential permissions needed for functionality
  • storage permission: For saving your preferences locally
  • Host permissions: Only for ChatGPT domains (chat.openai.com, chatgpt.com)

No Tracking

  • No analytics frameworks
  • No tracking pixels or beacons
  • No usage monitoring
  • No behavioral data collection

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We DO NOT share any data with third parties because we don't collect any data in the first place.

  • ❌ No data sales
  • ❌ No data sharing with advertisers
  • ❌ No data sharing with analytics companies
  • ❌ No integration with social media platforms
  • ❌ No data sharing with ChatGPT/OpenAI (beyond normal website interaction)

5. Chrome Sync (Optional User Choice)

If you have Chrome Sync enabled in your browser:

  • Your locally stored extension data may sync across your own devices
  • This is controlled entirely by Google Chrome, not by ChatBoost
  • You can disable this in Chrome settings if you prefer device-specific storage

6. Permissions Explanation

Required Permissions and Their Purpose:

Storage Permission:

  • Purpose: Save your custom prompts and settings locally
  • Data Type: User preferences, custom prompts
  • Storage Location: Your device only

Host Permissions (chat.openai.com, chatgpt.com):

  • Purpose: Inject UI elements and enhance ChatGPT interface
  • Data Access: Only DOM manipulation for UI enhancement
  • No Data Collection: We don't read or store conversation content

7. Your Control Over Data

Complete Control:

  • View Data: All data is stored locally and accessible through extension interface
  • Delete Data: Remove extension to delete all data, or clear through Chrome settings
  • Modify Data: Edit or delete any saved prompts at any time
  • Export Data: Use extension's export features if available

Browser Controls:

  • Disable extension anytime in Chrome settings
  • Clear extension data through Chrome's site data settings
  • Revoke permissions through Chrome's extension management

8. Children's Privacy

ChatBoost is suitable for users of all ages as it:

  • Collects no personal information
  • Has no social features
  • Contains no inappropriate content
  • Operates entirely offline

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to:

  • Reflect changes in Chrome Web Store requirements
  • Clarify our privacy practices
  • Address user questions

Any changes will be:

  • Posted in extension updates
  • Communicated through extension interface
  • Available on our support channels

10. Compliance

This extension complies with:

  • ✅ GDPR (No personal data collection)
  • ✅ CCPA (No data sales or sharing)
  • ✅ Chrome Web Store Policies
  • ✅ Privacy by Design principles

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: founder.chatboost@gmail.com Developer: TQT Labs Response Time: Within 48 hours for privacy inquiries

12. Verification

You can verify our privacy claims by:

  • Reviewing the open-source code (if available)
  • Checking Chrome DevTools for network requests (you'll find none)
  • Examining Chrome's extension permissions
  • Testing the extension in an isolated environment

Chrome Web Store Privacy Disclosure

Data Collection Declaration

Does this extension collect user data?

  • Answer: No

Data Usage Declaration

How does this extension use data?

  • Answer: Extension only stores user preferences locally on device. No data collection, transmission, or external processing occurs.

Privacy Policy URL

Link to full privacy policy:

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Summary for Store Submission

ChatBoost is a privacy-first extension that:

  • ✅ Stores data locally only
  • ✅ Makes no network requests
  • ✅ Collects no user information
  • ✅ Uses minimal permissions
  • ✅ Provides full user control
  • ✅ Complies with all privacy regulations

Privacy Policy Required Because:

  • Extension uses storage permission (even for local storage)
  • Extension accesses web page content (for UI enhancement)
  • Chrome Web Store requires policy for any extension with permissions

User Benefit: Complete privacy and security while enhancing ChatGPT productivity.

This privacy policy demonstrates ChatBoost's commitment to user privacy and transparency.