Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2025

Extension Name: NeuroSide - AI Sidebar

Developer: Nikuson

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how NeuroSide - AI Sidebar ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Chrome browser extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Storage Data

Our extension stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome's storage API:

• Chat History: All conversations between you and AI models
• User Preferences: Your selected AI model (GPT-5 or Mistral)
• Authentication Data: Secure session tokens for user accounts
• Chat Management: Chat names, creation dates, and organization

2.2 User Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address for authentication
• Account creation and login timestamps
• Session information for maintaining login status

2.3 AI Interaction Data

To provide AI responses, we temporarily process:

• Your chat messages and conversation history
• AI model responses
• Chat context for maintaining conversation flow

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

• Providing AI chat services through GPT-5 and Mistral models
• Maintaining your chat history and preferences
• Authenticating and managing your user account
• Enabling the side panel interface functionality

3.2 Service Improvement

• Analyzing usage patterns to improve user experience
• Fixing technical issues and bugs
• Optimizing AI response quality and relevance

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

4.1 AI Service Providers

We use the following third-party services to provide AI functionality:

• Pollinations AI (text.pollinations.ai): Provides GPT-5 and Mistral AI model responses
• Supabase (supabase.co): Handles user authentication and account management

4.2 Data Protection

We ensure that all third-party services:

• Maintain appropriate security measures
• Process data in accordance with their privacy policies
• Do not retain your chat content beyond what's necessary for service provision

5. Data Security

5.1 Local Storage Security

Your data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API, which provides:

• Encrypted storage of sensitive information
• Isolation from other extensions and websites
• Protection against unauthorized access

5.2 Authentication Security

• Secure OTP (One-Time Password) verification
• Encrypted session tokens
• No storage of actual passwords

6. Chrome Extension Permissions

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Data Control

• Delete individual chats or your entire chat history
• Clear all stored data through Chrome's extension management
• Disable the extension at any time
• Request deletion of your user account

7.2 Privacy Settings

• Choose whether to create a user account
• Control what information is stored locally
• Opt out of usage analytics (if implemented)

8. Data Retention

8.1 Local Data

Data stored locally on your device:

• Remains until you manually delete it
• Is automatically removed if you uninstall the extension
• Can be cleared through Chrome's extension settings

8.2 Third-Party Services

• AI service providers may store the content of your chats
• Authentication data is retained only for active sessions
• Account information is retained until account deletion

9. Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy in the extension
• Updating the effective date
• Providing notice through the extension interface

12. Contact Information

13. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide the AI chat service you requested
• Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and user experience
• Consent: For optional features and data processing activities

14. Data Breach Procedures

In the unlikely event of a data breach:

• We will notify affected users within 72 hours
• Provide detailed information about the breach
• Implement immediate security measures
• Cooperate with relevant authorities