TxtSift Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to TxtSift, a Chrome extension that helps you summarize and listen to web content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.

By using TxtSift, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Text Content

• Selected Text: Text you select on web pages for summarization
• Page Context: Basic page information (title, URL, headings) to provide better summaries

2.2 Usage Preferences

• Settings: Your voice preferences, summary length preferences, and language settings
• Focus Keywords: Keywords you specify to customize summaries

2.3 Technical Information

• Extension Usage: Basic usage statistics to improve our service
• Error Logs: Technical error information to help us fix issues

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

• Generate summaries of your selected text
• Create audio content for text-to-speech functionality
• Provide personalized summaries based on your focus keywords

3.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our algorithms
• Fix bugs and enhance user experience
• Develop new features based on user needs

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your data is stored locally in your browser:

• User preferences and settings
• Cached summaries and audio content
• Recent text selections

4.2 Server Processing

We temporarily process your text on our servers to:

• Generate AI-powered summaries
• Create high-quality audio content
• Provide real-time results

4.3 Data Retention

• Temporary Processing: Text sent for summarization is processed and immediately discarded
• Local Cache: Cached data remains on your device until you clear it
• No Long-term Storage: We do not permanently store your text content

4.4 Security Measures

• All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
• We use industry-standard security practices
• Regular security audits and updates

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 AI Processing

We use third-party AI services to generate summaries and audio content. These services:

• Process your text to generate summaries
• Convert text to high-quality audio
• Do not store your data permanently
• Are bound by their own privacy policies

5.2 Browser TTS Fallback

When our audio service is unavailable, we use your browser's built-in text-to-speech, which:

• Processes text locally on your device
• Does not send data to external servers
• Respects your browser's privacy settings

6. Your Rights

6.1 Data Control

• Clear Data: Use the extension's clear/reset button to remove cached data
• Uninstall: Remove the extension to delete all local data
• Settings Control: Modify or delete your preferences at any time

6.2 Privacy Rights

• Access: You can view all locally stored data through the extension
• Deletion: Clear your data at any time using extension controls
• Portability: Export your settings if needed

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• We will notify users of significant changes through the extension
• Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of changes

8. Contact Us