Privacy Policy for ChatGPT Audio Saver

Last Updated: December 2024

Overview

ChatGPT Audio Saver ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension handles information when you use our service.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Personal Information

• We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information
• We do not track user behavior or usage patterns
• We do not collect email addresses, names, or any identifying information
• We do not use analytics or tracking services

Audio Content

• We do not store or transmit audio files to external servers
• All audio processing happens locally in your browser
• Downloaded audio files are saved directly to your device
• We do not have access to the content of your ChatGPT conversations

Browsing Data

• We do not monitor your browsing history
• We do not collect information about websites you visit
• We only operate on ChatGPT pages (chat.openai.com and chatgpt.com)

Information We Store Locally

User Preferences

The extension stores minimal settings locally on your device using Chrome's storage API:

• Audio Format Preference: Your chosen audio format setting

This information:

• Remains on your device only
• Is not transmitted to any external servers
• Can be cleared by removing the extension
• Is used solely to enhance your user experience

How the Extension Works

Local Processing

• The extension operates entirely within your browser
• Audio downloads are processed using ChatGPT's existing API endpoints
• No data passes through our servers or third-party services

Permissions Used

The extension requests the following permissions:

• Storage: To save your preferences locally
• Downloads: To save audio files to your device
• Host Permissions: To operate on ChatGPT websites only

Data Security

Local Storage

• All data is stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
• No sensitive information is stored
• Data is automatically encrypted by Chrome's built-in security

No External Transmission

• The extension does not communicate with external servers
• No data is uploaded or shared with third parties
• All functionality operates offline after initial installation

Third-Party Services

ChatGPT Integration

• The extension interacts with OpenAI's ChatGPT service
• We do not modify or intercept your ChatGPT data
• Your ChatGPT usage remains subject to OpenAI's privacy policy
• We only access publicly available audio elements on the page

No Analytics

• We do not use Google Analytics or similar services
• We do not collect usage statistics
• We do not track user interactions

Your Rights and Control

Data Control

• You can clear all stored preferences by removing the extension
• You can disable the extension at any time through Chrome settings
• No data persists after extension removal

Transparency

• This extension is open source
• You can review the complete source code
• All functionality is transparent and auditable

Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The extension's functionality is the same regardless of user age, and no personal information is collected from any users.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

Compliance

This extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
• Chrome Extension Manifest V3 security standards