Overview

Novel : Explain with GPT ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension.

Information We Collect

Data You Provide

• Selected Text: Text you highlight and request explanations for
• Reading Bookmarks: Website URLs and scroll positions where you set reading bookmarks
• API Key: Your OpenAI API key (stored locally in your browser)

Automatically Collected Data

• Website URLs: The web pages where you use our extension features
• Timestamps: When you save phrases or set bookmarks
• Browser Data: Information necessary for the extension to function

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide GPT Explanations: Send selected text to OpenAI's API for processing
• Save Your Progress: Store your explained phrases and reading bookmarks
• Sync Across Devices: Enable access to your data on multiple devices (via Firebase)
• Improve Functionality: Ensure the extension works properly on different websites

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• Your OpenAI API key is stored locally in your browser
• Some data may be cached locally for performance

Cloud Storage

We use Google Firebase to store your:

• Saved phrase explanations
• Reading bookmarks and positions
• Usage history

Firebase data is encrypted and secured according to Google's security standards

Third-Party Services

OpenAI

• Selected text is sent to OpenAI's API for explanation generation
• OpenAI's privacy policy applies to this data processing
• We do not store your text on OpenAI's servers beyond the API call

Google Firebase

• We use Firebase for cloud data storage and synchronization
• Google's privacy policy applies to data stored in Firebase
• Data is stored securely and encrypted

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• OpenAI: For generating text explanations (necessary for core functionality)
• Google Firebase: For data storage and synchronization
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: View all data stored by the extension
• Delete Your Data: Remove saved phrases and bookmarks at any time
• Export Your Data: Download your saved explanations and bookmarks
• Disable Features: Choose not to use cloud sync or bookmark features

How to Manage Your Data

• Delete individual items through the extension popup
• Clear all data by uninstalling the extension
• Contact us for data export or specific deletion requests

Data Retention

• Saved Phrases: Retained until you delete them
• Reading Bookmarks: Retained until you delete them
• Usage Logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days
• Deleted Data: Permanently removed within 30 days

Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• Providing notice through the extension (if applicable)

International Users

By using our extension, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@palocal.co

Your Consent

By installing and using the Novel : Explain with GPT extension, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this privacy policy.

Last Updated: 6/2/25