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Relay Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 26, 2024

Overview

Relay (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Chrome browser extension that provides AI-powered web content analysis and PDF processing capabilities. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your data when you use our extension.

Data Collection

What We Collect

Relay operates with a privacy-first approach. We collect minimal data necessary for the extension's functionality:

  • API Keys: When you configure the extension, you may provide API keys for LLM services. These are stored locally in your browser's secure storage and are never transmitted to our servers.
  • Conversation History: Your chat conversations with the AI assistant are stored locally in your browser's storage for session continuity. These are not transmitted to our servers.
  • Extension Settings: Your preferences and settings are stored locally in your browser.

What We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect, store, or transmit:

  • Personal information (name, email, address, etc.)
  • Web browsing history
  • Website content you analyze
  • PDF documents you process
  • Voice recordings
  • Financial information
  • Health information
  • Authentication credentials

How We Use Data

Local Processing

  • All content analysis happens locally in your browser
  • PDF processing occurs entirely on your device
  • AI API calls are made directly from your browser to the respective LLM services

No Server Processing

  • We do not have servers that process your data
  • We do not store your conversations or analyzed content
  • We do not track your usage patterns

Data Sharing

Third-Party Services

  • LLM Services: When you use LLM models, your questions and webpage content are sent directly to the respective LLM service's servers according to their privacy policy

No Data Sales

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to third parties
  • We do not use your data for advertising purposes
  • We do not share your data with analytics services

Data Security

  • All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage APIs
  • API keys are encrypted in browser storage
  • No data is transmitted to our servers
  • We do not have access to your stored data

Data Retention

  • Conversation history is stored locally and persists until you clear your browser data
  • API keys are stored locally until you remove them from the extension settings
  • We do not maintain any data on our servers

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your locally stored data through browser developer tools
  • Delete your data by clearing browser storage or uninstalling the extension
  • Stop using the extension at any time
  • Configure which AI services you use

Children's Privacy

Relay 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 “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Compliance

This extension complies with:

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

Data Processing Legal Basis

Our data processing is based on:

  • Legitimate Interest: Providing the core functionality of the extension
  • Consent: When you choose to use specific AI services
  • Contract: When you accept the terms of use for the extension

International Data Transfers

Since we do not collect or store data on our servers, there are no international data transfers. Any data transfers to LLM services are governed by their respective privacy policies and terms of service.