Effective Date: 2024-07-04

Introduction

Thank you for using Lexal, a Chrome extension developed to enhance your browsing experience by providing tools for fact-checking, bias detection, summarisation, and initiating LLM-driven debates. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy outlines how Lexal handles your information.

Data Collection

Lexal does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to the extension owner, James Moores, or any third-party entities other than the Gemini API. All processing is performed locally on your device, except for interactions with the Gemini API.

Data Transmission

To deliver its functionalities, Lexal transmits inputs to the Gemini API. This interaction is necessary for fact-checking, bias detection, summarisation, and initiating debates using the latest Gemini LLM models. However, no data is sent to the extension owner, and nothing is gathered or used about the user, including their Gemini API key. The privacy policy for Google can be found here.

Permissions

To provide its functionalities, Lexal requires certain permissions within your browser:

• Access to active tab: To allow fact-checking, bias detection, summarisation, and debate initiation on the content you select.
• Storage: To save user preferences and settings locally.
• Context menus: To provide convenient access to Lexal's features via right-click menus.
• SidePanel: To offer a user-friendly interface for accessing Lexal's tools.

Your Privacy

Lexal is designed with your privacy in mind. We do not collect or store any personal information or browsing data. All interactions with the Gemini API are conducted securely, and no user-specific data, including the Gemini API key, is stored or transmitted to the extension owner.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or Lexal's data handling practices, please contact James Moores at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.