# TL;DR - AI Article Summarizer Privacy Policy
_Last updated: July 2025_
## Introduction
TL;DR - AI Article Summarizer ("the Extension", "we", "us", or "our") is a browser extension that summarizes articles using AI. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our extension.
## Information We Collect
### 1. Account Information
- **Email Address:** When you register or log in, we collect your email address to create and manage your account.
- **Password:** Your password is securely hashed and stored; we never store plain text passwords.
### 2. Usage Data
- **Summary Requests:** We record the number of summaries you generate for usage limits and analytics.
- **Subscription Status:** We store your subscription status (free or premium) to manage access to features.
### 3. Payment Information
- **Stripe Integration:** Payments are processed via Stripe. We do not store your payment card details. Stripe may collect and process payment information according to their own privacy policy.
### 4. Article Content
- **Content Extraction:** When you request a summary, the extension extracts the main content of the webpage and sends it to our backend for AI summarization. We do not store the full content of the articles you summarize.
### 5. Technical Data
- **Browser Storage:** We use browser local storage to save your login session, subscription status, and usage data.
- **Analytics:** We may collect anonymized analytics data to improve the extension.
## How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve the summarization service.
- To manage user accounts and subscriptions.
- To enforce usage limits and prevent abuse.
- To communicate important updates or service changes.
- To process payments and manage subscriptions via Stripe.
## Data Sharing and Disclosure
- **Third-Party Services:** We use Stripe for payment processing. Your payment information is handled by Stripe and not stored by us.
- **Legal Requirements:** We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights and users.
- **No Sale of Data:** We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
## Data Security
- Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms.
- All communication between the extension and backend is encrypted via HTTPS.
- Access to user data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
## Data Retention
- Account information is retained as long as your account is active.
- Usage data is retained for analytics and service improvement.
- You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting support.
## Your Rights
- **Access:** You can request access to your personal data.
- **Correction:** You can request correction of inaccurate data.
- **Deletion:** You can request deletion of your account and data.
- **Opt-Out:** You may uninstall the extension at any time to stop data collection.
## Children's Privacy
Our extension is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in the extension and/or on our website. Your continued use of the extension after changes indicates acceptance.
## Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
- **Email:** rich@hostelgigs.com
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By using TL;DR - AI Article Summarizer, you agree to this Privacy Policy.