Privacy Policy

Introduction

ExplainTXT ("we," "our," or "us") provides an AI-powered Chrome Extension and web application that helps users understand complex text by generating plain-language explanations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and profile photo through our authentication provider (Clerk). This information is used to identify your account and personalize your experience.

Text Content

When you use the ExplainTXT extension, the text you highlight is sent to our servers for processing. We store the source text and the generated explanation so you can access your history through the dashboard. We also store the URL of the page where the text was highlighted for your reference.

Usage Data

We collect usage data including explanation requests, follow-up questions, feedback submissions, and login events. This data helps us understand how the service is used and improve it over time.

How We Use Your Information

• To generate AI-powered explanations of text you highlight
• To maintain your explanation history and provide dashboard functionality
• To authenticate your account and manage sessions
• To improve our service based on aggregated usage patterns
• To communicate with you about service updates or changes

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate ExplainTXT:

• Google AI (Gemini) - We send highlighted text to Google's Gemini API to generate explanations. Google's use of this data is governed by their API Terms of Service.
• Clerk - We use Clerk for authentication and user management. Clerk's privacy practices are described in their Privacy Policy.
• Neon - Our database is hosted on Neon's serverless Postgres platform. Your data is stored securely in their infrastructure.
• Vercel - Our web application is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect standard server logs and analytics data.

Data Retention

Your account information and explanation history are retained as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data including your explanations, events, and personal information will be permanently removed from our systems.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS), and our database uses encryption at rest. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export your explanation history
• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Children's Privacy

ExplainTXT is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of ExplainTXT after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.