Privacy Policy for DevHooks AI Chatbot

Effective Date: [April 14, 2025]

This Privacy Policy describes how the DevHooks AI Chatbot Chrome Extension ("Extension", "we", "our", or "us") handles user data and ensures user privacy. By installing and using this extension, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

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1. Information We Collect

The DevHooks AI Chatbot does not collect or store any personally identifiable information (PII). We only use the following:

• User Messages (Locally Stored): Messages typed into the chatbot are stored locally using chrome.storage.local to maintain chat history for user convenience.

• Chat Queries (Sent to API): When you send a message, it is sent to our backend API (/api/aichat) for processing. This request contains only the user’s question, without any personal or identifying data.

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2. How We Use Your Information

• To display AI-generated responses based on your input.
• To temporarily save chat history on your browser for your own use (locally, not sent externally).

We do not use your data for analytics, advertising, or profiling.

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3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, or distribute your data to third parties. All messages are processed securely and only for the purpose of generating a response.

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4. Storage of Data

• Local Storage: Chat history is saved in your browser’s local storage and never leaves your device.
• Remote API: Input is sent to a remote API to generate a response, but we do not log or retain these requests.

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5. Permissions Explanation

• Host Permissions: Required to communicate with the backend AI API.
• Storage: Used to store chat history locally.
• Scripting: Used to update the chat interface dynamically.

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6. Security

We use secure HTTPS communication with the backend API to protect your data in transit. No data is permanently stored on our servers.

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7. Children’s Privacy

This extension is not intended for use by children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect any data from children.

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8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

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9. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or the extension, please contact us at:

📧 Email: devhooks.in@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://devhooks.in