# Privacy Policy Clipper ### Introduction Welcome to XCelsior Clipper! This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our browser extension, XCelsior Clipper, which is designed to help you save articles, web pages, and screenshots directly to your XCelsior account (). By using our extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. ### Information We Collect We only ask for personal information when we truly need it to provide the service to you. We collect it by fair and lawful means, with your knowledge and consent. The types of information we collect include: * **Personal Information:** When you register or log into your XCelsior account, we may collect personal information such as your name and email address as authorized in your Google Apps profile settings. We do not collect passwords. * **Usage Data:** We collect information on how you interact with the extension, such as the pages you save and annotations you make. ### Data Shared with Third Parties We do not share any data with third parties until the clipper web data is used for user's question answering and the user agrees to use another Google Workspace Marketplace add-on: **XCelsior AI: GPT for Sheets™ with Gemini, OpenAI**. #### Data Shared with Third Parties (Limited to LLMs) and Why We use third-party services, specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Gemini by Google and ChatGPT by OpenAI, to process and improve our features. These third parties help us provide better responses and improve our application's functionality. * **Data Range:** The data shared is only limited to when you call the custom formula function we provided in specific spreadsheet cells. This access is strictly for providing and improving application functionality. * **Purpose:** The data is shared strictly to provide or improve our application's functionality. We do not share data for any other purposes. * **Transparency:** The data shared with these models is always clearly visible in the context of the conversation so you can see what will be shared with the model. We implement robust security measures to protect your data during transfer to these third parties. These third parties are only limited to LLM providers such as Gemini by Google and ChatGPT by OpenAI. ### Permissions We Require To provide you with the best experience, XCelsior Clipper requires the following permissions: * `webNavigation` * `activeTab` * `contextMenus` * `background` * `webRequest` * `storage` * `tabs` * `sidePanel` * `notifications` * `host permission(for all websites)` These permissions are necessary for the extension to function properly and provide its core features. ### How We Use Your Information We use the collected information for the following purposes: * **To Provide and Maintain the Service:** To ensure the proper functioning of the extension and improve its features. * **To Personalize Your Experience:** To customize the content and features according to your preferences. * **To Communicate With You:** To send you updates, notifications, and other information related to the service. * **To Improve Our Service:** To analyze usage patterns and improve the extension's performance and usability. * **To Ensure Security:** To protect against misuse and unauthorized access. ### Security We take reasonable steps to protect the personal data provided via the extension from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet or email transmission is ever fully secure or error-free. Therefore, you should take special care in deciding what information you send to us via email. ### Data Retention We only retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide you with your requested service. What data we store, we protect within commercially acceptable means to prevent loss and theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. ### Contact Us You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information at any time. If you need help accessing your account or have any questions about your privacy or this statement, please contact us at . ### Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. 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