Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Glimpsy, we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our AI-powered services, including our web platform and Chrome browser extension.

We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your data. This policy describes our practices in detail so you can make informed decisions about your privacy.

Information We Collect

Browser Extension (Chrome Extension)

When you use our Glimpsy Chrome extension, we collect:

• Page URLs: The web pages you visit
• Page Titles: The titles of web pages
• Content Summaries: AI-generated summaries of page content
• Timestamps: When you visited each page
• Authentication Data: Your email address and basic profile information when you sign in using Google OAuth

Web Platform (Digital Journaling Service)

When you use our web platform, we collect:

• Account Information: Email address, display name, authentication tokens
• Generated Content: Daily summaries, AI-generated images, posts, reflections
• Browsing Data: Page URLs, titles, content summaries, timestamps
• User Preferences: Settings and configuration choices

AI Processing

For both services, we temporarily process:

• Web Page Content: To generate AI summaries and insights
• User Input: To create personalized content and responses
• Usage Patterns: To improve our AI models (anonymized and aggregated)

How We Use Your Information

Core Service Features

• Generate Insights: Create personalized summaries and visual stories from your browsing
• Pattern Recognition: Identify trends and connections in your digital activities
• Content Creation: Generate AI images and narratives based on your interests
• Account Management: Provide secure authentication and user experience
• Extension Functionality: Enable AI-powered web page summarization

Service Improvement

• AI Model Training: Improve our AI algorithms (using anonymized, aggregated data only)
• Feature Development: Understand how features are used to make them better
• Bug Fixes: Identify and resolve technical issues
• Performance Optimization: Enhance extension and web platform performance

Data Sharing and Disclosure

When We May Share Data

• With Your Consent: Only when you explicitly choose to share content publicly
• Service Providers: Trusted partners who help us operate our service (with strict privacy requirements)
  • Google Cloud Platform (hosting and infrastructure)
  • OpenAI API (AI processing)
  • Hugging Face (alternative AI processing)
  • Google OAuth (authentication)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Public Content

If you choose to make content public, it will be visible to other Glimpsy users. You can control this setting for each post you create.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access your data
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our security practices
• Secure Infrastructure: We use Google Cloud Platform with enterprise-grade security
• HTTPS: All data transmission uses secure HTTPS encryption
• OAuth2: Secure authentication using Google's OAuth2 protocol

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all the information we have about you
• Export Data: Download your data in a portable format
• Delete Data: Remove specific posts or your entire account
• Update Information: Modify your account details
• Extension Controls: Pause or resume browsing capture

Privacy Settings

• Capture Controls: Pause or resume browsing capture
• Sharing Preferences: Control what content is public vs. private
• Notification Settings: Manage email and browser notifications
• Extension Permissions: Control what the extension can access

Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time. When you do, we will:

• Permanently delete all your personal data
• Remove all generated content and posts
• Delete your browsing history from our servers
• Remove extension data and preferences
• Provide confirmation of deletion

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

• Active Accounts: Data is retained while your account is active
• Deleted Accounts: Data is permanently deleted within 30 days
• Inactive Accounts: We may delete data from accounts inactive for 2+ years
• Backup Data: Backup copies are deleted within 90 days
• Extension Data: Browsing data is stored for 30 days, then automatically deleted
• AI Processing: Web page content is processed temporarily and not permanently stored

Third-Party Services

Google Services

• Google OAuth: Used for user authentication
• Google Cloud: Hosts our backend services and stores data
• Google Analytics: Basic usage analytics (anonymized)

AI Services

• OpenAI API: Processes web content to generate summaries
• Hugging Face: Alternative AI processing for summaries

Children's Privacy

Glimpsy is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and use appropriate safeguards.

Compliance

This service complies with:

• GDPR: European data protection regulations
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
• Chrome Web Store: Google's developer policies
• Industry Standards: Best practices for data protection

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes
• Notifying users through our service