Privacy Policy
Spellrite Chrome Extension
Last updated: July 20, 2025
Overview
Spellrite is a Chrome extension that helps users improve grammar, spelling, and text quality using OpenAI's API. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
User-Provided Information
- OpenAI API Key: You provide your own OpenAI API key, which is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
- Language Preferences: Your selected target language preference
- Enhancement Settings: Your preference for text enhancement features
Text Data
- Selected Text: When you use Spellrite, the text you select is temporarily processed through OpenAI's API to provide grammar and spelling corrections
- No Persistent Storage: We do not store or retain any of your text content
Important: We never store, log, or retain any of your text content. Your privacy is our top priority.
How We Use Your Information
Local Storage
- Your API key and preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage.sync API
- This data is only accessible by the Spellrite extension on your device
Text Processing
- Selected text is sent to OpenAI's API for processing
- Text is only transmitted when you actively use the extension's correction feature
- We do not store, log, or retain any text content
Data Security
Local Data
- Your API key and settings are stored securely in Chrome's encrypted storage system
- Data is synchronized across your Chrome browsers when you're signed in
Transmission
- All communications with OpenAI's API use HTTPS encryption
- We do not intercept or log API communications
Third-Party Services
OpenAI API
- Text processing is performed by OpenAI's API
- OpenAI's privacy policy applies to data sent to their service
- Please review OpenAI's privacy policy at: https://openai.com/privacy/
Data Retention
- We do not retain any user text data
- Settings and API keys are stored locally until you remove the extension or clear the data manually
User Control
- You can clear your stored API key and preferences at any time through the extension popup
- Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data
- You have full control over what text you choose to process
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through extension updates.
Compliance
This extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- GDPR requirements for user data protection
- OpenAI's Terms of Service and API guidelines