Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

At UseShield ("we," "our," or "us"), we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and name.
• Payment Information: Payment processing is handled by PayPal. We do not store your payment card details.
• Feedback: Any feedback or support requests you submit.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Number of analyses performed, subscription status, and feature usage.
• Device Information: Browser type and version for compatibility purposes.

1.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT store the content of web pages you analyze
• We do NOT track your browsing history
• We do NOT sell your data to third parties
• We do NOT use your data for advertising

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your subscription and payments
• Send important service updates and announcements
• Respond to your support requests
• Improve and optimize our extension
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. How Our Extension Works

When you analyze a page:

• The page content is extracted locally in your browser
• A sanitized summary is sent to our AI for analysis
• The analysis result is returned to you
• Page content is NOT stored on our servers

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• Account data is stored securely with Supabase
• We use industry-standard authentication practices
• Access to user data is strictly limited

5. Data Retention

• Analysis history is retained based on your subscription tier
• Account data is retained while your account is active
• You can request deletion of your data at any time

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Authentication and data storage
• OpenAI: AI analysis processing
• PayPal: Payment processing

Each service has its own privacy policy governing their handling of your data.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your analysis history
• Opt out of marketing communications

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice in the extension or sending you an email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: useshield@protonmail.com