Privacy Policy for fixTypeAI

Last Updated: August 2026

1. Data Collection and Usage

fixTypeAI is a Chrome Extension designed to improve your written English dynamically. To perform this function, we require explicit access to the text you write.

• Automatic Text Transmission: Once enabled and consented to, the extension will automatically extract the text from your currently active, focused text field (such as in Gmail, Slack, or LinkedIn) when you stop typing for 1.5 seconds.
• Data Sent to AI Provider: The extracted text is sent securely to the AI provider you configure in your extension settings. By default, this is Google Gemini or OpenAI. If you provide a custom API endpoint URL, the text will be sent there.
• No Telemetry or Background Logging: The extension only reads the active focused text box. We do not track your browsing history, location, or full webpage content. We do not log your clicks or keypresses.

2. API Keys and Storage

To use fixTypeAI, you must supply your own API key for your chosen AI provider.

• Local Storage: Your API key is stored locally on your own device (`chrome.storage.local`). It is never transmitted to us or any third-party server besides your chosen AI provider endpoint.
• Preferences: Your extension settings and website preferences are synced across your Chrome profiles using `chrome.storage.sync` to retain your configuration.

3. Data Recipients and Retention

fixTypeAI does not have a backend server. The extension sends text directly from your browser to your selected AI provider. Please review the privacy policy of your configured provider (Google or OpenAI) to understand their data retention rules regarding API data.

4. User Controls and Consent

Automatic checking requires your explicit, affirmative consent in the extension settings popup. Until consent is granted, the extension remains completely inactive and will not read or send any text. You can revoke consent at any time by clicking 'Revoke Consent & Disable' in the extension settings. Revoking consent disables automatic checking and removes the locally stored API key.

5. Security

All communication with AI providers occurs over secure HTTPS connections. Your API key and text data are handled transiently in memory to process grammar corrections and are not logged by the extension locally.