AlgoBhai Extension - Privacy Policy

            TL;DR: We respect your privacy. All your data stays on your device. We don't collect, store, or share any personal information with third parties.
        

Data We Collect and Why

🏷Personally Identifiable Information

What: Your name (optional)

Why: To personalize the mentoring experience (e.g., "Hey Sarah, let's solve this problem!")

Storage: Stored locally on your device only

Authentication Information

What: Your Google Gemini API key

Why: Required to communicate with Google's AI service for educational responses

Security: Encrypted and stored locally on your device only

Access: Only you and Google's Gemini service can access this

User Activity

What: Which problems you've worked on, hints unlocked, chat history

Why: To provide personalized learning experience and track your progress

Scope: Only on supported coding platforms (LeetCode, GeeksforGeeks)

Storage: Temporary session storage, automatically cleared

Website Content

What: Problem statements, examples, and constraints from coding problems

Why: To provide contextual mentoring and explanations

Processing: Analyzed locally and sent to Google Gemini for educational responses

Platforms: Only LeetCode and GeeksforGeeks problem pages

How We Protect Your Data

Local Storage: All personal data stays on your device
Encryption: API keys are encrypted before storage
No Servers: We don't operate servers that collect your data
Minimal Permissions: Extension only accesses necessary websites
Session-Based: Learning data is temporary and cleared regularly

Data Sharing

            We do NOT share your personal data with anyone except:
            Google Gemini API: Problem context is sent to generate educational responses (required for functionality)
No third parties: We don't sell, rent, or share your data with anyone else

        

Data Retention

Personal Settings: Kept until you remove the extension
API Key: Stored securely until you change or remove it
Problem Progress: Automatically expires after 7 days
Chat History: Cleared when you start a new problem

🎛Your Control

You have complete control over your data:

View Data: All data is accessible through the extension popup
Delete Data: Remove individual items or clear all data
Remove Extension: Uninstalling removes all stored data
Change Settings: Modify name, language, or API key anytime

International Users

This extension works globally. Your data stays on your local device regardless of your location. When using the AI features, your problem context is processed by Google's Gemini service according to Google's Privacy Policy.

Age Restrictions

This extension is designed for educational purposes and suitable for all ages. However, users under 13 should have parental guidance when setting up API keys.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify users of significant changes through the extension or this page.

🛡Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

AES encryption for sensitive data
Secure communication with Google's APIs
Regular security updates
Minimal data collection principle

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data:

Email: tiwaridiwakar616@gmail.com
GitHub: Report Issues
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Legal Compliance

This extension complies with:

Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
Google's Privacy Requirements
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Effective Date: September 17, 2025

Version: 1.0