Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to GPTGrammar ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application at gptgrammar.org and our Chrome browser extension ("GPTGrammar - ChatGPT Grammar Checker").

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Text Content You Submit

When you use GPTGrammar to check grammar, we collect the text content you submit. This includes:

• Text entered or pasted into our web application
• Text selected on webpages when using our Chrome extension
• Text submitted through the extension's popup interface or context menu

Purpose: This text is sent to our servers and processed through AI language models (via OpenRouter API) to analyze grammar, spelling, punctuation, and style, and to provide you with corrections and suggestions.

2.2 User Preferences

We store certain preferences to enhance your user experience:

• Language Preference: Your selected language (English US/UK, Spanish, French, German)
• Writing Mode: Your selected writing mode (General, Academic, Business, Creative, Technical)

Storage: These preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's local storage API and are never transmitted to our servers.

2.3 Technical Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you use our services:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (temporarily for API requests)
• Request timestamps
• Error logs and debugging information

Purpose: This information is used for maintaining service functionality, troubleshooting issues, and improving performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3.1 Grammar Checking Service

Your submitted text is sent to our server at gptgrammar.org, which then forwards it to OpenRouter's API for processing by AI language models (primarily GPT-4o-mini). The AI analyzes your text and returns grammar corrections, which we display to you.

3.2 Service Improvement

We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our service quality, but we do not use your specific text content for training purposes or share it with third parties for marketing.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services

4.1 OpenRouter API

GPTGrammar uses OpenRouter, a third-party service that provides access to various AI language models. When you submit text for grammar checking:

• Your text is sent to OpenRouter's API
• OpenRouter processes your text through AI models (e.g., GPT-4o-mini, Claude, etc.)
• The AI-generated corrections are returned to our server and displayed to you

OpenRouter's Privacy: OpenRouter has its own privacy policy. According to OpenRouter's practices, API requests are processed in real-time and are not used to train AI models. For more information, please review OpenRouter's Privacy Policy.

4.2 No Other Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information or submitted text content with any other third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

5. Data Security

We take the security of your data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS
• No Permanent Storage: Your submitted text is not stored in our databases after processing
• Temporary Processing: Text is held in memory only during the grammar checking process and then discarded
• API Security: Our OpenRouter API key is stored securely on our server and never exposed to clients
• Access Controls: We limit access to our systems to authorized personnel only

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

6.1 Submitted Text

Retention Period: We do not permanently store the text you submit for grammar checking. Your text is processed in real-time and discarded immediately after the grammar check results are returned to you.

6.2 Server Logs

Retention Period: Technical logs (IP addresses, timestamps, error messages) may be retained for 7-30 days for troubleshooting and security purposes, after which they are automatically deleted.

6.3 Local Storage (Chrome Extension)

Your preferences (language, writing mode) are stored locally in your browser and remain until you:

• Clear your browser data
• Uninstall the Chrome extension
• Manually clear extension storage

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access: Since we don't permanently store your text, there is no personal data to access
• Deletion: Your text is automatically deleted after processing
• Local Data: You can clear locally stored preferences by clearing your browser's storage or uninstalling the extension

7.2 Opt-Out Options

• Stop Using Service: You can stop using GPTGrammar at any time by closing the web app or uninstalling the extension
• Disable Extension Features: You can disable specific extension features (context menu, floating button) by removing the extension or adjusting browser settings

7.3 Do Not Track

We do not track your browsing activity across other websites. Our extension only activates when you explicitly use its features (clicking the icon, using the context menu, or selecting text).

8. Children's Privacy

GPTGrammar is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

9. Chrome Extension Specific Information

9.1 Permissions Explained

Our Chrome extension requires the following permissions:

9.2 What We Don't Do

Our Chrome extension does NOT:

• Track your browsing history
• Monitor your keystrokes or typing
• Access data from pages you haven't explicitly selected text on
• Read your passwords, credit card information, or other sensitive form data
• Inject advertisements or modify webpage content
• Share your data with advertisers or marketing companies

10. International Data Transfers

GPTGrammar is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers and OpenRouter's servers are located.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and processing in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Material changes will be prominently posted on our website
• We encourage you to review this policy periodically

Your continued use of GPTGrammar after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: You can request information about what personal data we collect
• Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data (though we don't permanently store submitted text)
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of Access: Request access to your personal data
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.