Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 22, 2025

🔒 Privacy First Approach

TL;DR: We take your privacy seriously. Screenshots are processed instantly and never stored. We only collect essential data to provide our service, and you have full control over your information.

1. Introduction

Welcome to GeoGuesser Hacker ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and website.

By using GeoGuesser Hacker, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information (via ExtensionPay)

  • Email Address: Collected by ExtensionPay when you purchase or start a free trial
  • Payment Information: Securely processed and stored by Stripe (via ExtensionPay)
  • Subscription Status: To manage your plan (free trial or Pro) and billing

2.2 Usage Data

  • Usage Statistics: Number of AI guesses made, remaining quota, and reset dates
  • Extension Activity: Basic usage patterns to provide service functionality
  • Error Logs: Technical issues for debugging and service improvement

2.3 Screenshots and Images

Important: Screenshots are captured from your current browser tab for AI analysis. Images are:

  • Processed immediately by our AI system via Firebase Cloud Functions
  • Never stored permanently - deleted within seconds after processing
  • Never saved to any database or storage system
  • Never accessible to human reviewers
  • Used solely for providing location analysis functionality

2.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Web browsing activity - We do not track which websites you visit
  • Personal files - We only process screenshots you explicitly request
  • Website content - We do not read or modify website data
  • Location data - We do not access your actual GPS location

3. How We Use Your Information

🔒 Chrome Web Store Limited Use Compliance

The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

We limit our use of user data to providing our single purpose: AI-powered location analysis for screenshots.

3.1 Service Provision (Our Single Purpose)

  • Process screenshots for AI location analysis
  • Manage usage limits and quotas
  • Track subscription status for billing
  • Provide location coordinate results

3.2 Limited Service Improvement

  • Fix technical bugs and errors
  • Improve extension performance
  • Enhance AI accuracy (aggregated data only)

3.3 Essential Communications

  • Respond to support requests
  • Send critical service notifications
  • Notify about subscription status changes

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4.2 Service Providers (Limited Use Compliance)

We only share information with essential service providers for our single purpose:

  • ExtensionPay: Subscription management and billing (they handle payment data)
  • Stripe: Payment processing (via ExtensionPay - no direct integration)
  • Google Firebase: Secure cloud infrastructure for usage tracking
  • OpenAI: AI processing for location analysis only (images processed, not stored)

No Third-Party Data Transfers: We do not transfer user data to advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers. All data sharing is strictly limited to providing our core AI location analysis service.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security

5.1 Security Measures

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Audits: Security practices reviewed and updated regularly
  • Secure Infrastructure: Enterprise-grade cloud security (Google Firebase)

5.2 Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active
  • Usage Statistics: Retained for service operation and improvement
  • Screenshots: Processed immediately and deleted (never stored)
  • Support Communications: Retained for reasonable period for service quality

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Correct: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Restrict: Limit how we process your information

6.2 Account Deletion

You can delete your account at any time through the extension settings. Upon deletion:

  • Your account and usage data will be permanently deleted
  • Any active subscription will be cancelled
  • We may retain some data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes

7. Chrome Extension Permissions

7.1 Minimal Permissions Requested

Our extension requests only the narrowest permissions necessary for functionality:

  • activeTab: To capture screenshots of your current tab when you click "Guess"
  • storage: To save your usage quota and settings locally
  • sidePanel: To display our extension interface
  • tabs: To capture visible tab content for analysis
  • tabCapture: To take screenshots for AI processing

7.2 Website Interaction

Our extension works by capturing screenshots - it does NOT:

  • Read website content or data
  • Modify websites or inject content
  • Track your browsing activity
  • Access website login information
  • Store website data

7.3 External Services

  • ExtensionPay: Handles billing - see their privacy policy
  • OpenAI: Processes images for AI analysis - see their privacy policy
  • Firebase: Google's cloud platform - see Google's privacy policy

8. Children's Privacy

GeoGuesser Hacker is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
  • Showing a notification in the extension

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Website: geoguesserhacker.com

Contact Page: geoguesserhacker.com/contact

12. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Legal Basis: We process your data based on consent and legitimate interests
  • Data Protection Officer: Contact [email protected]
  • Supervisory Authority: You have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority
  • Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format

13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you
  • Delete personal information we have collected
  • Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date stated above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.