Privacy Policy
RAG Assistant - AI-Powered Research & Chat Extension
Privacy Policy
RAG Assistant
1 Information We Collect
RAG Assistant collects minimal data necessary for functionality:
- AI Conversations: Chat messages and responses (stored locally)
- Custom Assistants: Your created assistant configurations and prompts
- Knowledge Base Content: Documents and data you upload for RAG processing
- Extension Settings: User preferences and configuration options
- Usage Analytics: Anonymous feature usage statistics (optional)
2 How We Use Your Information
Your data is used exclusively for:
- Providing AI-powered assistance and responses
- Maintaining conversation history and context
- Enabling custom assistant functionality
- Processing knowledge base queries and RAG operations
- Improving extension performance and user experience
3 Data Processing and Storage
Key Privacy Protection:
- Local Storage: All data stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
- No Server Storage: We do not store your conversations or documents on external servers
- Temporary Processing: AI queries processed temporarily and immediately discarded
- User Control: Complete control over data retention and deletion
4 Third-Party AI Services
RAG Assistant integrates with multiple AI providers. When you use these services:
- OpenAI: Your queries are processed according to OpenAI's Privacy Policy
- Anthropic: Data handling follows Anthropic's Privacy Policy
- Google: Gemini usage subject to Google's Privacy Policy
- DeepSeek & xAI: Respective provider privacy policies apply
- Your API Keys: Stored securely and never shared with us
5 Data Sharing and Disclosure
We absolutely do not:
- Sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties
- Use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
- Store your conversations, documents, or AI interactions
- Track your browsing activity or personal behavior
- Collect personally identifiable information beyond what you explicitly provide
6 User Control and Data Management
You have complete control over your data:
- Export Data: Export all conversations, assistants, and settings
- Delete Data: Clear chat history, assistants, and knowledge bases
- API Management: Add, modify, or remove API keys at any time
- Uninstall: Complete data removal by uninstalling the extension
7 Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures:
- All API communications use HTTPS encryption
- API keys stored using Chrome's secure storage mechanisms
- Local data encryption for sensitive information
- Regular security audits and updates
- No data transmission to unauthorized third parties
8 Children's Privacy
RAG Assistant does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The extension is designed with privacy-safe architecture suitable for users of all ages, with parental guidance recommended for younger users.
9 International Data Processing
While RAG Assistant processes data locally, AI service providers may process queries in various global locations according to their infrastructure. Your data remains protected by each provider's security measures and privacy policies.
10 Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Users will be notified of significant changes through the extension interface or Chrome Web Store updates.
11 Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: