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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 30, 2025
Last Updated: November 30, 2025SmartSurf (“the Extension” or “the Service”) is a Chrome extension and website created and operated by Bhaskar Ballapragada, an individual residing in Issaquah, King County, Washington, United States (referred to as “I”, “me”, “my”, or “the Developer”).This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you use SmartSurf, how it is used, and your rights. By installing or using SmartSurf, you agree to the practices described here.1. Information I Collect
A. Information you actively send to AI providers
When you highlight text, ask a question, translate, or chat:The selected text or your prompt is sent directly to the third-party AI services you choose or that I've set as default (e.g., OpenAI/ChatGPT, Anthropic/Claude, Google/Gemini, xAI/Grok, etc.). I do not store or log the content of your prompts or the AI responses on my servers.B. Anonymous usage data (collected by me)
To improve the Extension and show non-intrusive ads, I collect limited, anonymized analytics:Which AI model you selected
General actions (e.g., “highlight-to-explain used”, “translation requested”)Approximate location (country/level only)Extension version, browser version, and operating systemThis data is collected via Plausible Analytics (a privacy-friendly, cookie-free service hosted in the EU) or Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.C. Advertising data (free version only)
The free version displays ads through Google AdSense or similar reputable ad networks. These partners may:Use cookies or read cookies
Collect your advertising ID (resettable in Chrome)
Record that an ad was shown or clicked
Their privacy policies apply (links provided in-section 5).D. Information I do NOT collect
Your full browsing history
Personal identifiers (name, email, etc.) unless you voluntarily contact meThe actual content of your prompts or AI responses2. How I Use the InformationTo operate and improve SmartSurf
To display advertisements in the free versionTo understand which AI models are most popularTo fix bugs and detect abuse3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
I do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared only in these limited cases:With third-party AI providers you explicitly select (your prompt is sent to them)With analytics and advertising partners listed in section 5
If required by law or to comply with legal processIn connection with a sale or transfer of the Extension.4. Data Retention
Anonymous analytics data is kept for up to 24 months.I do not retain the content of your prompts at all.5. Third-Party Services & Their Privacy PoliciesOpenAI → https://openai.com/policies/privacy
Anthropic → https://www.anthropic.com/legal/privacy
Google (Gemini & AdSense) → https://policies.google.com/privacy
xAI / Grok → https://x.ai/legal/privacy-policy
Plausible Analytics → https://plausible.io/privacy6. Your Rights & ChoicesYou can disable or remove the Extension at any timeYou can reset your advertising ID in Chrome settingsYou can opt out of personalized ads via Google’s ad settingsWashington residents may have additional rights under the Washington Privacy Act (WPA). Contact me if you wish to exercise any applicable rights.7. Children
SmartSurf is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.8. International Users
Your information may be processed in the United States and the EU. By using SmartSurf you consent to this transfer.9. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The new version will be posted here with an updated date. Continued use after changes means you accept them.10. Contact Me
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact me via emailThank you for trusting SmartSurf!
— Bhaskar Ballapragada