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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [06/01/2026]

This Privacy Policy describes how Better Sidebar for Gemini & AI Studio ("we", "our", or "the Extension") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have full control over your data.

1. Data Collection and Storage

Local-First Architecture

The Extension is designed with a "Local-First" architecture. This means:

  • Local Storage: All organizational data you create (Folders, Tags, Favorites, Notes) is stored locally on your device using an embedded SQLite database within your browser.
  • No Cloud Sync: We do not operate a cloud server to store your prompts or organizational structure. Your data stays on your machine.
  • Google AI Studio Data: The Extension interacts with the Google AI Studio page to identify your conversations for the purpose of organizing them. We do not transmit this content to any third-party servers.

What We DO NOT Collect

  • We do not collect, store, or transmit your chat history, prompts, or generated responses to our servers.
  • We do not collect personal identification information (PII) such as your name, email address, or phone number.
  • We do not track your browsing history outside of the Google AI Studio domain.

2. Permissions

The Extension requires specific permissions to function:

  • storage: To save your settings and preferences locally.
  • activeTab / host_permissions (https://aistudio.google.com/*): To modify the AI Studio interface (injecting the overlay) and read conversation titles/IDs to enable folder organization.
  • offscreen: To run the SQLite database securely in a separate context.

3. Data Backup and Export

Since your data is stored locally, you are responsible for backing it up. The Extension provides an Export feature that generates a DB file of your organizational data. We strongly recommend regular backups, especially before clearing your browser data.

4. Third-Party Services

  • Google AI Studio: The Extension operates on top of Google AI Studio. Your use of Google AI Studio is subject to Google's own Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
  • Feedback Form: If you choose to use the Feedback form within the extension, the message (including your email if provided) is sent via a third-party email service (EmailJS) directly to our support team. This is the only instance where data leaves your browser, and it is initiated solely by you.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the GitHub Issues page in this repository.