Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Information We Collect

HN Comment Insights collects minimal information to provide our service:

• Comment Text: We temporarily process Hacker News comment text to generate AI summaries
• Usage Analytics: Basic extension usage statistics (anonymous)
• API Keys: Your OpenAI API key is stored locally in your browser only

How We Use Your Information

• Generate AI-powered comment summaries using OpenAI's services
• Improve our extension functionality and user experience
• Provide customer support when requested

Data Storage and Security

• Comment text is processed temporarily and not stored permanently
• Your API key is stored only in your local browser storage
• We use industry-standard security practices
• No personal browsing data is collected or transmitted

Third-Party Services

We use OpenAI's API to generate comment summaries. Please review OpenAI's Privacy Policy for their data handling practices.

Your Rights

• You can uninstall the extension at any time
• You control your API key and can remove it anytime
• Contact us for any privacy-related questions

Contact Us

For privacy questions, contact us at: privacy@hninsights.com

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes.