Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
TL;DR: GrammarPeace does not collect, store, or sell your personal data. Your text is sent directly to AI providers (Anthropic or OpenAI) only when you actively use the extension. Nothing is stored on our servers because we don't have any servers.
Overview
GrammarPeace is a browser extension that helps you check grammar, improve your writing, and translate text using AI. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how the extension works.
What Data We Collect
We collect no personal data. GrammarPeace:
- Does NOT have user accounts
- Does NOT track your browsing activity
- Does NOT collect analytics or usage statistics
- Does NOT store your text on any server
- Does NOT sell or share any data
What Data We Store Locally
GrammarPeace stores the following data locally in your browser (using Chrome's storage API):
- API Keys: Your Anthropic or OpenAI API key (encrypted and stored locally only)
- Settings: Your preferences (selected AI model, default language, theme)
This data never leaves your browser except when API keys are used to authenticate requests to AI providers.
How Your Text Is Processed
When you use GrammarPeace to check, improve, or translate text:
- The selected text is sent directly from your browser to the AI provider you've configured (Anthropic or OpenAI)
- The request is made using your personal API key
- We have no access to these requests or responses
- No text is stored or logged by GrammarPeace
Third-Party Services
GrammarPeace uses the following third-party AI services:
- Anthropic (Claude): Anthropic's Privacy Policy
- OpenAI: OpenAI's Privacy Policy
Your use of these services is subject to their respective privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how your text is processed.
Permissions Explained
GrammarPeace requests the following browser permissions:
- storage: To save your API key and settings locally in your browser
- activeTab: To read and modify selected text on the current page when you use the extension
- contextMenus: To add a right-click menu option for quick access
- Host permissions (api.anthropic.com, api.openai.com): To send your text to AI providers for processing
Data Security
Your API keys are stored using Chrome's secure storage API and are only transmitted over HTTPS connections to the respective AI providers. We recommend:
- Not sharing your API keys with anyone
- Using API keys with appropriate usage limits
- Revoking and regenerating keys if you suspect they've been compromised
Open Source
GrammarPeace is open source. You can review our code at any time to verify our privacy practices:
https://github.com/kaansrc/grammarpeace
Children's Privacy
GrammarPeace is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or GrammarPeace, please open an issue on our GitHub repository: