Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2, 2025

Introduction

LLM Hotkey (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension and related services.

By using LLM Hotkey, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we receive and store:

  • Your email address
  • Your name (as provided by Google)
  • A unique account identifier

Usage Information

We track basic usage data to provide our service and enforce rate limits:

  • Number of requests made per day
  • Type of actions used (e.g., grammar fix, rewrite)
  • Subscription status

Content You Submit

When you use LLM Hotkey to enhance text or analyze images:

  • The text or images you select are sent to our servers and then to AI providers for processing
  • We may log queries for service improvement and abuse prevention
  • BYOK Users: If you use your own API keys (BYOK mode), your content is sent directly to your chosen AI provider and is NOT stored or logged by us

Local Storage

The extension stores certain data locally on your device:

  • Your preferences and settings
  • Custom actions you create
  • Recent conversation history (automatically deleted after 7 days)
  • Authentication tokens for staying signed in

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our service
  • Process your text and image enhancement requests
  • Manage your account and subscription
  • Enforce usage limits based on your plan
  • Prevent abuse and ensure service quality
  • Send important service updates (you can opt out of marketing emails)
  • Improve our service based on usage patterns

Data Sharing

We share your information with third parties only as necessary to provide our service:

AI Providers

Content you submit is processed by AI providers (such as OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic). These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.

Authentication

We use Google Sign-In for authentication. Google's privacy policy applies to the sign-in process.

Payment Processing

Payments are handled by our payment processor. We do not store your credit card information directly.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

BYOK Privacy Option

For users who prioritize privacy, we offer a “Bring Your Own Keys” (BYOK) option:

  • Use your own API keys from providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google
  • Your content is sent directly to your chosen AI provider
  • We do NOT log or store any of your text or images when using BYOK mode
  • Only your usage count is tracked for subscription management

Your Rights

For All Users

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Export your data in a portable format
  • Opt out of marketing communications

For EU Residents (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you also have the right to:

  • Rectification of inaccurate data
  • Restriction of processing in certain circumstances
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
  • Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

Data Retention & Security

We retain your account information for as long as your account is active. Usage logs are retained for analytics and service improvement purposes.

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication tokens
  • Regular security reviews

Children's Privacy

LLM Hotkey is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]