Privacy & Security
Learn how CLU protects your privacy and handles your data securely.
Privacy Policy
How we collect, use, and protect your data
Security Practices
How we keep your data safe and secure
Data Handling
Detailed guide on how we handle your documents
AI Usage Policy
How we use AI and your data in analysis
Privacy Policy
What Data We Collect
- Extension usage statistics
- Error logs for debugging
- Anonymous analytics (no personal identification)
- Your API key (encrypted locally only)
What We Don't Collect
- The documents you analyze
- Your personal information
- Your browsing history
- Your IP address for tracking
- Cookies or tracking pixels
Data Retention
We retain usage data for up to 90 days for service improvement. Documents are never stored.
Security Practices
Encryption
All communication between the extension and AI providers uses HTTPS encryption. Your API key is encrypted before being stored locally.
Extension Security
- Regular security audits and updates
- Minimal permissions requested
- No third-party tracking scripts
- Open-source security practices
API Key Protection
Your API key is stored locally in your browser and never sent to our servers. You have full control to revoke or update your key at any time.
AI Usage Policy
Your Documents
Documents are sent to your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic) for analysis. They are never stored by CLU or used for training. Each provider has their own privacy policy.
AI Model Usage
We use the latest models from your chosen provider:
- OpenAI: GPT-4o for highest quality analysis
- Google Gemini: For balanced cost/performance
- Anthropic Claude: For careful analysis and reasoning
Training Data
Your documents are never used to train AI models. You control how your data is used through your AI provider's settings.
Your Privacy Rights
Under laws like GDPR and CCPA, you have rights including:
- Access: See what data we have about you
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Portability: Get your data in a standard format
- Control: Disable the extension anytime
- Transparency: Understand how your data is used
To exercise these rights, [contact us](/contact).