Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ask Alice ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and services (collectively, the "Service").

By using Ask Alice, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use Ask Alice, we may collect the following information:

• Account Information: Email address and authentication credentials when you sign in using Google OAuth
• Profile Preferences: Information about your networking preferences and criteria for profile matching
• User Inputs: Text and preferences you provide when using our AI-powered features

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Service, we may automatically collect:

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the extension, including features used and frequency
• LinkedIn Content: Limited information from LinkedIn pages you visit to provide our services (profile information, post content for comment generation)
• Device Information: Browser type, version, and basic technical information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our Service, including profile matching, AI-generated comments, and personalized message suggestions
• Authentication: To verify your identity through Google OAuth
• Personalization: To customize your experience based on your preferences
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our features
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications and updates
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity

4. Google OAuth and Data Access

Ask Alice uses Google OAuth 2.0 for authentication. When you sign in with Google:

• We only request the minimum permissions necessary to authenticate your account
• We do not access your Gmail, Google Drive, or other Google services beyond authentication
• You can revoke our access at any time through your Google Account settings
• We comply with Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• AI Service Providers: We may share limited data with AI service providers to generate comments and messages, under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication protocols (OAuth 2.0)
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our Service
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to the processing of your personal data
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

9. Third-Party Services

Our Service integrates with LinkedIn and uses AI services. Please note:

• Ask Alice is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LinkedIn
• We do not control LinkedIn's privacy practices; please review LinkedIn's Privacy Policy
• AI services we use are subject to their own privacy policies and security measures

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy 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
• Updating the "Effective Date" at the top
• Sending you a notification through the extension or email for significant changes

Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

14. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• The right to restriction of processing
• The right to data portability

Our legal basis for processing your personal data is your consent, which you provide when using our Service. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

15. CCPA Rights (For California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights