Privacy Policy

Polished AI Writing Assistant Chrome Extension

Effective date: March 26, 2026

1. Overview

Polished AI Writing Assistant ("Polished", "we", "our") helps users rewrite text they select in editable fields on web pages. This policy explains what data is processed, how it is used, and what controls users have.

2. Data We Process

  • User-selected text from editable fields (`input`, `textarea`, `contenteditable`) when the user opens the extension and uses rewrite actions.
  • Rewrite mode chosen by the user (`grammar_only`, `natural`, `professional`, `concise`).
  • Technical request metadata that may be generated by infrastructure providers (for example, request timing or status codes).

3. How Data Is Used

  • To send selected text and mode to the rewrite API and return rewritten text to the user.
  • To allow the user to replace the selected text in the same page input field.
  • To operate, secure, and troubleshoot the service.

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Selected text is sent to our backend endpoint: https://polished-extention.onrender.com/rewrite.

The backend forwards request content to a language model provider (Google Gemini API) to generate rewritten text. Processing by third-party providers is subject to their terms and privacy policies.

5. Storage and Retention

  • The extension is designed to process text for rewriting and return results in-session.
  • The extension itself does not create user accounts and does not store rewriting history in browser storage by design.
  • Operational logs may be retained by hosting/network providers for reliability and security.

6. Permissions

  • `activeTab`: used only after user interaction to access the currently active page.
  • `scripting`: used to inject packaged extension scripts required for capture/replace actions.
  • No broad host permissions: Polished does not request `<all_urls>` and does not run persistently on every website.

7. Remote Code Statement

Polished does not load or execute remote JavaScript or WebAssembly code in the extension context. All extension logic is packaged with the extension.

8. User Choices

  • Users choose what text to submit by highlighting text and triggering rewrite actions manually.
  • Users can uninstall the extension at any time from Chrome Extensions settings.
  • Users should avoid submitting sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information for rewriting.

9. Children's Privacy

Polished is not directed to children under 13 and is not intended for use by children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Polished AI Writing Assistant Privacy Policy