PoliticalOS

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

PoliticalOS ("we," "our," or "us") provides a website and a Chrome extension that analyze news articles and political writing for framing, assumptions, and potential bias. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it when you use our services.

By using the PoliticalOS website or Chrome extension, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our services.

Account Information

If you create an account, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Authentication tokens (to keep you logged in)
  • Subscription and billing status (if you upgrade to a paid plan)

Payment details are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card information.

Chrome Extension – Website Content

When you use the Chrome extension and explicitly choose to analyze a page, we collect:

  • Article text content from the web page you select
  • Page URL and page title

Important:

  • We access page content only when you click the extension and request analysis
  • We do not monitor your browsing activity
  • We do not collect browsing history
  • We do not automatically collect content from pages you visit

Usage Data

We may collect limited usage data, including:

  • Number of analyses performed
  • Analysis results and reports
  • Feature usage related to service limits and performance

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to operate and improve the PoliticalOS service:

  • Generate analysis reports from submitted article content
  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Track usage against plan limits
  • Store and display analysis history
  • Process payments and manage subscriptions
  • Send important service-related communications
  • Improve analysis quality and system performance

No Sale or Advertising Use of Data

We do not sell personal data.

We do not use collected data for advertising, behavioral profiling, or targeted marketing.

All data collected through the website and Chrome extension is used solely to provide the core functionality of the service.

Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited data only with the following service providers, strictly for operational purposes:

AI Service Providers

  • Article content is sent to AI service providers (e.g., xAI/Grok) solely to generate analysis results
  • Content is not used for advertising or profiling
  • Content is not used to train models beyond providing the requested service

Payment Processors

  • Payments are processed securely by third-party providers such as Stripe
  • We do not store full payment card details

Hosting and Infrastructure

  • Our services are hosted using providers such as Vercel and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS)
  • Databases are used to store account data and analysis history

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encrypted connections (HTTPS)
  • Secure authentication tokens
  • Access controls on databases and infrastructure

No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your data using industry-standard practices.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide our services:

  • Analysis reports are retained until you delete them or request account deletion
  • Account information is retained while your account is active
  • Cached data in the Chrome extension expires automatically (typically within one hour)

You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Chrome Extension–Specific Disclosures

The PoliticalOS Chrome extension:

  • Accesses page content only after explicit user action
  • Does not run in the background
  • Does not monitor or track browsing activity
  • Does not collect browsing history
  • Stores authentication tokens locally using Chrome's secure storage APIs
  • Sends article content only to PoliticalOS servers for analysis

Chrome Web Store Disclosure

The extension collects and transmits data solely to provide its stated functionality. It does not collect unrelated data and does not transmit data without user initiation.

Data Location

Your data may be processed and stored in the United States and other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

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

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

PoliticalOS is not intended for use by children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data without parental consent, we will delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date will be revised.

Contact Us

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

Email: support@politicalos.io