Privacy Policy — Auctologue Catalog Assistant

Last updated: 13 September 2025

1. Information Collected

This extension collects the following types of data:

• Images that you choose to process through the extension.
• Text and page content that you explicitly submit for processing.
• Generated content such as titles, descriptions, or categories created by our service.
• Authentication data such as session tokens stored locally in your browser to enable access.
• Usage data and diagnostic information related to performance, feature use, and error events.

2. Purpose of Processing

All collected data is used exclusively for the following purposes:

• Automated Analysis: Images and text are sent to our servers for processing by automated analysis systems (machine learning models) to generate product titles, descriptions, and categories.
• Service Delivery: Generating and improving catalog outputs you request through our automated analysis systems.
• Performance Optimization: Caching items to allow recognition and faster regeneration of previously processed material.
• Authentication: Ensuring secure and consistent user authentication and session management.
• Service Improvement: Monitoring, maintaining, and improving the stability and quality of the extension and its related services.

🔒 Data Usage Commitment

We do NOT: Sell your data, share it with unrelated third parties, use it for advertising, or track your browsing outside of this extension.

3. Storage, Security, and Sharing

• Information may be stored on our secure servers for as long as reasonably necessary to support the features of the extension.
• Authentication tokens are stored only on your device and expire or are removed when you log out or clear extension data.
• All data transmission is protected by HTTPS. Industry-standard measures are applied to safeguard stored data.
• Information Sharing: Certain data (such as images and text you explicitly submit) may be securely transmitted to contracted service providers (such as cloud-based machine learning platforms) for processing. These providers act as processors on our behalf and are not permitted to use your data for advertising or unrelated purposes.

4. Retention

Data retention periods vary based on the type of information and operational needs:

• Images and generated content: Retained as long as reasonably necessary to provide good service and enable faster re-identification of previously processed items.
• Authentication tokens: Stored locally on your device until you log out or uninstall the extension.
• Usage data: Retained for service improvement and operational purposes, generally for several months, and longer if needed for operational or legal requirements.

Because temporary storage and caching are integral to the extension's functionality, individual opt-out of storage is not available. Users who prefer not to have data stored in this way may choose not to use the extension.

5. User Consent and Control

Consent Requirements:

• You must explicitly consent to data collection before using the extension's core features.
• Consent is obtained through a prominent modal dialog that clearly explains what data will be collected.
• You can withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the extension or clearing extension data.
• Without consent, the extension will not collect or process any personal data.

Your Rights:

• Request access to the data we maintain in connection with your account.
• Request deletion of data associated with your account, subject to technical and legal constraints.
• Clear local data by logging out, uninstalling the extension, or removing extension storage from your browser.
• Opt out of data collection by not using the extension's automated analysis features.

6. Service Scope

The extension may evolve over time. Features, storage practices, and processing methods may change as necessary to improve functionality or to comply with applicable law. Any material changes will be reflected in this policy and, where appropriate, communicated via the extension or our website.

7. Contact

For any privacy-related requests, please contact: privacy@auctologue.com