ToS Analyzer
Chrome Extension · developed by Abdelrahman Salama
Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Summary
ToS Analyzer does not collect, transmit, or sell any personal data. All data is stored locally on your device. The only external connection is the AI provider you choose (Groq, OpenAI, or Anthropic), authorized with your own API key.
What Data Is Stored
| Data | Where | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Provider & API Key | Local only | Authenticate requests to your chosen AI provider (Groq, OpenAI, or Anthropic) | chrome.storage.local — never leaves your device |
| Language preference | Local only | Display results in German or English | chrome.storage.local |
| Highlighting setting | Local only | Remember whether inline highlighting is enabled | chrome.storage.local |
| Analysis history (incl. URLs of analyzed pages) | Local only | Show last 5 analyses (domain, URL, score, summary) in the extension popup | chrome.storage.local — cleared when you click "Clear" in the popup or remove the extension |
| Page text (ToS content) | Sent to AI provider | AI analysis of the Terms of Service document | Transmitted only when you click "Analyze" — subject to your chosen provider's privacy policy |
| Chrome browsing history | Not collected | — | Never accessed |
| Personal identity | Not collected | — | No accounts, no login, no tracking |
Third-Party Services
When you click "Analyze", the text content of the current page is sent directly to your chosen AI provider using your personal API key. The following providers are supported:
- Groq (groq.com) — Privacy Policy
- OpenAI (openai.com) — Privacy Policy
- Anthropic (anthropic.com) — Privacy Policy
- You provide your own API key — ToS Analyzer has no access to it beyond sending your requests
- No other third-party services, analytics tools, or advertisement networks are used
Why These Permissions Are Required
| Permission | Reason |
|---|---|
activeTab |
Read the content of the currently active tab when you click "Analyze" |
storage |
Save your API key, language preference, and analysis history locally |
scripting |
Inject the content script that extracts page text and highlights passages |
host_permissions: <all_urls> |
Terms of Service documents exist on every domain. The extension must be able to read page text regardless of which website you are visiting. |
host_permissions: api.groq.com, api.openai.com, api.anthropic.com |
Send extracted text to your chosen AI provider for analysis |
GDPR / Your Rights (Austria & EU)
Because ToS Analyzer does not collect or process any personal data on our end, most GDPR obligations do not apply to this extension directly. Specifically:
- No data is stored on any server we operate
- No data is shared with advertisers or data brokers
- No profiling or automated decision-making takes place
All data stored by the extension lives in your browser's local storage and can be deleted at any time by removing the extension from Chrome (chrome://extensions → Remove).
Children's Privacy
ToS Analyzer is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from children.
Disclaimer
ToS Analyzer is an independent open-source project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Groq, Inc., OpenAI, OpenAI L.L.C., or Anthropic, PBC. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The AI-generated analysis is informational and does not constitute legal advice.
Changes to This Policy
If this privacy policy changes, the updated version will be published at this URL with a new "Last updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach the developer at: