Privacy Policy for Quiz Answer Assistant

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Introduction

Quiz Answer Assistant ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our Chrome extension.

Information We Collect

License Key

• We collect and store your license key to authenticate and authorize access to the Extension
• The license key is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• The license key is transmitted to our backend server (extension-kiek.onrender.com) for verification

Usage Data

• We log when your license key is used to verify authentication
• We record the last time your license was verified
• No personal browsing history or website content is collected

Questions and Answers

• Selected question text is sent to DeepSeek API (api.deepseek.com) for processing
• We do not store or log the questions you submit
• Answers are displayed temporarily and not saved

How We Use Your Information

• Authentication: To verify your license key and grant access to the Extension
• Service Delivery: To process questions and provide answers via AI technology
• Security: To prevent unauthorized access and license abuse

Data Storage and Security

• License keys are stored locally in your browser
• License verification data is stored in our MongoDB database
• All communications with our backend use HTTPS encryption
• We do not sell, trade, or transfer your data to third parties

Third-Party Services

DeepSeek API

• Question text is sent to DeepSeek API for answer generation
• DeepSeek's privacy policy applies to data processed by their service

Render (Hosting)

• Our backend is hosted on Render.com
• Render's privacy policy applies to server infrastructure

Data Retention

• License keys are retained as long as you remain logged in
• You can delete your data by logging out of the Extension
• License verification logs are retained for security and abuse prevention

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your license key information
• Request deletion of your license key
• Opt-out by uninstalling the Extension

Children's Privacy

This Extension is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Compliance

This Extension complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

By using the Extension, you agree to this Privacy Policy.