Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. HeyGarcon is designed to keep your AI conversation on your device.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

1. Introduction

HeyGarcon (“we”, “our”, “the extension”) is a browser extension available for Chrome and Firefox. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights regarding that data.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Anonymous Analytics

We collect anonymous usage statistics through PostHog (us.i.posthog.com) to understand how the extension is used and improve it over time.

What is sent to PostHog:

A randomly generated install ID (UUID v4) — created on first install, stored locally in your browser. It is not linked to your identity in any way.
Event names indicating which features were used (e.g., “copy_clicked”, “format_changed”, “verify_started”).
The extension version and a library identifier (“hey-garcon-extension”).

What is NOT collected:

Your name, email address, or any account information
The content of your AI conversations
Your browsing history or activity outside supported AI platforms
Any personally identifiable information

You can opt out of analytics at any time via the Settings page in the extension. When opted out, no data is sent to PostHog.

2b. Support & Feedback

If you contact us via our website or issue tracker, you may voluntarily provide your name and email. This information is used solely to respond to your request.

3. AI Conversation Data

Your AI conversations are never sent to our servers. All export and formatting operations happen locally in your browser. Exported files are saved directly to your device or clipboard.

4. Clipboard Access

To capture properly formatted content from AI platforms, the extension temporarily intercepts clipboard write operations on supported pages (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Grok, Copilot) during an active export. This interception is:

Active only while you are performing an export
Limited to reading content that the AI platform itself writes to the clipboard
Never used to read arbitrary clipboard content or transmit data externally

5. Permissions Used

The extension requests the following browser permissions:

activeTab / tabs: to identify the current AI platform and interact with it
scripting: to inject content scripts into supported AI pages
clipboardWrite: to copy exported content to your clipboard
downloads: to save exported files to your device
storage: to save your settings (analytics opt-out, format preferences)
Host permissions for supported AI domains only (chatgpt.com, gemini.google.com, claude.ai, grok.com, x.com/i/grok, copilot.microsoft.com, copilot.com, bing.com variants)

6. Third-Party Services

Analytics: PostHog (posthog.com) — receives anonymous event data as described in Section 2a. PostHog’s privacy policy applies to data processed on their servers.

AI Platforms: When you use the “Get a second opinion” feature, the extension opens a tab on a third-party AI platform and prefills a draft. That platform’s own privacy policy governs any data you submit there.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties, except:

PostHog, as described above
When required by law or legal process

8. Your Rights

Opt out of analytics: Settings page in the extension
Delete your anonymous install ID: clear extension storage via your browser’s extension management page
Request information or correction: contact us via the website

9. Children's Privacy

The extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us through the “Report an Issue” page on heygarcon.ai.