1.What data the extension stores
QuickAsk stores the following items only in your browser using
chrome.storage.sync (synced to your own Google account across your own devices)
and chrome.storage.local (local device only):
| Item | Where stored | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| API Key | chrome.storage.sync | Authenticate requests to your chosen AI provider |
| Endpoint URL | chrome.storage.sync | The AI service URL you configured |
| Model name | chrome.storage.sync | The AI model you selected |
| System Prompt | chrome.storage.sync | Your optional tone/style instructions |
| Usage stats | chrome.storage.local | Count popup opens; decide when to show the support reminder |
No data is ever written to any external server operated by the extension developer.
2.What the extension does NOT do
- Does not collect, log, or transmit your API key to anyone other than the AI provider you configure
- Does not sell, rent, share, or monetise your data in any way
- Does not use analytics, crash-reporting SDKs, or any third-party tracking library
- Does not store your chat messages or conversation history. They exist only in memory while the popup or widget is open and are discarded when closed
- Does not use cookies
- Does not make any network requests to servers owned or operated by the extension developer
- Does not require a user account or sign-in
3.How your API key is used
When you submit a question, QuickAsk sends an HTTPS request directly from your browser
to the endpoint URL you configured (e.g. https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com
for Google Gemini, or https://api.openai.com for OpenAI). Your API key is included
in that request as an authorization header, exactly as the provider's documentation requires.
The request goes only to the provider you chose. The extension developer never sees it.
You should review the privacy policy of whichever AI provider you use:
- Google AI Studio / Gemini: policies.google.com/privacy
- OpenAI: openai.com/policies/privacy-policy
- Groq: groq.com/privacy-policy
- OpenRouter: openrouter.ai/privacy
- Ollama (local): all traffic stays on your own machine, no external requests
4.Permissions explained
The extension requests only the minimum permissions needed:
| Permission | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
contextMenus | Adds the "Ask AI about: …" right-click menu item |
storage | Saves your settings (API key, endpoint, model) locally in your browser |
activeTab | Injects the chat widget and modal into the current tab when you use the extension |
scripting | Required to inject the chat UI (widget and quick-ask modal) into web pages |
No host_permissions are declared that would allow reading arbitrary page content
in the background. The content script is injected only when you explicitly trigger the widget
or right-click menu.
5.Children's privacy
QuickAsk is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from children.
6.Changes to this policy
If the extension is updated in a way that affects data handling, this policy will be updated and the version number in the manifest will be incremented. You can always find the current policy in the extension's source repository.
7.Contact
📬 Questions about privacy?
Email: [email protected]
This extension is open-source and community-built. It is not affiliated with Google, OpenAI, Anthropic, Groq, Meta, or any other AI company.