Privacy Policy for ChatGPT Search Inspector

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

Overview

ChatGPT Search Inspector is a Chrome extension that helps you view and analyze search data from your ChatGPT conversations. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles your data.

Data Collection

We do not collect any data from you.

The extension operates entirely locally within your browser and does not send any information to external servers.

Data Storage

All data captured by the extension is:

• Stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• Only accessible to you - no one else can see this data
• Never transmitted to external servers or third parties
• Retained until you clear the extension's storage or uninstall the extension

The extension stores:

• ChatGPT conversation data (when you click "Refresh & Capture")
• Search queries and results from your conversations
• Extension settings and state

Permissions Usage

The extension requests the following permissions:

Required Permissions:

1. activeTab - To interact with ChatGPT.com tabs when you click the extension icon
2. scripting - To inject code that captures conversation data
3. storage - To save captured data locally in your browser

Host Permissions:

1. https://chatgpt.com/* - To intercept and display search data from ChatGPT conversations

These permissions are used only for the core functionality of capturing and displaying search data. No data is sent to external servers.

Third-Party Services

This extension does not use any third-party services, analytics, or tracking tools.

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your data with anyone. All data stays on your device.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is visible in the extension popup
• Export: You can download your data as JSON files
• Delete: Clear data by uninstalling the extension or clearing browser data
• Control: Data is only captured when you click "Refresh & Capture"

Security

• All data processing happens locally in your browser
• No network requests are made to external servers
• Extension uses Chrome's secure storage APIs
• Code is open source and can be audited

Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the extension's listing and documentation.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or the extension's data practices, please contact:

• Extension Developer: Trevor Fox
• Email: trevor@trevorfox.com
• Website: https://trevorfox.com/chatgpt-search-inspector/

Compliance

This extension complies with:

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

Your Consent

By using ChatGPT Search Inspector, you consent to this privacy policy.

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Note: This extension is not affiliated with OpenAI or ChatGPT. It is an independent tool for viewing search data in your conversations.

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