Revision date: Jul 27th, 2024

At Surfwise, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our browser extension, which is designed to analyze websites for potential phishing, scams, and other malicious activities. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices.

1. Information We Collect

Anonymous Data Collection: Surfwise collects information about the websites you visit solely for the purpose of analysis. All data collected is anonymized and does not include any Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

Website Analysis Data: We store analysis results and domain information to improve our detection capabilities. However, this data is not linked to individual users.

2. Use of Collected Data

Purpose of Data Collection: The data we collect is used to analyze websites for potential security threats, such as phishing, scams, and other malicious activities. This helps us provide you with accurate warnings and protection against unsafe websites.

Anonymous Data Processing: We use third-party services, including OpenAI, to analyze the collected data. We ensure that all data sent for analysis is devoid of any PII. Additionally, we have instructed OpenAI not to use any data provided by Surfwise to train their models or for any other purposes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

PII Removal: Before any data is sent for analysis, Surfwise actively removes any PII from the content of the websites being analyzed. This ensures that no personal data is exposed during the analysis process.

Data Anonymization: All data collected and stored by Surfwise is anonymized. Even though we retain information on website analysis and domains, this data is not tied to individual users, ensuring that your browsing history remains private.

4. Data Storage and Retention

Anonymous Storage: The website analysis data and domain information are stored in an anonymized format. We do not link this data to specific users, and it cannot be traced back to you.

Retention Period: We retain anonymized data for as long as necessary to enhance and improve our service. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

5. Third-Party Services

OpenAI: We use OpenAI for data analysis while ensuring that all data sent is anonymized and free of PII. We have instructed OpenAI to not use Surfwise-related data for model training or any other purposes beyond our specific analysis needs.

6. Your Privacy Rights

No PII Collected: Since Surfwise does not collect any PII, there is no personal data for users to access, correct, or delete. Your anonymity is preserved throughout your use of our browser extension.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Surfwise may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at [Contact Information].

By using the Surfwise browser extension, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.