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Please sign in to continueContinue with GoogleorEmail addressPasswordContinueDon’t have an account?Sign upSecured by --- Privacy PolicyLast updated: February 22, 2026IntroductionExplainTXT ("we," "our," or "us") provides an AI-powered Chrome Extension and web application that helps users understand complex text by generating plain-language explanations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our services.Information We CollectAccount InformationWhen you create an account, we collect your email address, display name, and profile photo through our authentication provider (Clerk). This information is used to identify your account and personalize your experience.Text ContentWhen you use the ExplainTXT extension, the text you highlight is sent to our servers for processing. We store the source text and the generated explanation so you can access your history through the dashboard. We also store the URL of the page where the text was highlighted for your reference.Usage DataWe collect usage data including explanation requests, follow-up questions, feedback submissions, and login events. This data helps us understand how the service is used and improve it over time.How We Use Your InformationTo generate AI-powered explanations of text you highlightTo maintain your explanation history and provide dashboard functionalityTo authenticate your account and manage sessionsTo improve our service based on aggregated usage patternsTo communicate with you about service updates or changesThird-Party ServicesWe use the following third-party services to operate ExplainTXT:Google AI (Gemini) - We send highlighted text to Google's Gemini API to generate explanations. Google's use of this data is governed by their API Terms of Service.Clerk - We use Clerk for authentication and user management. Clerk's privacy practices are described in their Privacy Policy.Neon - Our database is hosted on Neon's serverless Postgres platform. Your data is stored securely in their infrastructure.Vercel - Our web application is hosted on Vercel. Vercel may collect standard server logs and analytics data.Data RetentionYour account information and explanation history are retained as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, all associated data including your explanations, events, and personal information will be permanently removed from our systems.Data SecurityWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. All data is transmitted over encrypted connections (HTTPS), and our database uses encryption at rest. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.Your RightsYou have the right to:Access the personal data we hold about youRequest correction of inaccurate dataRequest deletion of your account and all associated dataExport your explanation historyWithdraw consent for data processing at any timeChildren's PrivacyExplainTXT is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.Changes to This PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of ExplainTXT after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.Contact UsIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at support@explaintxt.com.