Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7/31/2025

1. Information We Collect

GetToThePoint collects minimal information necessary to provide our summarization service:

  • Authentication Data: Email address and profile information from Google/Apple Sign-In
  • Usage Data: Number of summaries generated and usage patterns
  • Content Data: Web page content you choose to summarize (processed temporarily)
  • Technical Data: Device type, app version, and error logs

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Provide AI-powered content summarization services
  • Track usage limits and subscription status
  • Improve service quality and user experience
  • Provide customer support
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security

3. Data Processing and Storage

Content you submit for summarization is:

  • Processed by OpenAI's GPT models
  • Not permanently stored by GetToThePoint
  • Transmitted securely using encryption
  • Subject to OpenAI's data usage policies

User account data is stored securely using Google Firebase with industry-standard encryption. iOS app data is additionally protected using Apple's secure keychain services.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

  • Service Providers: OpenAI for AI processing, Google Firebase for authentication and storage, Apple for iOS authentication services
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger or acquisition (users will be notified)

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

6. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services. Account data is deleted within 30 days of account closure. Content submitted for summarization is not permanently stored.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including encryption, secure authentication, and regular security assessments.

8. Platform-Specific Information

Chrome Extension Permissions

Our Chrome extension requires these permissions:

  • activeTab: Access content of the current tab for summarization
  • identity: Google OAuth authentication
  • storage: Store user preferences and cache locally
  • scripting: Extract content from web pages

iOS App Data Practices

Our iOS app:

  • Local Storage: Authentication tokens stored securely in iOS Keychain
  • Share Extension: Processes shared URLs only when explicitly shared by user
  • Apple Sign-In: Uses Apple's secure authentication when available
  • No Background Processing: Only processes content when app is actively used
  • App Groups: Secure communication between main app and share extension
  • No Location Data: We do not collect or use location information
  • No Device Access: We do not access camera, microphone, contacts, or photos

9. Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated through the extension or website.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@thegist.app