Privacy Policy - Ace AI Extension

Chrome Web Store Compliance Statement: The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Effective Date: Sep 27, 2025

1. Introduction

Ace AI ("we," "our," or "us") is a Chrome extension that provides AI-powered college admissions assistance. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you use our extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

  • Personal Details: Full name, email address, phone number

  • Location Information: Country and state/city (for personalized college guidance)

  • Educational Background: School name, counselor status (optional)

  • Authentication Data: Securely hashed passwords, session tokens

2.2 Usage Information

  • Chat Messages: Your questions and our AI responses for college guidance

  • Selected Text: Text you highlight on websites for AI analysis (processed temporarily, not stored permanently)

  • Usage Metrics: Message counts, feature usage, session duration

  • Technical Data: Browser version, extension version, error logs

2.3 Payment Information

  • Subscription Data: Pro membership status, billing cycle

  • Payment Processing: Handled entirely by Stripe (we do not store credit card details)

3. How We Use Your Information

Single Purpose Compliance: All data collection and use is limited to providing college admissions assistance and improving this service only.

3.1 Core Functionality

  • Provide personalized AI-powered college admissions guidance

  • Analyze essays, activities, and application materials

  • Offer college selection recommendations

  • Maintain conversation history for context

3.2 Service Operations

  • Authenticate users and maintain login sessions

  • Process Pro subscription payments through Stripe

  • Monitor usage limits (free vs. Pro tiers)

  • Provide customer support

3.3 Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance AI responses (in aggregated, anonymized form)

  • Fix bugs and improve extension performance

  • Develop new features related to college admissions

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

We share limited information with trusted service providers:

  • Supabase: Secure authentication and data storage

  • Google Gemini AI: AI processing for college guidance (no personal data shared, only academic content)

  • Stripe: Payment processing for Pro subscriptions

  • Vercel: Hosting and API services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with legal processes or government requests

  • Protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats

  • Enforce our Terms of Service

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred only with explicit prior consent.

5. Data Security

  • Encryption: All data transmitted using HTTPS/TLS

  • Authentication: Secure token-based authentication via Supabase

  • Storage: Data stored in secure, SOC 2 compliant infrastructure

  • Access Control: Limited employee access on a need-to-know basis

6. Data Retention

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active

  • Chat History: Stored to provide context for ongoing assistance

  • Selected Text: Processed temporarily and not permanently stored

  • Usage Analytics: Aggregated data retained for service improvement

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Management

  • Update your profile information through the extension

  • Delete your account and associated data

  • Export your chat history

7.2 Communication Preferences

  • Control notification settings within the extension

  • Opt out of non-essential communications

7.3 Data Access Requests

Contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.

8. International Users

Our services are primarily designed for students applying to U.S. colleges. We comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EU users and other regional privacy regulations.

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for high school students (typically 14+) and college applicants. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Users will be notified of material changes through the extension or via email. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices:

12. Chrome Web Store Compliance

We certify that:

  • We do not sell or transfer user data to third parties, outside of approved use cases

  • We do not use or transfer user data for purposes unrelated to college admissions assistance

  • We do not use or transfer user data for creditworthiness or lending purposes

  • The use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements

Last Updated: Sep 27, 2025

This privacy policy is compliant with Chrome Web Store requirements and applicable data protection laws.