Privacy Policy for DM Flash Extension

Last Updated: July 9, 2025

1. Introduction

DM Flash ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension for AI-powered message generation.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Profile Data

Our extension temporarily accesses publicly available profile information from social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter) to generate personalized messages. This includes:

Profile names and titles
Company information
Bio/description text
Location information (if publicly visible)

2.2 Usage Data

We collect minimal usage data to provide our service:

Credit usage and remaining balance
Extension settings and preferences
Payment transaction IDs (processed via Stripe)

2.3 Payment Information

Payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store credit card information or sensitive payment data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

Generate personalized AI messages based on profile data
Track credit usage and manage your account
Process payments for credit purchases
Provide customer support when requested

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only: Profile data is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to or stored on our servers.

Temporary Processing: Profile information is used only during message generation and is immediately discarded.

Secure Communications: All communications with our backend services use HTTPS encryption.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 OpenAI

We use OpenAI's API for AI message generation. Profile data is sent to OpenAI temporarily for processing and is not stored by OpenAI beyond the immediate request.

5.2 Stripe

Payment processing is handled by Stripe, which maintains its own privacy policy and security standards.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties except:

With OpenAI for message generation (temporary processing only)
With Stripe for payment processing
When required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request information about data we collect
Request deletion of your account data
Opt-out of data collection by uninstalling the extension
Contact us with privacy concerns

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. International Users

If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be processed in the United States where our servers are located.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of material changes through the extension or our website.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our website:

Website: https://dmflash-landing.vercel.app

12. Data Retention

We retain your account data (credit balance, user ID) only as long as necessary to provide our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us through our website.

13. Cookies and Local Storage

Our extension uses browser local storage to save your preferences and account information. No tracking cookies are used. You can clear this data by removing the extension or clearing your browser's extension data.

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

15. European Union Rights (GDPR)

EU residents have additional rights including data portability, the right to rectification, and the right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities. Contact us through our website to exercise these rights.

This privacy policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations.