Privacy Policy for NephroApp Assistant Chrome Extension

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

1. Information We Collect

NephroApp Assistant collects the following information:

Authentication Tokens: We store your authentication token locally in your browser to maintain your login session. This token is only stored on your device and is never shared with third parties.
User Preferences: We store your API configuration preferences locally in your browser for extension functionality.
Chat History: Chat conversations are stored on NephroApp servers (not in the extension) when you use the chat feature.

2. How We Use Your Information

All data collected by this extension is used solely to:

Authenticate you with the NephroApp service
Provide the extension's core functionality (chat, tools, history)
Store your preferences for a better user experience

We do not use your information for advertising, analytics, or any other purpose beyond providing the extension's services.

3. Data Storage

All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. Your authentication token and preferences never leave your device except when communicating with the NephroApp API server for authentication and service requests.

4. Third-Party Services

This extension communicates only with:

NephroApp API: All API requests are sent directly to your configured NephroApp API endpoint. We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking services.

5. Permissions

This extension requires the following minimal permissions:

Storage: To store your authentication token and preferences locally on your device
Side Panel: To display the extension's sidebar interface

Additionally, the extension requires host permissions to communicate with the NephroApp API at nephroapp.com domains. This is necessary for authentication and to fetch your chat history, tools, and other extension content.

All permissions are used solely for the extension's core functionality and are not used for tracking, advertising, or any other purposes.

6. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. Your authentication token is stored securely using Chrome's encrypted storage API. All communications with the NephroApp API are encrypted using HTTPS.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your stored data through Chrome's extension storage
Clear your data by logging out or uninstalling the extension
Configure your API endpoint through the extension's settings page

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the NephroApp platform at www.nephroapp.com or visit our contact page.