Privacy Policy
For the browser extension ChatGPT Conversation Outline
Last updated: January 2026
Summary: ChatGPT Conversation Outline operates primarily locally in your browser. We collect limited technical data necessary for licensing, security, and service operation. This may include IP addresses during activation or license verification. We do not sell personal data and do not use advertising trackers.
1. Overview
ChatGPT Conversation Outline is a local-first browser extension developed by Wisteria Software Ltd. Core outlining functionality runs entirely within your browser. Certain services, such as license verification and payment workflows, rely on secure backend infrastructure.
2. Data Collection
We collect only data that is strictly necessary to operate, secure, and provide the product.
Data that may be processed includes:
- IP address and request metadata during license activation or verification (for security, fraud prevention, anti-abuse, and diagnostics)
- License and activation status data
- Purchase-related identifiers provided by Paddle (Merchant of Record)
- Support communication data when you contact us
IP addresses are not used for advertising, profiling, or tracking. We do not sell personal data and we do not use third-party advertising trackers.
3. Local Processing and Storage
The extension processes conversation content locally within your browser to generate a navigable outline.
Conversation content is not transmitted to our servers for analytics or marketing purposes.
For licensing purposes, the extension may store technical information locally within Chrome extension storage, such as license, activation, or trial status. This information is used solely to:
- Validate subscription or trial status
- Enable or restrict Pro features
This information:
- Is stored only on the user's device
- May be checked against our licensing service when activation or verification is required
- Is not sold or shared for advertising purposes
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under UK GDPR or EU GDPR, we process limited technical data under the following legal bases:
- Performance of a contract – to provide paid Pro features and license validation
- Legitimate interests – to ensure platform security, prevent fraud, and maintain service integrity
5. Third-Party Services
We use selected third-party service providers to support payment processing and infrastructure operations.
Payments are processed by Paddle (Merchant of Record). Purchase and checkout information is processed under Paddle's privacy and compliance framework.
Infrastructure providers (such as hosting or content delivery networks) may process technical request data as necessary to securely deliver services.
6. International Data Transfers
Our service infrastructure providers may process data in the United Kingdom, European Union, or other jurisdictions in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
7. Data Retention and User Control
Local extension data remains under your control. Uninstalling the extension or clearing extension storage removes local data.
Server-side technical logs are retained only as long as reasonably necessary for security, legal compliance, fraud prevention, and service operations.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: [email protected]