LCSH Recommendation Tool Chrome Extension Privacy Policy

LCSH Recommendation Tool Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 7, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the LCSH Recommendation Tool Chrome Extension (“we,” “our,” or “the Extension”) collects, uses, shares, and protects user information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand how your data is handled when using our Extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Gemini API Key: You may provide your personal Gemini API key to enable the Extension’s functionality.
  • Bibliographic Information: You may enter titles, authors, abstracts, tables of contents, and other bibliographic data into the Extension.
  • Images: You may upload images of book covers, title pages, or other bibliographic materials in PNG or JPEG formats.
  • Conversation History: The Extension saves your cataloging sessions and LCSH recommendations.

2.2 Information We Do Not Collect

  • We do not collect personally identifiable information beyond what you explicitly provide.
  • We do not track your browsing history or activities outside of the Extension’s functionality.
  • We do not maintain any server-side storage of your data; all storage is local to your browser.
  • Image data is not stored in conversation history (only metadata is saved).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to:

  • Process bibliographic information to generate LCSH recommendations.
  • Send image data to the Gemini API for analysis (when you upload images).
  • Compare suggested terms with the Library of Congress database for validation.
  • Generate MARC records for validated terms.
  • Save your session history locally for your future reference.
  • Store your Gemini API key locally for convenience between sessions.

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

  • All user data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome’s storage API.
  • Your Gemini API key and conversation history are saved only on your device.
  • No data is transmitted to our servers or any third parties except as described below.

4.2 Third-Party Services

  • Google Gemini API: When you use the Extension, bibliographic information and any uploaded images are sent to Google’s Gemini API for processing. This transmission is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • Library of Congress (id.loc.gov): The Extension sends queries to the Library of Congress database to validate suggested terms. No personal information is included in these queries.

4.3 Security Measures

  • We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your data within the Extension.
  • Your Gemini API key is stored securely in your browser’s local storage.
  • All communications with external APIs use secure HTTPS connections.

5. User Control and Rights

You have full control over your data:

  • You can clear your conversation history at any time through the Extension’s management options.
  • You can remove your Gemini API key from storage.
  • You can uninstall the Extension to remove all locally stored data.
  • You can choose not to upload images or provide certain bibliographic information.

6. Children’s Privacy

The Extension is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete that information.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Chrome Web Store and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

8. Data Retention

Your data is retained only as long as you choose to keep it in your browser’s local storage. We do not maintain any server-side or cloud storage of your data.

9. International Data Transfers

As all data is stored locally and only transmitted directly from your browser to the specified third-party services (Google Gemini API and id.loc.gov), there are no additional international data transfers conducted by the Extension itself beyond those services’ own practices.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

extensions@098484.xyz

11. Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The Extension is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)