Browser Extension Privacy Policy

1. About This Extension

Varie Mate is a browser extension that provides an AI companion experience while you browse the web. Your companion can react to content you view, provide commentary on videos, and engage in conversations with you.

2. Information We Collect

Identifiers

• Extension ID: A randomly generated anonymous identifier stored locally in your browser to distinguish your Extension instance. This ID is not linked to your personal identity unless you create an account.
• Account Information: If you sign in, we associate your Extension with your Varie account (email, display name, profile picture from your login provider).

Browsing Context Data (when Session Memory is enabled)

• Page titles and URLs of websites you visit
• Video metadata (title, channel name) when watching YouTube
• Your interactions with the AI companion (messages, reactions)

User-Generated Content

• Chat messages and conversations with your AI companion
• Character preferences and customization settings
• Feedback and ratings you provide

Technical Data

• Browser type and version
• Extension version
• Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Data

We use data collected through the Extension to:

• Provide personalized AI companion responses based on your browsing context
• Generate relevant commentary and reactions to content you view
• Maintain conversation history for continuity (when enabled)
• Improve our AI models and service quality
• Diagnose technical issues and improve performance

4. Data Storage

Local Storage (Your Browser)

• Authentication tokens
• Privacy preferences
• Selected character and display settings
• Cached data for faster performance

Server Storage (Our Systems)

• Account information (if signed in)
• Conversation history (when Session Memory is enabled)
• Usage analytics (anonymized)
• Rate limiting data

5. Your Privacy Controls

Session Memory Toggle

You can disable "Session Memory" at any time through the Extension settings or the new tab page. When disabled:

• We do not store your browsing context on our servers
• Page titles and URLs are not retained
• The AI companion provides generic responses without personalized context
• Previously stored context data is not used for new interactions

Guest Mode

You can use the Extension without creating an account. In guest mode:

• Only an anonymous Extension ID identifies your session
• Data is associated with your Extension instance, not your personal identity
• Rate limits apply to prevent abuse

Account Controls

If you have a Varie account, you can:

• View and export your data at varie.ai/settings
• Delete specific conversation history
• Request complete account deletion (see below)

6. Data Retention

Data Type	Retention Period
Browsing context (Session Memory)	30 days, or until you disable Session Memory
Conversation history	Until you delete it, or account deletion
Anonymous usage analytics	90 days
Account information	Until account deletion
Error logs	30 days

7. Data Deletion

Extension Uninstallation

Uninstalling the Extension removes all locally stored data from your browser. Server-side data associated with your anonymous Extension ID will be automatically deleted after 90 days of inactivity.

Account Deletion

You may request complete deletion of your account and all associated data by:

• Visiting varie.ai/settings and selecting "Delete Account"
• Emailing dev@varie.ai with your account email

Upon deletion request, we will:

• Delete your account information within 30 days
• Remove all conversation history
• Anonymize any remaining analytics data
• Confirm deletion via email

8. Contact Us

Questions about this Extension Privacy Policy? Please contact us at dev@varie.ai.