Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

1. Introduction

Jump Seat AI Pty Ltd ABN 55 688 110 867 ("we", "us", "our", "Company") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Valerie browser extension ("Extension", "Service").

This Privacy Policy is governed by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and complies with Victorian and Australian law.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Local Browser Storage

Valerie stores the following information locally in your browser only using Chrome's storage API:

• Domain Preferences: List of websites you've chosen to allow or block AI tools on
• Behavioral Detection Setting: Your preference for enabling/disabling behavioral AI detection

2.2 Information We Do NOT Collect

We explicitly do NOT collect, access, or transmit:

• Your browsing history or website visits
• Personal information (name, email, phone, address, etc.)
• Passwords or login credentials
• Payment information
• IP addresses
• Device identifiers or fingerprints
• Location data
• Content of web pages you visit
• User interaction data or analytics
• Cookies or tracking data
• Any data when the extension is disabled or uninstalled

3. How We Use Your Information

The information stored locally in your browser is used solely for the following purposes:

• Preference Storage: To remember which websites you've chosen to allow or block AI tools on
• Feature Functionality: To enable/disable behavioral detection based on your preference
• User Experience: To prevent repeatedly showing prompts for websites you've already made decisions about

All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to external servers for any purpose.

4. Data Security

Your data security is ensured through the following measures:

• Local Storage Only: All data is stored locally using Chrome's secure storage API
• No Network Transmission: The extension does not transmit data over the network
• No External Servers: We do not operate servers that collect or process your data
• Browser-Level Protection: Your data is protected by your browser's security mechanisms
• User Control: You can delete all extension data at any time by removing sites from your lists or uninstalling the extension

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Do Not Collect or Share Your Data

Since Valerie does not collect any personal information or usage data, there is no data to share with third parties.

5.2 No Third-Party Access

The extension does not:

• Send data to analytics services
• Use third-party tracking or advertising networks
• Share information with marketing companies
• Integrate with social media platforms
• Use external APIs or services that access your data

6. Data Retention

Your locally stored preferences (allowed/blocked domain lists and settings) are retained only as long as you keep the extension installed.

To delete your data:

• Remove individual sites: Click the Valerie icon and remove domains from your allowed/blocked lists
• Delete all data: Uninstall the extension from chrome://extensions/

Upon uninstallation, all locally stored data is automatically removed by your browser.

7. Your Rights Under Australian Law

Under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights:

• Access: You can view your allowed/blocked lists anytime by clicking the extension icon
• Correction: You can modify your preferences by adding/removing domains from your lists
• Deletion: You can delete individual preferences or all data by uninstalling the extension
• Control: You have complete control over all data, as it's stored only on your device

Since no data is collected or transmitted by us, requests for access, correction, or deletion relate only to data stored locally on your device, which you control directly.

8. Permissions Requested

Valerie requests the following browser permissions:

9. Cookies and Tracking

Valerie does NOT use cookies or any tracking technologies. The extension:

• Does not set or read cookies
• Does not use tracking pixels or beacons
• Does not use analytics or telemetry
• Does not track user behavior or interactions

10. International Data Transfers

Since Valerie does not collect or transmit any data, there are no international data transfers. All data remains on your local device within your browser's storage.

11. Children's Privacy

Valerie does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone, including children. The extension operates entirely locally and does not distinguish between users of different ages since no user data is collected.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Displaying a prominent notice on the extension's installation page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the Extension after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Open Source and Transparency

Valerie's commitment to privacy can be verified through:

• Source Code Review: All extension files are readable JavaScript/HTML/CSS that you can inspect
• No Obfuscation: The code is not minified or obfuscated, ensuring full transparency
• Local Operation: You can verify through browser developer tools that no network requests are made to external servers

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

15. Complaints and Dispute Resolution

If you have a complaint about how we handle your personal information, please contact us first at contact[at]jumpseatai.com. We will investigate and respond to your complaint within 30 days.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with:

16. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia. Any disputes arising from this Privacy Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Victoria.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 17, 2025 and is effective immediately.