This Privacy Policy describes how flash-ask ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares personal data when you use the flash-ask Chrome extension and the flash-ask.com website.
This Privacy Policy describes how flash-ask ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, and shares personal data when you use the flash-ask Chrome extension and the flash-ask.com website.
Contact for privacy matters: privacy@flash-ask.com
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account identification and transactional emails |
| Google display name | Displaying your name in the extension popup |
| Google profile picture | Displaying your avatar in the extension popup |
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Google account ID | Linking your Google sign-in to your flash-ask account |
| PayPal order/transaction ID | Confirming payment and activating your subscription |
| Monthly query count | Enforcing the subscription usage limit |
| Query type (multiple_choice or open) | Aggregated usage analytics — no query content is stored |
| Approximate IP address | Rate limiting and fraud prevention via server logs |
| Timestamp of each query | Enforcing monthly limits and detecting abuse |
| Device session identifier | Enforcing the single active session policy |
| Temporary authentication code (auth_code) | Single-use code valid for 5 minutes used during the Google sign-in flow. Automatically deleted upon use or expiration. |
We use the data listed above exclusively for the following purposes:
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or any purpose other than those stated above.
| Provider | Data shared | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Groq | Query text and screen captures (not linked to your identity) | AI response generation |
| OAuth authentication flow | Sign-in authentication | |
| PayPal | Payment processing | Subscription payment |
| Resend | Your email address | Sending welcome emails |
| Railway | Hosting infrastructure | Server and database hosting |
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party for commercial purposes.
When you submit a query through the extension, that content is transmitted to Groq's API via our servers for processing. This transmission:
We recommend that you do not submit sensitive personal data or confidential business information through the extension.
| Data type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Email address and Google profile | For the duration of your account, plus 90 days after deletion request |
| Session tokens | Until expiration (30 days) or logout |
| Monthly query count | 13 months from creation |
| Query logs (type and timestamp, no content) | 6 months from creation |
| Server access logs (IP, timestamp) | 30 days, then automatically deleted |
| PayPal transaction ID | As required by financial record-keeping obligations (generally 5–7 years) |
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@flash-ask.com with the subject "Privacy Request". We will respond within 30 days.
If you are located in the European Union, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users by email within 72 hours of becoming aware, to the extent required by applicable law.
The flash-ask Chrome extension does not use cookies. Your session token is stored in chrome.storage.local solely to maintain your authenticated session. This token expires after 30 days and is not used for tracking or advertising.
The flash-ask.com website may use a session token stored in your browser's local storage to maintain your dashboard session, subject to the same conditions above.
The Service is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, contact privacy@flash-ask.com and we will delete it promptly.
Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States, where our infrastructure providers (Railway, Groq, Resend) operate. By using the Service, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries that may have different data protection standards than your own.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version at flash-ask.com/privacy with a revised "Last updated" date. For material changes, we will notify registered users by email at least 7 days before the changes take effect.
Privacy: privacy@flash-ask.com
Support: support@flash-ask.com
Website: flash-ask.com