Cookie Policy for Helix AI

Last Updated: [Date]

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Helix AI Chrome extension handles cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Do We Use Cookies?

No, we do not use cookies, web beacons, or any tracking technologies.

Our extension:

  • Does not set any cookies
  • Does not use localStorage for tracking purposes (only for extension functionality)
  • Does not use tracking pixels or web beacons
  • Does not employ any analytics or advertising technologies

Local Storage Usage

Our extension uses Chrome's local storage API (chrome.storage.local) to store:

  • Extension settings and preferences
  • Chat conversation history
  • Encrypted API keys (if you use external AI providers)
  • Cached page content (only when explicitly requested)

This storage is:

  • Local only: Data never leaves your device
  • Functional: Required for the extension to work properly
  • Not cookies: This is browser storage, not traditional cookies sent to servers
  • User-controlled: You can clear this data by uninstalling the extension or clearing Chrome extension data

Third-Party Cookies

We do not set third-party cookies. When you use external AI providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, or Gemini), those services may use cookies according to their own policies. We recommend reviewing:

Browser Storage vs. Cookies

Our extension uses browser storage APIs (specifically chrome.storage.local) which are:

  • Different from HTTP cookies
  • Not transmitted to servers
  • Stored only on your device
  • Used solely for extension functionality

Your Choices

You have control over local storage:

  • Disable extension: Stop using the extension to prevent any local storage
  • Uninstall: Removing the extension clears all associated local storage
  • Clear data: You can clear extension data through Chrome's extension management interface

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at [Your Contact Email/Support Channel].

Summary: We do not use cookies. Any local storage is purely functional and never transmitted to servers.