Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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1. Overview

Dualogues ("the Extension") is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with OpenAI or ChatGPT. It is a Chrome browser extension that helps users navigate long ChatGPT conversations. This privacy policy explains how the Extension handles user data.

2. Data Collection

The Extension does not collect, transmit, or share any user data externally. All data processing happens entirely within the user's browser. It reads your sent messages locally to generate navigation summaries (see Section 3), but never sends this data anywhere. Specifically:

• It does not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal identity information.
• It does not collect ChatGPT account information or login credentials.
• It does not use cookies or any tracking technologies.
• It does not collect browsing history or information about other websites visited.

3. Data Usage

The Extension accesses the following data from ChatGPT pages, strictly within the user's browser:

• Conversation message text sent by the user — to generate short question summaries for the navigation panel.
• DOM structure of the ChatGPT page — to position navigation markers and track conversation layout.
• The page's color theme (light/dark) — to match the extension's appearance to the page.

The extension locally parses ChatGPT conversation response data already loaded by ChatGPT. It extracts and stores only user-sent message text (truncated to navigation-relevant length) needed for conversation navigation; assistant message text is not stored or displayed; no data is transmitted externally.

4. Data Storage

The Extension uses the following browser-local storage mechanisms:

• IndexedDB: Stores conversation structure and question summaries for restoring navigation state across page refreshes. Data is isolated by ChatGPT conversation ID.
• chrome.storage.local: Stores user preference settings (such as panel pin state). It does not contain any conversation content.

All data is stored locally on the user's device and is never uploaded to any server. Data retention lasts as long as the extension is installed; uninstalling the extension automatically deletes all data.

5. Data Security

All data is stored within Chrome's built-in sandbox (IndexedDB and chrome.storage.local), which is isolated from other extensions and websites. The Extension does not use custom encryption because no data ever leaves this sandbox.

6. Data Deletion

Users can manage or delete data through the following methods:

• Type chrome://settings/content/all in the Chrome address bar, find chatgpt.com, and click "Clear data".
• Uninstall the Dualogues extension, which automatically clears all extension-related data.

7. Third-Party Services

The Extension does not connect to any third-party services, including but not limited to:

• It does not use third-party analytics or tracking services (such as Google Analytics).
• It does not use third-party advertising services.
• It does not share any data with any third party.
• It does not call any remote APIs.

8. Permissions

The Chrome permissions requested by the Extension and their purposes:

• Access chatgpt.com page content: Read conversation message structure to generate navigation markers.
• Local storage: Save conversation navigation data and user settings locally in the browser.
• Page script injection: Injects a lightweight script (chatgpt-network-bridge.js) into the ChatGPT page to observe conversation data already loaded in the page. This script does not modify page behavior or communicate externally.

The Extension does not request any sensitive permissions (such as bookmarks, history, downloads, or tab management).

9. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of digital consent in their jurisdiction.

10. Policy Changes

This privacy policy may be revised as extension features are updated. Significant changes will be communicated to users in the extension update notes. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

For privacy-related questions or data requests, please contact:

Email: [email protected]