Last Update: May 2026

  1. Introduction AI Email Shield is a Chrome extension that helps users detect phishing emails and identify important messages within Gmail. We are committed to protecting your privacy.
  2. Data Collection We do NOT collect, store, or share personal data. The extension may access: Email subject and content (only within your browser) User-selected priority preferences Optional API key (stored locally)
  3. How Data is Used Data is used only to: Detect phishing or risky emails Identify priority emails based on your preferences All processing happens locally in your browser.
  4. Email Content Usage AI Email Shield processes email content only for: Security analysis (phishing detection) Priority classification We do NOT: Store email content Send email data to external servers (unless AI API is used) Use data for advertising or profiling
  5. Third-Party Services If AI features are enabled (e.g., via Groq API): Email content may be sent to the AI provider for processing We do not store or control this data
  6. Permissions Used The extension may use: Gmail access → to read email content for analysis Storage → to save user preferences locally No data is transmitted outside the user’s device unless explicitly required for AI features.
  7. Data Sharing & Security We do NOT: Sell user data Share data with third parties Track users All processing is done locally to ensure maximum security.
  8. Contact & Updates We may update this policy from time to time. For questions: Email: [email protected]