Idea Eval v2 Privacy Policy

Privacy-first design with dual access models

Last updated: July 3, 2025

TL;DR: Idea Eval v2 offers two access modes. Credit System: Minimal data collection (Chrome ID only) with secure Stripe payments. BYOK Mode: Zero data collection, API keys stored locally. We never sell your data.

Overview

Idea Eval v2 is a Chrome extension that evaluates startup ideas from tweets using AI perspectives. We offer two access models with different privacy implications.

Access Models

Credit System (Recommended)

Purchase credit packs for evaluations. We handle AI processing on secure backend infrastructure.

BYOK Mode (Bring Your Own Key)

Use your own AI provider API keys for unlimited evaluations.

What Data We Collect

Credit System Data Collection

BYOK Mode Data Collection

How Your Data Is Used

Credit Management (Credit System Only)

API Keys (BYOK Mode Only)

Tweet Content (Both Modes)

External Website Content

Data Storage

Data Type Storage Location Duration Who Can Access
Chrome ID (Credit System) Our Secure Database Until account deletion Idea Eval only (encrypted)
Credit Balance & Usage Our Secure Database Until account deletion Idea Eval only (encrypted)
API Keys (BYOK Mode) Chrome Local Storage Until you remove them Only you
Extension Settings Chrome Local Storage Until you change them Only you
Edited Tweet Content Chrome Local Storage Session-based Only you
Evaluation Results Not stored Display only Only you

Third-Party Services

Idea Eval interacts with these third-party services based on your access mode:

Payment Processing

AI Providers

Infrastructure

Websites

Permissions Explained

Required Permissions

Optional Permissions

Data Security

Credit System Security

BYOK System Security

BYOK Security Considerations

BYOK Security Disclosure: API keys in BYOK mode are stored in Chrome's local storage without additional encryption. Credit System users don't need to worry about API key security.

BYOK Security Measures (For BYOK Users Only)

BYOK Security Limitations

BYOK Best Practices

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

Credit System Users

BYOK Users

Children's Privacy

Idea Eval is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

If we update this privacy policy, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Transparency

We believe in transparency about our privacy practices. This policy comprehensively outlines how we handle your data in both access modes. All backend services use industry-standard security practices.

Data Retention

Credit System

BYOK Mode

Contact

For privacy questions or concerns:

Privacy Recommendation: Credit System offers the best privacy-to-convenience ratio with minimal data collection and no API key management. BYOK Mode provides zero data collection but requires API key security responsibility.