Introduction
TimebackTutor is an AI-powered learning companion designed to help students with mathematical content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our application and browser extension.
Information We Collect
Automatic Data Collection
TimebackTutor operates primarily as a client-side application. When you use our software:
- Website Content Analysis: Our application analyzes the HTML content of web pages you visit to identify mathematical expressions and educational content
- Local Processing: All content analysis is performed locally on your device
- No Personal Data Storage: We do not store personal information, browsing history, or user profiles
Browser Extension Data
Our Chrome extension:
- Accesses page content only when actively used on supported educational websites
- Processes mathematical content locally within your browser
- Does not transmit personal data to external servers
Third-Party Services
TimebackTutor integrates with the following third-party services to enhance functionality:
MathJax
- Used for rendering mathematical expressions and equations
- Processes mathematical notation locally in your browser
- No personal data is shared with MathJax servers
Google APIs
- Used for enhanced AI functionality and content processing
- API calls may include mathematical content for processing
- No personally identifiable information is transmitted
- Subject to Google's Privacy Policy for API usage
How We Use Information
The limited data we process is used solely to:
- Analyze mathematical content on web pages
- Provide AI-powered tutoring assistance
- Render mathematical expressions clearly
- Improve the accuracy of content recognition
We do not:
- Store your personal information
- Track your browsing habits
- Create user profiles
- Share data with third parties for marketing purposes
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Local Processing: Most data processing occurs locally on your device
- Minimal Data Transmission: Only necessary mathematical content is processed through APIs
- No Persistent Storage: We do not maintain databases of user information
- Secure Connections: All API communications use encrypted HTTPS connections
Student Privacy
TimebackTutor is designed with student privacy in mind:
- No student names, grades, or personal information is collected
- Educational content analysis is performed anonymously
- Parents and educators can use the application without privacy concerns
- Compliant with educational privacy best practices
Browser Extension Privacy
Our Chrome extension operates with minimal permissions:
- Active Tab Access: Only accesses the current tab when explicitly activated
- Limited Scope: Primarily works with Math Academy and similar educational sites
- No Background Tracking: Does not monitor browsing when not in use
- Local Storage Only: Any temporary data is stored locally in your browser
Your Rights
Since we don't store personal data, traditional data rights don't apply. However, you can:
- Uninstall the application or browser extension at any time
- Disable the extension for specific websites
- Contact us with any privacy concerns
- Request information about our data practices
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
- We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through our website
- Continued use of TimebackTutor constitutes acceptance of any changes
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.