Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Tom AI ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and web application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name
• Password (encrypted and hashed)
• Professional bio (optional)

2.2 Target Information

Information about people you want to engage with:

• Names
• LinkedIn and Twitter profile URLs
• Relationship metadata (type, notes, tags)
• Profile information extracted from public profiles (name, tagline, bio)

2.3 Activity Data

We log engagement activities to provide you with reports:

• Timestamps of automated likes
• Platform (LinkedIn or Twitter)
• Post content previews (500 character limit)
• Success/failure status

2.4 Usage Data

Basic technical information:

• Browser type and version
• Chrome extension installation status
• Automation schedule preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain the Tom AI service
• Automate engagement with your target profiles
• Display activity reports and statistics
• Improve our service and develop new features
• Send service-related notifications (if enabled)
• Provide customer support

4. Data Storage and Security

Security Measures:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt (industry-standard encryption)
• Data transmitted over HTTPS/SSL encryption
• Database access restricted and password-protected
• Regular security audits and updates

Data Location: Your data is stored on secure servers in the United States.

5. Chrome Extension Permissions

The Tom AI Chrome extension requires the following permissions:

• storage: To store your authentication token and automation logs locally
• alarms: To schedule periodic automation runs
• activeTab: To interact with LinkedIn and Twitter pages when automation runs
• scripting: To execute automation scripts on LinkedIn and Twitter
• contextMenus: To provide "Add to Tom AI" right-click option
• notifications: To display error messages and status updates

Important: We do NOT access your LinkedIn or Twitter login credentials. We only interact with public-facing pages while you are logged in to those platforms in your browser.

6. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:

• When required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• With service providers who assist in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)

We will NEVER share your target lists or activity data with third parties.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and all associated data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Disable automation at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

8. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies for essential functionality:

• Authentication token: Stored in localStorage to keep you logged in
• Chrome extension storage: Local automation logs and settings

We do NOT use third-party tracking or advertising cookies.

9. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account:

• Personal information is permanently deleted within 30 days
• Activity logs may be retained in anonymized form for analytics
• Backups are purged within 90 days

10. Children's Privacy

Tom AI is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Tom AI after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://staytom.ai