Privacy Policy — AutoDiag AI Copilot

1. Overview & Local-First Architecture

AutoDiag AI Copilot — GTSE & RO Assistant ("the Extension") is a client-side browser extension designed for automotive diagnostic technicians. We do not operate any proprietary backend servers, analytics trackers, or user databases. All file parsing (.gtse archives, PDF/HTML/CSV specifications) is performed 100% locally within your browser.

2. Data Stored Locally

The Extension uses chrome.storage.local solely on your device to store:

• Your personal Google Gemini API Key (entered by you in Settings).
• Your preferred AI model selection, Repair Order (RO) formatting preset, and privacy masking preferences.

Your API key and settings are never transmitted to the developer or any third party other than Google's official Gemini API endpoint when you explicitly trigger an AI action.

3. Diagnostic Data & Built-In PII Anonymization

When you click an AI analysis or RO generation button, the Extension sends the selected diagnostic context (DTC codes, Record of Behavior codes, Freeze Frame / Data List values, and technician notes) directly from your browser to https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/ using your own API key.

• Automatic PII Stripping: By default, the Extension automatically strips Technician Name, User ID, and Dealership Code from diagnostic files before any AI request is sent.
• Optional VIN Masking: Users can enable VIN serial masking (redacting the last 6 digits of the VIN) in Settings.

4. Third-Party Sharing & Sale of Data

We do not collect, store, sell, rent, or transfer any user data, browsing history, or diagnostic records to any third parties.

5. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the Extension, please visit https://torquelexus.com.