Introduction
1570058 B.C. LTD. ("we," "our," or "us") operates the Pinpoint Chrome extension. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our extension.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy complies with applicable privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of British Columbia and the requirements of the Chrome Web Store.
Information We Collect
Information you provide:
- Google Account Email: When you sign in with Google, we receive your email address to identify your account and manage your subscription.
- Questions and Queries: The questions you type into the extension are sent to our servers to generate AI-powered responses.
Information collected automatically:
- Usage Data: We track the number of queries you make to enforce usage limits for free trials and subscriptions.
Information we do NOT collect:
- We do not collect or store your browsing history
- We do not access pages outside of CanLII case pages
- We do not store the content of legal cases you view
- We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide the AI-powered Q&A and summarization features
- Manage your subscription and billing
- Track usage against your plan limits
- Respond to your support requests
- Improve and optimize our service
Data Retention
- Questions and Responses: Your questions are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers. They are discarded after generating a response.
- Account Information: Your email and usage count are retained while your account is active. If you cancel your subscription, we retain minimal records for legal and accounting purposes.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google OAuth: For secure sign-in. Google's privacy policy applies to their authentication service.
- Stripe: For payment processing. Stripe handles all credit card information directly—we never see or store your full card number. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- Groq: For AI model inference. Your queries are processed by Groq's API. See Groq's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare: For hosting our backend services. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure authentication via Google OAuth
- No storage of sensitive payment information (handled by Stripe)
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@pinpointlabs.io.
Chrome Extension Permissions
Pinpoint requests the following browser permissions:
- activeTab: To read the content of the CanLII case page you're viewing
- sidePanel: To display the Q&A interface
- identity: To enable Google sign-in
- storage: To save your preferences locally
- contextMenus: To provide the "Get Gist" right-click feature
These permissions are used solely for the stated purposes and do not grant access to unrelated browsing activity.
Children's Privacy
Pinpoint is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: support@pinpointlabs.io
- Company: 1570058 B.C. LTD.
- Location: British Columbia, Canada