Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information for the Hacker News ChatGPT Plugin ("the Plugin"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using the Plugin. By using the Plugin, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use the Plugin.

This Plugin utilizes publicly available user-generated data from Hacker News. By using the Plugin, you acknowledge and agree that your use of Hacker News is also subject to the Hacker News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://ycombinator.com/legal.

1. Information We Collect

The only data we collect from users of the plugin are the API parameters submitted to our server by ChatGPT or the demo web page. This may include parts of the question you submitted to either service. We do not collect any personal information or identifiers about users, such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, or any other information that could be used to identify individuals. We do not store any additional information about the queries or the users who submit them. The anonymous query data is only retained for a limited period of time to provide and improve the service.

2. How We Use the Information

We use the anonymized query data solely for the purpose of processing and generating responses within the Plugin, and for improving the service for everyone over time. We do not use this data for any other purposes, such as advertising, marketing, or profiling users.

3. Disclosure of Information

We do not share or sell the anonymized query data to any third parties. We will only disclose the data if required by law, in response to a valid court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety or the rights, property, or safety of others.

4. Security

We take appropriate measures to protect the security of the anonymized query data. While we strive to protect your information, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of the information we collect.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our website, and the updated Privacy Policy will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of thePlugin after any changes to the Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.



Terms of Service

Please read these Terms of Service ("Terms") carefully before using the Hacker News ChatGPT Plugin ("the Plugin"). Your access to and use of the Plugin is conditioned upon your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. By using the Plugin, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, you must not use the Plugin.

The Plugin generates content based on publicly available user-generated data from Hacker News. By using the Plugin, you acknowledge and agree that your use of Hacker News is also subject to the Hacker News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, which can be found at https://ycombinator.com/legal.

1. License

Subject to your compliance with these Terms, we grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, and revocable license to access and use the Plugin for your personal, non-commercial use.

2. Restrictions

You agree not to: a. Use the Plugin for any illegal, unauthorized, or harmful purpose; b. Modify, copy, reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works based on the Plugin; c. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Plugin or any part thereof; d. Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks, or interfere with the proper functioning of the Plugin; e. Use the Plugin in any way that could damage, disable, or impair the Plugin or interfere with others' use of the Plugin; f. Share, sublicense, or transfer your rights to use the Plugin to any third party.

3. Termination

We may terminate or suspend your access to and use of the Plugin at any time, with or without cause, and without prior notice. Upon termination, your right to use the Plugin will immediately cease. You may also terminate your use of the Plugin at any time by ceasing all use of the Plugin.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Plugin is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. We do not warrant that the Plugin will be error-free, uninterrupted, secure, or free from viruses or other harmful components, or that defects will be corrected.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall we, our affiliates, directors, officers, employees, or agents be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or revenues, whether incurred directly or indirectly, arising out of or in connection with your use of, or inability to use, the Plugin, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

6. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless us, our affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Plugin or your breach of these Terms.

7. Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Any changes to the Terms will be posted on our website, and the updated Terms will be effective upon posting. Your continued use of the Plugin after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.