AI Wattch is built with a privacy-first approach. The extension:

• Only stores configuration settings.
• Does not store conversation content or chat history.
• Does not track user behavior across websites.

Settings are stored locally using chrome.storage.local. Only configuration and preference values are saved:

• Token energy factors and characters-per-token ratio.
• PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) values.
• Grid emissions factors (IP-based region detection is optional).
• UI preferences (e.g., overlay position, theme).
• No conversation data is ever persisted to storage.

• Console logs are primarily for development and debugging.
• No sensitive user data is ever logged.
• Logs are not persisted or sent to any external server.

• Logs exist only within the browser's console.
• Logs are cleared when the browser or tab is closed.
• There is no automatic log collection or external transmission.

Developers can view logs through the Chrome DevTools Console or by enabling the extension's debug mode.

The extension requests the minimum permissions required to function:

• storage: For saving user preferences and configuration.
• host_permissions: Limited to supported AI platforms (e.g., chat.openai.com, chatgpt.com, claude.ai).

If you discover a security vulnerability within this project, please report it responsibly:

1. Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
2. Include:
   • A detailed description of the issue.
   • Steps to reproduce the vulnerability.
   • The potential impact of the issue.

We aim to acknowledge receipt of your report within 48 hours.

• Current Version: 1.0.11 (MV3)
• Supported Platforms: ChatGPT (Free/Plus), Claude.ai
• Last Security Review: Jan 2026