Privacy Policy
We built NewsLens to help you read smarter — not to collect data about how you read.
Last updated: June 3, 202601Overview
NewsLens does not collect, transmit, store, or sell any personally identifiable information. The extension operates entirely on your device, and article content is only sent to AI services for the purpose of generating analysis — never for tracking, profiling, or advertising.
This Privacy Policy applies to the NewsLens browser extension available on the Chrome Web Store. By installing and using NewsLens, you agree to the practices described here.
02Data we do not collect
NewsLens does not collect any of the following:
We do not use analytics, tracking pixels, or any third-party data collection SDK.
03How article analysis works
When you open the NewsLens side panel on a supported news site, the extension extracts the text content of the article you are currently reading. This text is then sent to the following services to generate an analysis:
- Anthropic API — for AI-powered analysis of the article's content, framing, and missing context.
- Serper API — for web search queries to cross-reference claims in the article with additional sources.
Article text is transmitted solely to produce the analysis result displayed in your side panel. It is not stored on any server controlled by NewsLens, and it is not used to train AI models or build user profiles.
Analysis is only performed when you explicitly open the side panel and request it. NewsLens does not run in the background or send data passively.
04Local storage
NewsLens stores the following information locally on your device using the browser's built-in storage API:
- Your Anthropic API key (entered by you, stored locally, never transmitted to NewsLens servers)
- Your Serper API key (same as above)
- User preferences such as the selected analysis model and display language
This data never leaves your device except when used directly to make API requests to Anthropic and Serper on your behalf. You can clear this data at any time by removing the extension or clearing your browser's extension storage.
05Third-party services
NewsLens relies on two external services to function:
- Anthropic (api.anthropic.com) — Article text is sent to Anthropic's API using your own API key. Anthropic's data practices are governed by their own Privacy Policy.
- Serper (google.serper.dev) — Search queries are sent to Serper using your own API key. Serper's data practices are governed by their own privacy policy.
NewsLens has no affiliation with either service and does not receive any data from them beyond the API responses shown to you.
06Permissions explained
NewsLens requests the following browser permissions, each with a specific purpose:
- activeTab — to detect when you are on a supported news site and to initiate analysis.
- scripting — to extract article text from the page for analysis.
- sidePanel — to display the analysis in the browser's side panel.
- storage — to save your API keys and preferences locally.
- tabs — to detect page navigation and reset the panel accordingly.
- Host permissions (news sites) — to run the content script on supported Israeli news sites only.
07Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the extension after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
08Contact
Questions about privacy?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how NewsLens handles data, please reach out.