WiseOptIn is a Chrome extension designed to help users understand and manage online terms, policies, and consent prompts before clicking "Agree." It provides automatic policy detection, AI-assisted evaluation, a dedicated chatbot for clarifications, and privacy assurances about not storing your browsing activity. The goal is to empower users to make informed decisions about what they sign up for and what data they may share.
How WiseOptIn Works
- Automatic detection: When you navigate to a page where you are signing up or a privacy policy/terms are displayed, WiseOptIn automatically detects these prompts.
- Clear evaluation: The extension analyzes the policy or terms using AI-based criteria to help you quickly understand key aspects such as data collection, usage, retention, sharing, and rights.
- Chatbot help: The WiseOptIn Chatbot is available to answer questions in simple terms about specific parts of the policy or terms.
- Privacy-first: WiseOptIn does not store your browsing activity or the websites you visit; it only reads the policies and terms to help you decide.
How to Use WiseOptIn
- Install the WiseOptIn extension for Chrome.
- Navigate to a sign-up page or view a policy/terms document.
- Let WiseOptIn detect the prompt and present a policy evaluation.
- Ask the Chatbot any questions you have for clarification.
- Decide whether to agree based on the evaluation and your preferences.
Disclaimer: WiseOptIn is a learning tool to assist with understanding terms and is not a substitute for legal advice. Upgrades provide more features and unlimited evaluations.
Features and Capabilities
- Automatic detection of sign-up prompts and policies
- AI-powered evaluation of terms and privacy policies
- Simple, user-friendly explanations of complex legal text
- WiseOptIn Chatbot for on-demand questions
- Privacy-conscious: reads policies without storing your browsing data
- Free starter access with optional paid upgrades for more evaluations
How It Works
- Detect: Scans pages for terms, policies, and consent prompts.
- Evaluate: AI analyzes data collection, usage, sharing, retention, and user rights.
- Explain: Provides plain-language summaries and key points.
- Assist: Chatbot answers questions about specific sections.
- Protect: Helps you make informed consent decisions while preserving privacy.
Safety and Legal Considerations
- This tool explains policies in plain language and does not modify or sign you into services on your behalf.
- It is not legal advice; consult a professional for complex or high-stakes agreements.
Core Features
- Automatic detection of signup prompts and privacy policies on web pages
- AI-driven evaluation of terms and privacy policies
- Simple, plain-language explanations of complex terms
- WiseOptIn Chatbot for quick questions and clarifications
- Privacy-preserving: does not store your browsing activity or visited sites
- Free access with optional upgrades for unlimited evaluations