NBSE Consulting ("NBSE", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Octopart electronic component search application (the "App") available through the ChatGPT platform. This Privacy Policy explains what information the App processes, how it is used, who it is shared with, how long it is retained, and the choices available to users.
By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
The App processes limited information necessary to fulfill electronic component pricing and availability queries.
When you interact with the App through ChatGPT, we receive the inputs required to perform your request, including:
These inputs are used only to retrieve relevant component pricing and availability information.
The ChatGPT platform provides certain contextual fields with each request:
openai/conversationId)openai/ephemeralUserId)openai/userLocation)These values are provided by OpenAI and are limited to the context fields made available through the platform.
The App does not collect or process the following categories of personal data:
We process the information described above for the following purposes:
User queries and location context are sent in real time to the Nexar / Octopart API to retrieve component pricing, distributor stock levels, and availability data relevant to the user's region.
Approximate location (country and region) is used to determine appropriate currency and distributor availability when retrieving component pricing data.
We maintain operational logs containing:
These logs are used for:
Information may also be processed as necessary to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
We share information only with service providers necessary to operate the App.
User search queries and resolved country are transmitted to Nexar's API to retrieve component pricing, stock availability, and distributor data.
Nexar's privacy practices are available at: https://nexar.com/privacy
Operational logs are stored in Google Cloud Platform for system monitoring and analytics.
These logs may contain:
The anonymized identifiers and OpenAI context fields are not transmitted to Nexar.
NBSE does not sell personal data and does not share information for advertising, marketing, or behavioral profiling purposes.
Operational logs containing search queries, anonymized identifiers, location context, and request metadata are retained for up to 12 months in Google Cloud infrastructure.
After this period, the logs are automatically deleted.
Users may request information about operational log data associated with their use of the App or request deletion of retained data.
Requests may be submitted by contacting: support@nbseconsulting.com
Because the App receives anonymized identifiers from OpenAI, NBSE may require additional information to locate associated records.
To provide transparency about how the App operates within the ChatGPT platform, the following summarizes the data processed by the App.
The App returns only publicly available electronic component information, including:
The App does not return personal information, internal identifiers, or diagnostic system data.
Under certain U.S. state privacy laws, the following categories of information may be processed:
| Category | Sold for Advertising | Disclosed for Business Purpose | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Search queries (component identifiers or descriptions) | No | Yes (Nexar, Google) | Retrieve component data and internal analytics |
| Approximate location (country, region, timezone) | No | Yes (Google) | Regional pricing and availability |
| Anonymized session identifiers | No | Yes (Google) | Service monitoring and analytics |
| Operational metadata | No | Yes (Google) | Performance monitoring |
We do not collect personal identifiers, payment data, device IDs, or cookies.
The App is not directed to children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted information through the App, please contact: support@nbseconsulting.com
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.
Continued use of the App after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the App's data practices, please contact:
NBSE Consulting
support@nbseconsulting.com