Upwork Auto Bid Extension

Documentation & Privacy Policy

Overview

The Upwork Auto Bid extension automates the process of creating customized proposals for Upwork job applications. It helps freelancers save time when bidding on projects by automatically extracting job details and generating relevant proposals.

Our extension serves a single purpose: to streamline and enhance the proposal submission process for Upwork freelancers, allowing them to apply to more jobs with less effort while maintaining personalized, high-quality proposals.

Key Features

  • Automatic Job Detail Extraction - The extension automatically extracts relevant information from job postings including title, description, skills, budget, and more.
  • AI-Powered Proposal Generation - Generate customized proposals using OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, or Gemini AI models (API key required).
  • Custom Templates - Save and reuse your own proposal templates with dynamic placeholders for job-specific information.
  • Automatic Client Question Responses - The extension can automatically generate or fill in answers to client screening questions.
  • Saved Proposals Library - Save successful proposals for future reference and reuse.
  • Customizable Settings - Choose between AI-powered or manual proposal generation, select your preferred AI provider, and more.

Installation

  1. Visit the Chrome Web Store page for Upwork Auto Bid.
  2. Click the "Add to Chrome" button.
  3. Confirm the installation when prompted.
  4. After installation, you'll see the Upwork Auto Bid icon in your browser toolbar.

Usage Guide

Initial Setup

  1. Click on the extension icon in your browser toolbar to open the settings page.
  2. Configure your preferences:
    • Enable or disable the AI proposal generation
    • Select your preferred AI provider (OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, or Gemini)
    • Enter your API key for the selected provider
    • Customize your "About Me" information
    • Create custom proposal templates (optional)
  3. Click "Save Settings" to store your preferences.
  4. Enable the extension by clicking the "Start Plugin" button.

Using the Extension

  1. Browse to an Upwork job that you want to apply for.
  2. Click on the "Apply" button on the Upwork job page.
  3. The extension will automatically:
    • Extract job details
    • Generate a proposal based on your settings
    • Fill in the proposal textarea
    • Generate answers for any client screening questions
  4. Review the generated proposal and make any necessary edits before submitting.
  5. Click "Submit Proposal" on Upwork to complete your application.

Saving Proposals

  1. After a proposal is generated, you can save it for future use by clicking the "Save Current Proposal" button.
  2. Give your saved proposal a descriptive name when prompted.
  3. Access saved proposals from the dropdown menu in the extension settings.

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 20, 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the Upwork Auto Bid Chrome extension ("we", "our", or "extension") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use our extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data with transparency and care.

Information We Collect

Our extension collects and processes the following information:

  • API Keys: If you choose to use AI-powered proposals, we collect and store API keys for OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, or Gemini services.
  • User Preferences: We collect and store your extension settings, such as enabled/disabled state, preferred AI provider, and model selection.
  • Custom Templates: We store any proposal templates you create within the extension.
  • About Me Information: We store professional details you provide such as name, title, experience, skills, and profile URL.
  • Job Details: We temporarily process job information from Upwork pages you visit, including job titles, descriptions, budgets, and required skills.
  • Saved Proposals: We store proposals you explicitly save for future reference.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for the following purposes:

  • To generate customized proposals based on job details
  • To save and restore your extension preferences
  • To make API calls to AI services when generating AI-powered proposals
  • To maintain a library of your saved proposals for future reference

Important: All data collected by the extension is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. No data is transmitted to our servers.

Data Sharing

The extension shares data only in the following circumstances:

  • When you enable AI proposal generation, job details are transmitted to the API provider you selected (OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, or Gemini) to generate proposal content.
  • Your API key for the selected provider is transmitted to that provider's servers for authentication purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data:

  • All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API
  • API keys are encrypted before being stored
  • Communication with API providers uses HTTPS encryption

User Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can access all stored data directly through the extension interface.
  • Deletion: You can clear all stored data by using the "Clear Data" option in the extension settings.
  • Control: You can disable the extension at any time to prevent it from processing any data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@botdigit.com

Website: https://botdigit.com/contact

Extension Permissions

Our extension requires certain permissions to function properly. Here's why each permission is necessary:

Permission Why It's Required
activeTab Required to detect when you are on an Upwork job application page and to extract job details and auto-fill the proposal textarea.
storage Required to save your preferences, API keys, custom templates, and saved proposals locally on your device.
tabs Required to detect when you navigate to Upwork job application pages, open the extension's settings page, and create new tabs for documentation when requested.
notifications Used to alert you when a proposal has been generated, when errors occur during API calls, or when important settings changes are made.
scripting Required to inject our content script into Upwork job application pages to extract job details and populate the proposal textarea with customized content.
host permissions Required to access Upwork job application pages and to make API calls to AI services (OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, Gemini) when generating AI-powered proposals.

Note: Our extension does not execute any remote code. It only makes API calls to retrieve text responses which are displayed to you or placed in form fields.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data safe with this extension?

Yes, all your data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage. We do not collect or store your data on our servers. The only data sharing occurs when you use AI-powered proposals, where job details and your API key are sent to the AI provider you selected.

Do I need to provide my own API keys?

Yes, if you want to use the AI-powered proposal generation feature, you need to provide your own API key for the selected provider (OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, or Gemini). The extension doesn't come with built-in API keys.

Is this extension affiliated with Upwork?

No, this extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Upwork. It is a third-party tool designed to enhance your experience on the Upwork platform.

Can Upwork detect that I'm using this extension?

The extension operates on your browser and doesn't modify Upwork's functionality in ways that would be detectable to Upwork's systems. However, we recommend reviewing and personalizing any AI-generated proposals to ensure they match your unique voice and skills.

How much does this extension cost?

The extension itself is free to use. However, if you choose to use AI-powered proposals, you will need to provide your own API key from OpenAI, Claude, DeepSeep, or Gemini, which may have associated costs based on their pricing models.

Will the extension automatically submit proposals?

No, the extension only helps you generate and fill in proposals. You always maintain control and must manually review and submit each proposal through Upwork's interface.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about the Upwork Auto Bid extension, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Email: support@botdigit.com

Website: https://botdigit.com/contact

Developer: Tarun

We value your feedback and are continuously working to improve the extension based on user suggestions.