Privacy Policy for YouTubeSummary Extension

Last Updated: 2025-12-18

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how the YouTubeSummary ("the Extension") handles user data. By using this Extension, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

2. Data Collection and Usage

The Extension collects and processes a limited set of data only when the user explicitly interacts with it. Specifically, it handles the following categories:

• User Activity

To enable interactive navigation features, the Extension listens for specific user actions, including:

  • Pressing the A or D keys: Used to detect whether the user intends to jump to the next chapter or Shorts segment.
  • Performing a double-click: Interpreted as a request to quickly jump to a specific timestamp.

The Extension does not record full keyboard input, mouse movement, or any other sensitive behavioral data, and it does not monitor background activity.

• Site Content

To improve the quality of AI-generated summaries, the Extension accesses the following content when the user is viewing a YouTube video page:

  • The current video URL (Video ID);
  • Available transcript;
  • Available chapter information.

This data is transmitted solely to the server for the purpose of generating summaries and Shorts content. The Extension does not access any other text, images, audio, or links on the page, and it is never used for advertising or user tracking.

• Account Information

The Extension offers optional Google Sign-In functionality. When you choose to sign in, we collect:

  • Your Google account email address
  • Your display name and profile picture (for personalization)

This information is used solely for:

  • Creating and managing your user account
  • Providing personalized features and subscription services
  • Displaying your profile within the Extension

Your Google credentials (password) are never accessed or stored by the Extension.

3. Data Storage

• Local Storage:

  • Previously generated summaries (cached for improved performance)
  • User preferences (e.g., language settings)
  • Authentication session tokens (for logged-in users)

• Server Storage:

  • For registered users, basic account information (email, display name, profile picture) is stored on our secure servers to provide account-related features.
  • Subscription status and usage data for premium features.

4. Third-Party Services

The Extension uses the following third-party services:

  • Google OAuth (https://www.googleapis.com/*): For user authentication
  • Cloudflare Workers/Pages (https://*.youtube-video-summary.workers.dev/*, https://*.pages.dev/*): For API services and data processing
  • YouTube Website (https://*.youtube.com/*): For video content access

These services process data in accordance with their respective privacy policies. User data is transmitted securely and is not sold or shared for advertising purposes.

5. Permissions Justification

To function properly, the Extension requires the following Chrome permissions:

  • activeTab: To access YouTube video information when requested.
  • storage: To store cached summaries, user settings, and authentication data locally.
  • tabs: To retrieve the URL and title of YouTube videos.
  • identity: To enable Google Sign-In authentication for account features.

• Host permissions:

  • https://*.youtube.com/*: For accessing YouTube video content
  • https://*.googleapis.com/*: For Google authentication services
  • https://*.youtube-video-summary.workers.dev/*: For API services
  • https://*.pages.dev/*: For backend services

6. Data Security

  • All API communications use HTTPS encryption.
  • User passwords are never collected or stored; authentication is handled securely through Google OAuth.
  • Account data is stored securely on our servers with appropriate access controls.
  • The Extension does not use data for advertising or tracking purposes.

7. User Rights

Users can:

  • Disable or remove the Extension at any time.
  • Sign out of their account to stop data synchronization.
  • Request deletion of their account data by contacting us.
  • Contact us for any privacy concerns or data inquiries.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date, and users are encouraged to review it periodically.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: summary10trillion@gmail.com