Extension Privacy Policy
YouTube AI Summarizer Privacy Policy
Chrome Extension Data Handling & Privacy Guarantees
Last Updated: July 30, 2026
🔒 Chrome Web Store Privacy Guarantee
The YouTube AI Summarizer & Question Tracker extension operates locally inside your browser. We do NOT collect browsing history, sell data, or track activity across third-party websites.1. Extension Data Collection
The extension accesses only the minimal data required to generate video summaries:
| Data Type | Source | Purpose | Storage Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube Captions & Video ID | Active YouTube Tab | Extract transcripts for AI summarization | In-Memory Only |
| AI API Key (Gemini/OpenAI) | Extension Options | Direct request authentication | chrome.storage.local |
| Pro Account Email | User Upgrade Input | Verify extension Pro subscription status | Encrypted Backend DB |
2. Data We DO NOT Collect
- No tracking of browsing history on non-YouTube websites.
- No storage or logging of full video audio or video playback feeds.
- No storage of credit card or financial info (handled securely by PCI-compliant payment gateways).
3. Third-Party AI Services
Video captions are sent directly from your browser to AI model endpoints (Google Gemini API / OpenAI API) using your own configured API key or our secure proxy.
4. Data Control & Revocation
Uninstalling the extension instantly wipes all locally stored API keys, cached transcripts, and settings from your device.
Extension Support
Contact extension privacy inquiries at support@ytsummarizer.ai.