YourTube Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 29 January 2025

YourTube is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information while you use our Chrome extension. By using YourTube, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Data We Collect

YourTube collects minimal data necessary to provide its core functionality. Specifically:

• Playlist Information: Playlist URLs, IDs, and names for managing Study Mode preferences.
• Study Mode State: Whether Study Mode is active or inactive, saved for continuity across sessions.
• YouTube Interaction Data: URLs of YouTube pages visited during Study Mode to enforce playlist restrictions.

2. How We Use Your Data

All data collected by YourTube is used solely for providing its core functionality:

• To enforce Study Mode by restricting access to selected playlists.
• To hide distractions such as suggested videos, comments, and notifications.
• To save and manage user playlists and Study Mode preferences.

YourTube does not share, sell, or use your data for advertising purposes.

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is securely stored within Chrome’s storage APIs:

• Local Storage: All data is stored locally or synced securely across devices using Chrome's `storage.sync` API.
• No External Servers: YourTube does not transmit data to external servers or third parties.

We rely on Chrome’s built-in security measures to protect your data.

4. What We Do Not Collect

YourTube does not collect or store any of the following:

• Personally identifiable information (e.g., name, email, address).
• Financial information (e.g., credit card details, payment history).
• Authentication details (e.g., passwords, security questions).
• Health information (e.g., medical history, symptoms).
• Keystrokes, mouse movements, or sensitive user activity.
• Location data (e.g., IP address, GPS coordinates).

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

YourTube may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in its functionality or to comply with legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated via the Chrome Web Store.

Continued use of the extension after updates indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

6. Your Privacy Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access your data stored by the extension through Chrome’s developer tools.
• Delete all stored data by clearing the extension’s local storage or uninstalling the extension.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how YourTube handles your data, please contact us at:

Email: vk7259719@gmail.com