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# Privacy Policy for YouTube AI Short-Scroller

**Last Updated:** September 23, 2025

## Overview

YouTube AI Short-Scroller ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

## Data Collection

### What We Collect
The Extension collects minimal user activity data to provide its core functionality:

- **Usage Statistics**: Number of videos watched (total and per session)
- **User Preferences**: Auto-scroll enabled/disabled state
- **Session Data**: Session start time and panic disable state
- **Learning Data**: Average video length patterns for improved timing

### What We DO NOT Collect
- Personal identifying information (name, email, address)
- Authentication credentials (passwords, login details)
- Personal communications (messages, emails)
- Location data or IP addresses
- Financial or payment information
- Health information
- Website content or video URLs
- Browsing history outside of usage statistics

## Data Storage and Usage

### Local Storage Only
- All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
- No data is transmitted to external servers
- No data is shared with third parties
- Data remains on your device and is never uploaded

### Purpose of Data Collection
Data is collected solely for:
- Maintaining your extension preferences (on/off state)
- Providing usage statistics in the dashboard
- Learning optimal video timing for better auto-scroll accuracy
- Implementing safety features (session limits, break reminders)

## Data Sharing

### No Third-Party Sharing
- We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third parties
- We do not use your data for advertising or marketing purposes
- We do not transfer data to external services or analytics platforms

### No External Transmission
- The Extension operates entirely within your browser
- No network requests are made to external servers
- All functionality is local to your device

## Data Control and Rights

### User Control
- You can disable the extension at any time
- You can reset all statistics using the "Reset Statistics" button
- Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data
- No account creation or registration required

### Data Retention
- Data is retained only while the extension is installed
- Data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the extension
- No backup copies are created outside your browser

## Security

### Data Protection
- Data is protected by Chrome's built-in storage security
- No data transmission means no risk of interception
- Local storage is isolated from other extensions and websites

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in the Extension's functionality. Any changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date.

## Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or the Extension's data practices, please:
- Report issues on GitHub: [https://github.com/0xVyRoX/YouTube-AI-Short-Scroller/issues](https://github.com/0xVyRoX/YouTube-AI-Short-Scroller/issues)
- Contact through Chrome Web Store reviews

## Compliance

This Extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements

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**Summary**: YouTube AI Short-Scroller collects minimal usage data locally to improve your experience. No personal information is collected, and no data leaves your device.