Privacy Policy for ChatWithYT

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to ChatWithYT, a Chrome extension designed to enhance your YouTube experience by allowing you to chat with video content, access transcripts, and extract key information efficiently. At ChatWithYT, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our extension. By installing or using ChatWithYT, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

To provide you with our services, we may collect certain personal information, including but not limited to:

• Google Account Information: If you sign in to ChatWithYT using your Google account (e.g., for YouTube API access), we may collect your name and email address to personalize your experience and manage your account.
• Chat History (Optional): If you enable conversation history or save personalized notes, we may store your queries, responses, and notes locally or in your Google Chrome profile, depending on your settings.

2.2 Non-Personal Data

We collect non-personal data to improve your experience and the functionality of ChatWithYT, including:

• Video Metadata: Information about the YouTube videos you interact with (e.g., video ID, title, or URL) to fetch transcripts and provide contextual answers.
• Transcripts: Video transcripts fetched via the YouTube Data API or third-party APIs to process your queries.
• Usage Data: Analytics on how you use the extension (e.g., frequency of queries, types of questions asked) to improve our service. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Cookies: We use cookies or similar technologies in Chrome to store your preferences (e.g., language settings, prompt customizations) and enhance your browsing experience.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may limit some features of ChatWithYT.

3. How We Use Your Information

We collect and use your information for the following purposes:

• To process your queries and provide contextual answers based on video transcripts.
• To generate summaries, timestamps, and key takeaways from YouTube videos.
• To save your conversation history or personalized notes, if enabled.
• To improve the extension’s functionality and user experience (e.g., refining LLM responses or adding new features).
• To communicate with you about updates, new features, or changes to our policies (if you’ve provided an email address).
• To comply with legal obligations or YouTube API terms of service.

We are committed to using your information responsibly and only for the purposes for which it was collected.

4. Sharing of Your Information

ChatWithYT does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in these limited cases:

• With Google: We use the YouTube Data API to fetch video metadata and transcripts. Data shared with Google is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
• With Third-Party APIs: We may use third-party services to fetch transcripts or process data, but only to the extent necessary to provide ChatWithYT’s functionality.
• With Service Providers: We may share data with providers who assist in operating the extension (e.g., cloud storage for conversation history), but only under strict confidentiality agreements.
• If required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or court order.
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or others.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any shared information is protected and used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We prioritize the security of your information and implement measures to protect it, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
• Local storage of chat history and notes in your Chrome profile, unless you opt for cloud syncing.
• Regular updates to the extension to address security vulnerabilities.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to using commercially reasonable safeguards.

6. Children's Privacy

ChatWithYT is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have information from a child under 13, please contact us.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as ChatWithYT evolves. We will notify you of significant changes via email (if provided) or a notice within the extension. Please review this policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. You can also manage your data locally by clearing your Chrome extension storage.

9. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

Email: support@chatwithyt.com

We aim to respond promptly and address your concerns to the best of our ability.

Thank you for using ChatWithYT. We are dedicated to protecting your privacy while helping you learn and engage with YouTube content more effectively.