Privacy Policy for YouTube Comment Analyzer

 Effective Date: 17 November 2024


Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how the YouTube Comment Analyzer extension collects, uses, and protects user data. By using this extension, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

Data We Collect

The extension collects the following types of data for its functionality:

  1. OpenAI API Key:

    • Collected when you input your API key for enabling AI-powered features (e.g., sentiment analysis, comment summaries).
    • This key is stored locally on your device and is not shared or transmitted to any external servers.

  2. YouTube Comments:

    • The extension accesses visible YouTube comments on the page you are currently viewing.
    • Comments are temporarily processed for analysis but are not stored, transmitted, or shared outside the extension.

  3. User Activity:

    • The extension identifies visible comments for analysis but does not track or log any additional user activity on your browser.

How We Use Your Data

  • API Key: Used solely to interact with OpenAI's API for processing tasks such as sentiment analysis, generating summaries, or offering content suggestions.
  • YouTube Comments: Analyzed in real-time to provide insights directly within the extension.
  • No Additional Tracking: The extension does not monitor or collect any unrelated browsing activity or personal information.

Data Sharing

  • We do not share, sell, or transfer your data to third parties.
  • All data is processed locally or via OpenAI’s API in compliance with their privacy and security standards.

Data Security

We take the following measures to ensure the security of your data:

  • Your API key is stored locally and not shared externally.
  • No data, including comments, is permanently stored by the extension.

Your Rights

As a user, you have the following rights:

  • Control Over Your API Key: You may update or delete your API key within the extension's settings.
  • No Tracking: The extension does not track or collect unnecessary data.

Third-Party Services

This extension uses OpenAI’s API to process YouTube comments. For more information about OpenAI’s data usage and security, please visit OpenAI Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
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