Privacy Policy for YouTube Timestamp
Last updated: April 5, 2025
Introduction
The YouTube Timestamp Chrome extension ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data and the limited information we collect.
Data Collection and Storage
Our extension collects and stores:
- No clipboard history is saved or stored
- No video watching history is tracked or recorded
- Extension installation and feedback data (if provided)
The extension operates primarily in the active tab only when you click the extension icon, and does not persistently monitor your browsing or YouTube activity.
How We Use Your Data
- The extension temporarily accesses the current video timestamp only when you click the extension icon
- The URL with timestamp is copied directly to your clipboard without being stored
- We do not retain any information about which videos you've watched or timestamps you've copied
- No user data is synchronized or transmitted to external servers
Required Permissions
Our extension requires:
- activeTab: To access the current YouTube video's timestamp information
- scripting: To execute code that retrieves the current video timestamp
- offscreen: To create a temporary background document for clipboard operations
- clipboardWrite: To copy the timestamped URL to your clipboard
Anonymous Analytics
We collect limited anonymous usage data including:
- Installation/uninstallation events
- Extension icon click events (without any video information)
- Error reports to improve functionality
This data is aggregated, non-identifiable, and contains no information about video content or specific timestamps.
Third-Party Services
We use:
- Chrome Web Store for distribution
- Google Analytics for anonymous usage tracking
These services are subject to their own privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Updates to Policy
Policy changes will be posted here with an updated date. Significant changes may also be notified through the extension or Chrome Web Store listing.