Privacy Policy

Introduction

YouTube Comment Summarizer ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and website.

Data We Collect

How We Use Your Data

• Generate AI-powered comment summaries
• Improve our service quality and accuracy
• Provide customer support
• Send important service updates (with your consent)
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience

Data Storage & Retention

We store your data securely using industry-standard encryption. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to provide our services:

• Comment data: Processed in real-time, not permanently stored
• Usage statistics: Aggregated and anonymized after 12 months
• Contact information: Retained until you request deletion
• Account data: Deleted within 30 days of account closure

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party providers:

• OpenAI: AI processing for comment summaries
• Google Sheets: Contact form data storage
• Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
• Chrome Web Store: Extension distribution

These services have their own privacy policies and security measures. We only share the minimum data necessary to provide our services.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request data deletion
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• File complaints with data protection authorities

Security Measures

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access controls and authentication
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular data backups with encryption

Regional Compliance

India (Primary Market): We comply with India's Personal Data Protection Act and IT Rules 2021.

Global Users: We follow GDPR principles for EU users and maintain high privacy standards for all international users.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information immediately.

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last modified" date. For significant changes, we'll notify users via email or extension notifications.

Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Consent

By using our extension and website, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. You can withdraw consent at any time by uninstalling the extension or contacting us directly.