1. Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the Chrome extension “Video Watch Time Companion” (the “Extension”) handles data when you install and use it. The Extension is designed to display an on-page timer/character overlay and help you track video watch time and break reminders.
1.1 Scope
This Privacy Policy applies only to the Extension. It does not cover any third-party websites you visit (e.g., video platforms). Those sites have their own privacy policies.
1.2 Key Principles
2. Categories of Data Collected, Used, and Stored
2.1 Data the Extension Stores Locally (on Your Device)
The Extension stores the following types of information locally using chrome.storage to provide its functionality and remember your preferences:
This locally stored information is used only to operate the Extension and persist your settings. It is not used for advertising or profiling.
2.2 Information the Extension Does Not Collect
The Extension is not designed to collect or transmit the following:
3. How the Extension Works (Permissions and Website Access)
3.1 Chrome Permissions
The Extension requests the following Chrome permission(s) to function:
3.2 Host Access (“All Sites”)
The Extension may run on websites you visit because it needs to detect video elements and display the overlay. Depending on your installed version and configuration, the Extension may have host access on:
Host access allows the Extension to read and modify the content of the pages where it runs for the sole purpose of providing the on-page overlay and timing features. The Extension is not intended to read unrelated page content.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
4.1 No Sale of Data
The Extension does not sell personal data.
4.2 No Third-Party Sharing
The Extension does not share your personal data with third parties. The Extension is not designed to transmit your locally stored settings or watch-time information to external servers.
4.3 Legal Requirements
If we are legally required to respond to valid requests (e.g., court orders), we may disclose information that we are required to disclose. Since the Extension is designed not to collect personal data, such disclosures are generally limited to communications you initiate (e.g., email support requests).
5. Data Retention and Deletion
5.1 Retention
Locally stored settings persist until you change them, clear your browser’s extension/site data, or uninstall the Extension.
5.2 Deletion
You can delete the Extension’s locally stored data by uninstalling the Extension. In many cases, clearing browser data may also remove extension-related storage.
6. Security
The Extension stores settings using Chrome’s extension storage mechanisms. While no software can guarantee absolute security, we aim to minimize data handling by keeping settings local and avoiding external transmission.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Extension is not intended to collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information by contacting us, please email us so we can address it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
8.1 Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the Effective date at the top when changes are made. Material changes will be reflected on this page.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: ThatDeveloperSteven138@gmail.com