YouZum is a Chrome extension developed to summarize YouTube video content for users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
YouTube Video URLs: We access the URLs of YouTube videos you view to retrieve metadata or transcripts for summarization purposes.
Video Transcripts and Metadata: If you use the summarization feature, we may access publicly available video transcripts or metadata (e.g., video title, description) via the YouTube Data API.
User Settings: We store your preferences, such as summary length or language settings, locally on your device using Chrome’s storage API.
Non-Personal Usage Data: We may collect anonymized data, such as the number of summaries generated, to improve the extension’s functionality. This data does not identify you personally.
We do not collect personal information such as your name, email address, or YouTube account details unless explicitly provided by you (e.g., through support inquiries).
3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
Generate summaries of YouTube videos based on transcripts or metadata.
Save your preferences to enhance your experience.
Improve the extension’s performance and features based on anonymized usage data.
4. YouTube Data API
YouZum uses the YouTube Data API to access video transcripts and metadata. Data accessed through the API is handled in accordance with Google’s YouTube API Services Terms of Service. We do not store API data beyond what is necessary to provide the summarization feature, and we do not share this data with third parties except as described in this policy.
5. Data Storage and Security
User settings are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.
Video URLs and transcripts are processed temporarily during summarization and are not stored after the session ends.
We implement reasonable technical measures to protect data processed by the extension.
Please note that no method of data transmission over the internet is 100% secure, but we strive to protect your information to the best of our ability.
6. Data Sharing
We do not share your information with third parties, except:
As required to comply with Google’s YouTube API policies.
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
Access: Request a copy of the data we have collected about you.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your data (e.g., user settings).
Objection: Object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise these rights, Contact us via the form at Contact us form. Note that since most data is stored locally, you can clear it by resetting or uninstalling the extension.
8. Cookies and Tracking
YouZum does not use cookies or third-party tracking tools. However, when accessing YouTube, you may be subject to YouTube’s own cookies and tracking practices, which are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
9. Compliance with Laws
We comply with applicable data protection laws, including:
PDPA (Thailand): For users in Thailand, we ensure that any data collection is accompanied by clear consent where required.
GDPR (EU): For users in the European Union, we provide transparency and respect your data rights.
CCPA (California): For California residents, we disclose our data practices and do not sell your data.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” and posting the revised policy on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us via the form at: Contattaci
