Privacy Policy - YT Comment Automation

🛡️ Privacy Policy

YT Comment Automation Extension

Last Updated: January 22, 2025 | Version: 2.1.0

🔍 1. Overview

YT Comment Automation ("we," "our," or "the extension") is a browser extension designed to help users generate AI-powered comments and extract transcripts from YouTube videos. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our extension.

🎯 Our Commitment

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our services.

📊 2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

  • Device Fingerprint: A unique identifier generated from your browser and system characteristics (screen resolution, timezone, browser type) for quota management
  • Usage Statistics: Number of requests made, timestamps, and request types for free tier quota enforcement
  • YouTube URLs: URLs of YouTube videos you interact with to provide AI comment generation services
  • Error Logs: Technical information about errors to improve service reliability

2.2 User-Provided Information

  • Premium License Key: If you upgrade to premium, we store your license key to verify your subscription status
  • Generated Content: Comments and transcripts are processed but not permanently stored on our servers

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

  • Personal identification information (name, email, address)
  • YouTube account credentials or login information
  • Browsing history outside of YouTube
  • Personal messages or private communications
  • Financial information (payments handled by third parties)

⚙️ 3. How We Use Information

3.1 Service Provision

  • Generate AI-powered comments based on YouTube video content
  • Extract and format video transcripts
  • Manage free tier daily quotas (10 requests per day)
  • Verify premium license validity and expiration

3.2 Technical Operations

  • Monitor service performance and reliability
  • Debug and fix technical issues
  • Prevent abuse and maintain service quality
  • Ensure quota compliance for free users

3.3 Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to improve features
  • Optimize AI model performance
  • Develop new functionality based on user needs

🔒 4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome Extension APIs:

  • Device fingerprint and quota data: Stored in browser's local storage
  • License information: Encrypted and stored locally
  • Usage history: Kept locally for quota tracking

4.2 Server Storage

Minimal data is sent to our servers (ai.giauco.vn):

  • YouTube video URLs for content processing
  • Request timestamps for quota management
  • License keys for premium verification
  • Device fingerprints for free tier abuse prevention

4.3 Security Measures

  • HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Minimal data retention policies
  • No storage of personal identification information
🔐 Data Protection

Generated comments and transcripts are processed in real-time and are not permanently stored on our servers. They are only kept temporarily during processing.

🤝 5. Third-Party Services

5.1 YouTube API

We interact with YouTube's public API to:

  • Access video metadata and transcripts
  • Analyze video content for comment generation
  • No personal YouTube data is accessed or stored

5.2 AI Processing Services

Video content may be processed through third-party AI services for comment generation. These services:

  • Only receive video URLs and content metadata
  • Do not receive any personal user information
  • Process data in compliance with privacy regulations

5.3 No Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

👤 6. Your Rights

6.1 Data Access & Control

  • View Data: Access your stored data through the extension's debug features
  • Delete Data: Clear all extension data through browser settings or extension reset
  • Export Data: Contact us for data export in machine-readable format
  • Opt-Out: Uninstall the extension to stop all data collection

6.2 Data Portability

You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format. This includes:

  • Usage statistics and quota information
  • License information (if applicable)
  • Device fingerprint data

6.3 Data Correction

You can correct inaccurate data by:

  • Resetting the extension to regenerate device fingerprint
  • Contacting us to update license information
  • Clearing browser storage to start fresh

📅 7. Data Retention

7.1 Automatic Cleanup

  • Usage Data: Automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Temporary Processing Data: Deleted immediately after request completion
  • Error Logs: Retained for 7 days for debugging purposes

7.2 User-Controlled Data

  • Device Fingerprint: Persists until extension is uninstalled or reset
  • License Information: Stored until license expires or is manually removed
  • Local Settings: Maintained until browser data is cleared

7.3 Account Deletion

To completely remove all data:

  • Uninstall the browser extension
  • Clear browser storage for the extension
  • Contact us to request server-side data deletion

📝 8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Significant changes will be announced through the extension interface
  • Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance
  • Major changes may require explicit user consent
📢 Notification of Changes

For major privacy policy changes, we will display a prominent notice in the extension popup for at least 30 days.

📞 9. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Get in Touch

We're here to help with any privacy-related questions or concerns.

💬 Contact via Zalo 📧 Support Form

Response Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours

Languages: Vietnamese, English

🌍 Jurisdiction & Compliance

This extension complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR and CCPA. For users in specific jurisdictions, additional rights may apply. Contact us for jurisdiction-specific information.