📋 Table of Contents
🔍 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.
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
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
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:
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💬 Contact via Zalo 📧 Support FormResponse Time: We typically respond within 24-48 hours
Languages: Vietnamese, English
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.