Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 15, 2024
Overview
TubeGate is a browser extension that helps you control your YouTube feed by filtering videos based on keywords you specify.
Important: TubeGate does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All data stays on your device.
Data Collection
What Is Stored Locally
TubeGate stores the following data locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API:
- Filter keywords: The keywords you enter to filter YouTube videos
- Extension settings: Your preferences including:
- Whether the extension is enabled or disabled
- Your sync preference (local vs. cloud storage)
Where Your Data is Stored
You can choose where your data is stored:
- Local Storage (default): Data is stored only on your current browser and device
- Chrome Sync Storage (optional): If you enable sync, your filter keywords and settings are synchronized across all browsers where you're signed in to your Google account using Chrome's built-in sync feature
When using Chrome Sync Storage, your data is handled according to Google's Privacy Policy.
Data We Do NOT Collect
TubeGate does not:
- Collect or transmit your browsing history
- Track which videos you watch
- Collect personal information
- Use cookies or analytics
- Share data with third parties
- Sell your data
Permissions Used
TubeGate requests the following permissions:
- storage: To save your filter keywords and settings locally
- host_permissions for youtube.com: To filter videos on YouTube pages
These permissions are used solely to provide the filtering functionality. No data is transmitted outside your browser.
Changes to YouTube Pages
TubeGate modifies YouTube pages in your browser to hide videos matching your filter keywords. This processing happens entirely on your device.
Third-Party Services
TubeGate does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Changes will be posted in this document with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/webcoyote/TubeGate/issues
Open Source
TubeGate is open source software. You can review the complete source code at: https://github.com/webcoyote/TubeGate
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