Make YouTube Boring
Transform your YouTube experience into a distraction-free zone
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 8/24/2025
Overview
I created Make YouTube Boring, a Chrome extension that helps reduce distractions on YouTube by modifying its interface. This privacy policy explains what data I collect, how I use it, and your rights.
Data I Collect
Personally Identifiable Information
- Name: Your display name from Google account
- Email: Your email address from Google account
- User ID: Your Google account identifier
Authentication Information
- OAuth tokens: Temporary access tokens for Google authentication
Website Content
- YouTube page elements: Video titles, images, and page structure (read-only for modification, never stored)
Future Data Collection
- Financial information: If I implement payment features, I may collect payment method details through Stripe
How I Use Your Data
Current Uses
- User identification: To track feedback submissions and prevent spam
- Feedback storage: To store your feedback with proper attribution
- Cooldown management: To enforce a 24-hour limit between feedback submissions
- Extension functionality: To modify YouTube pages according to your preferences
Future Uses
- Payment processing: If implemented, to process subscription or payment transactions
Data Storage and Security
Where I Store Data
- Supabase database: For storing feedback and user information
- Local browser storage: For your boring level preferences and cooldown timestamps
- Google servers: For authentication information (managed by Google)
Security Measures
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- OAuth tokens are temporary and not stored permanently
- Database access is restricted with API keys
- No sensitive data is logged or stored in plain text
Data Sharing
Third-Party Services
- Google: For authentication and user identification
- Supabase: For data storage and backend services
- Stripe: For future payment processing (if implemented)
I Do Not
- Sell your personal information
- Share your data with advertisers
- Use your data for marketing
- Access your data outside of extension functionality
Your Rights
Access and Control
- View your data: Contact me to see what data I have about you
- Delete your data: Request deletion of your feedback and user information
- Opt out: Uninstall the extension to stop data collection
- Modify preferences: Change your boring level settings anytime
Data Retention
- Feedback data: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
- User preferences: Stored locally in your browser
- Authentication data: Managed by Google, not stored by me
Children's Privacy
This extension is not intended for children under 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
I may update this privacy policy as the extension evolves. I will notify users of significant changes through the extension or my website.
Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or data requests, either use the form on the extension or, contact me at:
- Email: sapalcdev@gmail.com
- Extension: Use the feedback form in the extension
Consent
By using this extension, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this privacy policy.