Make YouTube Boring

Make YouTube Boring

Transform your YouTube experience into a distraction-free zone

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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.