Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for AR SafeTube – YouTube Keyword Filter
Effective Date: August 20, 2025
AR SafeTube – YouTube Keyword Filter (“the Extension”) is a Chrome extension designed to filter YouTube videos and Shorts based on user-defined keywords, with password-protected parental controls. We are committed to protecting your privacy, and this Privacy Policy explains how the Extension handles your data.
Data Collection and Usage
The Extension operates entirely locally within your browser and does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to external servers or third parties. The following data is used solely to provide the Extension’s functionality:
- Keywords: User-defined whitelist and blacklist keywords are stored locally on your device using Chrome’s
chrome.storage.localAPI. These keywords are used to filter YouTube content and are not shared or transmitted. - Filter Mode: The selected filter mode (whitelist or blacklist) is stored locally to determine how keywords are applied.
- Password Hash: A hashed version of your password (using SHA-256) is stored locally to secure access to the Extension’s settings. The actual password is never stored or transmitted.
- YouTube Content: The Extension accesses video titles and Shorts metadata (e.g., titles, tags, descriptions) on YouTube pages to perform filtering. This data is processed locally in real-time and is not stored or sent anywhere.
Data Storage
All data used by the Extension (keywords, filter mode, and password hash) is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s chrome.storage.local API. If you enable Chrome’s sync feature, this data may sync across your devices, but this is controlled by you and not by the Extension. We do not have access to or control over this data.
Import and Export Functionality
The Extension allows you to export your keyword lists to a JSON file (youtube_keywords.json) and import keywords from a JSON file. These files are created and stored locally on your device, and no data is transmitted to any external servers during this process.
No Tracking or Analytics
The Extension does not include any tracking, analytics, or telemetry mechanisms. It does not collect information about your browsing activity, video history, or personal details.
Debug Logging
The Extension may generate console logs for debugging purposes, visible only in your browser’s developer console. These logs may include video titles or metadata processed during filtering but are not stored or transmitted. We recommend avoiding sharing these logs publicly to prevent unintentional disclosure of viewed content.
Third-Party Services
The Extension does not use any third-party libraries, services, or APIs that could collect or transmit data.
Security
The Extension uses SHA-256 hashing to secure your password locally. We recommend choosing a strong password to protect access to the Extension’s settings. The Extension does not have access to your YouTube account or any other personal accounts.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in the Extension’s functionality or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted in the Extension’s description or a linked webpage, with the effective date updated accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the Extension’s data practices, please contact us at [insert contact email or link, e.g., a support email or website].
By using AR SafeTube – YouTube Keyword Filter, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us to help you manage your YouTube experience safely and privately.