Privacy Policy for YouTube In-Video Ad Detector

Last Updated: 8th Oct 2025

Information We Collect

Website Content: This extension analyzes YouTube video transcripts and metadata to detect sponsored content. We process:

• Video transcripts (text content from YouTube videos)
• Video titles and descriptions
• Video IDs and timestamps

User Preferences: We store your ad detection toggle setting locally in your browser to remember your preference.

How We Use Your Information

• Video Analysis: We send video transcripts to our analysis server to identify sponsored segments
• Display Results: We show you detected sponsored content with timestamps and brand information
• User Preferences: We remember whether you have enabled or disabled ad detection

Data Sharing

• Third Parties: We do not share your data with any third parties
• Analysis Server: Video transcripts are sent to our secure analysis server (api.youtubeaddetector.com) for processing
• No Personal Data: We do not collect or store any personally identifiable information

Data Storage

• Local Storage: Your toggle preference is stored locally in your browser
• Server Processing: Video transcripts are processed on our servers but not permanently stored
• No Tracking: We do not track your browsing history or personal information

Your Rights

• Control: You can enable/disable the extension at any time
• No Account Required: No registration or personal information needed
• Transparency: All processing is done to provide the advertised functionality

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy, contact: damilola@youtubeaddetector.com