Privacy Policy for TubePure

Overview

TubePure ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how TubePure handles information when you use our Chrome extension.

Information We Do NOT Collect

TubePure does NOT collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information or browsing data. Specifically:

• ❌ We do NOT track your browsing history
• ❌ We do NOT collect personal information
• ❌ We do NOT use cookies or analytics
• ❌ We do NOT transmit data to external servers
• ❌ We do NOT sell or share any data with third parties
• ❌ We do NOT use tracking pixels or beacons

How TubePure Works

TubePure operates entirely locally on your device:

1. Local Processing: All modifications to YouTube pages happen directly in your browser
2. Local Storage: Your settings are stored locally using Chrome's sync storage API
3. No External Communication: The extension does not make any network requests to external servers

Data Storage

The only data stored by TubePure is your extension settings, which include:

• Hide YouTube Shorts (on/off)
• Hide Recommendations (on/off)
• Hide Comments (on/off)
• Disable Autoplay (on/off)

This data is stored using:

• Chrome Sync Storage: Settings sync across your Chrome browsers when signed into your Google account
• Local to Your Browser: Data never leaves your devices
• Under Your Control: You can clear this data at any time by uninstalling the extension

Permissions Explained

TubePure requests the following permissions:

Third-Party Services

TubePure does NOT use any third-party services, including:

• No analytics services (Google Analytics, etc.)
• No advertising networks
• No crash reporting services
• No external APIs
• No CDNs for code delivery

Children's Privacy

TubePure does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. The extension is safe for all ages as it collects no data.

Changes to YouTube

TubePure only modifies the visual appearance of YouTube pages by:

• Hiding specific DOM elements (Shorts, recommendations, comments)
• Toggling autoplay settings
• Adding CSS classes to hide content

These modifications:

• Happen only in your browser
• Do not affect YouTube's servers
• Do not interfere with YouTube's functionality
• Are reversible by toggling settings or uninstalling

Data Security

Since TubePure does not collect or transmit any data:

• There is no data to be breached
• There are no servers to be hacked
• Your privacy is protected by design

Your Rights

You have complete control over TubePure:

• Access: View your settings anytime via the extension popup
• Modify: Change settings anytime
• Delete: Uninstall the extension to remove all stored settings
• Export: Settings are simple on/off toggles (no complex data)

Open Source

TubePure's code is available for review. You can verify:

• No data collection occurs
• No external network requests are made
• Only local DOM modifications happen

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• GitHub Issues: [Repository URL to be added]
• Email: [Support email to be added]

Compliance

TubePure complies with:

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Summary