Extension Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the In Short browser extension ("Extension") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you understand what data we collect and why.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

YouTube video URLs you submit for analysis
Analysis prompts and custom questions you enter
Your account authentication information (email address)

Information Collected Automatically

Current tab URL (only when you open the extension on a YouTube page)
Extension preferences and settings (stored locally on your device)
Authentication cookies from in-short.com domain only

How We Use Your Information

Process your YouTube video analysis requests
Authenticate you with our service using secure cookies
Remember your preferences and settings
Improve and optimize the extension's functionality
Provide customer support when requested

Extension Permissions Explained

activeTab Permission

Allows us to read the current YouTube video URL when you click the extension icon. This enables automatic URL filling for your convenience. We only access the tab when you explicitly open the extension—no background tracking.

storage Permission

Enables local storage of your preferences, favorite prompts, and extension settings on your device. All data stays on your device and is never transmitted to external servers.

cookies Permission

Allows the extension to share authentication state with the In Short web application using secure httpOnly cookies. This provides seamless single sign-on without requiring separate login in the extension. Only accesses cookies from in-short.com domain.

Data We Don't Collect

Browsing history or activity on other websites
Personal information beyond your email address (for authentication)
Data from websites other than YouTube and in-short.com
Financial or payment information
Location data or device information

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With your explicit consent
To comply with legal obligations or valid legal requests
To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

All data transmitted between the extension and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS
Authentication uses secure httpOnly cookies to prevent XSS attacks
We follow the principle of least privilege—requesting only necessary permissions
Regular security audits and updates to address potential vulnerabilities

Your Rights

Access your personal data and request a copy
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Opt-out of data collection by uninstalling the extension
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

In Short

Email: [email protected]

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