Privacy Policy

1. Overview

🔒 Privacy-First Design: MyTube is built with privacy as a core principle. All AI processing happens locally on your device, and we never send your personal viewing data to external servers.

MyTube is a browser extension that provides personalized YouTube recommendations using on-device machine learning. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.

Key Privacy Commitments:

All machine learning and personalization happens locally on your device
We never access or store your YouTube viewing history externally
Your interaction data (likes/dislikes) stays on your device
We only collect minimal, non-personal technical information
Payment processing uses blockchain technology for enhanced privacy

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Stored Locally (On Your Device)

The following information is stored locally in your browser and never transmitted to our servers:

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Location
Video interactions (likes/dislikes)	Train personalization AI	Local browser storage
Interest topics/tags	Find relevant content	Local browser storage
AI model data	Generate recommendations	Local browser storage
Extension settings	User preferences	Local browser storage
Trial/payment status	License management	Local browser storage

2.2 Information We May Receive

We may receive limited, non-personal information in the following circumstances:

API Usage Statistics: Anonymous usage metrics from YouTube Data API calls (no personal content)
Error Reports: Technical error information to improve extension stability
Payment Transactions: Blockchain transaction hashes for payment verification (no personal payment details)

2.3 Information We DO NOT Collect

We explicitly DO NOT collect:

Your YouTube watch history
Your YouTube search history
Personal information from your YouTube account
Your browser history outside of YouTube
Personal payment information (credit cards, bank details)
Your location or IP address
Any personally identifiable information

3. How We Use Information

3.1 Local Processing Only

All personalization and AI processing occurs entirely on your device:

Recommendation Generation: Your device analyzes your interactions to suggest relevant videos
Model Training: Machine learning models are trained locally using your feedback
Content Discovery: The extension searches for content based on your locally-stored interests

3.2 External API Usage

We use external APIs for the following purposes only:

YouTube Data API: To search for and retrieve public video information
Blockchain APIs: To verify payment transactions (Etherscan, Blockchair)

                    Important: When using YouTube's API, we only search for public content based on your interest topics. We never send your viewing history or personal data to YouTube's servers.
                

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Local Storage

All personal data is stored locally in your browser using the Web Extensions API:

Data is encrypted and isolated per-browser
Only accessible by the MyTube extension
Automatically deleted when you uninstall the extension
Never synchronized across devices without your explicit action

4.2 Security Measures

Local Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted before storage
API Security: All external API calls use HTTPS encryption
Minimal Permissions: Extension only requests necessary browser permissions
Regular Updates: Security patches are delivered through extension updates

4.3 Data Export & Backup

You have full control over your data:

Export your settings and interaction data at any time
Create backups before browser changes or extension updates
Import previously exported data to restore your preferences

5. Payment Information

5.1 Cryptocurrency Payments

MyTube uses blockchain-based payments for enhanced privacy:

Payment Privacy Benefits:

No credit card or banking information required
No personal payment details stored or transmitted
Transactions verified through public blockchain
Payment processor cannot track your identity

5.2 Transaction Verification

For payment verification, we may:

Store blockchain transaction hashes locally
Query public blockchain APIs to verify transactions
Record payment status (paid/unpaid) locally on your device

5.3 Wallet Connection

When connecting your cryptocurrency wallet:

We only receive your wallet's public address (public information)
We never access your private keys or seed phrases
Wallet connection is handled by your wallet software, not us
You maintain full control over your cryptocurrency at all times

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 YouTube Data API

Purpose: Search for and retrieve public video information
Data Sent: Only your interest topics/keywords (no personal data)
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

6.2 Blockchain APIs

Etherscan: Verify Ethereum-based transactions
Blockchair: Verify Bitcoin transactions and fallback verification
Data Sent: Only transaction hashes (public blockchain information)

6.3 WalletConnect (Optional)

Purpose: Enable wallet connections for cryptocurrency payments
Usage: Only when you choose to make a payment
Privacy Policy: WalletConnect Privacy Policy

7. Your Rights & Choices

7.1 Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

Access: View all stored data through the extension interface
Export: Download your data in JSON format
Delete: Clear all data through extension settings or uninstall
Modify: Edit your preferences, topics, and settings at any time

7.2 API Usage Control

Disable automatic content fetching in settings
Set API usage limits to control external calls
View API usage statistics in the extension

7.3 Payment Control

Use the extension during the 30-day trial without payment
Choose your preferred cryptocurrency for payment
Request payment verification status at any time

8. Data Retention

8.1 Local Data

Data stored locally on your device is retained:

Until you manually delete it through extension settings
Until you uninstall the extension (automatic deletion)
Until you clear your browser's extension data

8.2 Payment Records

Transaction hashes stored locally for license verification
Payment status maintained locally to prevent re-payment
No payment records stored on external servers

8.3 API Usage Logs

Anonymous API usage statistics may be retained for service improvement
No personally identifiable information in these logs
Logs are automatically purged after 90 days

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Significant changes will be announced through the extension update notes
Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance
You can always review the current policy at this URL

                    Notification Promise: We will never make changes that compromise your privacy without clear notification and your consent.
                

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:

Support & Privacy Questions:

Email: [YOUR_CONTACT_EMAIL]

Response Time: Within 48 hours

Technical Issues:

Use the "Help" button in the extension for faster support

Payment Issues:

Include your transaction hash for fastest resolution

10.1 Data Protection Rights (GDPR/CCPA)

If you are located in the EU or California, you have additional rights under GDPR/CCPA:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to access your personal information
Right to delete your personal information
Right to correct inaccurate information
Right to data portability

Since MyTube processes all data locally on your device, you already have complete control over your information through the extension interface.

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