Privacy Policy for UndistractedTube

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

    Summary: UndistractedTube does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All your settings stay on your device.
  

Overview

UndistractedTube is a browser extension that helps users focus on YouTube content by filtering videos and hiding distracting UI elements. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles user data.

Data Collection

UndistractedTube does not collect any personal data.

The extension operates entirely locally on your device and does not:

Collect browsing history
Track video watching habits
Send data to external servers
Use analytics or telemetry services
Store any personally identifiable information

Data Storage

The extension stores the following data locally using Chrome's built-in storage API:

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Location
Channel allowlist	Filter videos by approved channels	Chrome Sync Storage
Keyword filters	Filter videos by keywords	Chrome Sync Storage
Extension settings	Remember your preferences	Chrome Sync Storage

All data is stored using Chrome's Sync Storage API, which means:

Data stays on your device and Google's Chrome Sync infrastructure
Data syncs across your Chrome browsers if you're signed into Chrome
No third-party servers are involved
You can view and delete this data at any time

Permissions

Permission	Why It's Needed
storage	Save your allowlist and settings
alarms	Check if allowlisted channels are still active
youtube.com	Apply filtering and hide UI elements on YouTube

Third-Party Services

UndistractedTube does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.

Data Sharing

We do not share any data because we do not collect any data.

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

View your data: Check Chrome's extension storage via developer tools
Delete your data: Use the extension's "Reset to Defaults" option or uninstall the extension
Export your data: Use the extension's export feature to download your settings

Children's Privacy

UndistractedTube does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date above. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For questions about this privacy policy or the extension, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

This extension is not affiliated with YouTube or Google.