Privacy Policy for Gemini YouTube Summarizer

Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Effective Date: August 19, 2025

Overview

Gemini YouTube Summarizer ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension that summarizes YouTube videos using Google's Gemini AI.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

Google Gemini API Key: You provide your own Google Gemini API key, which is stored locally on your device only.
Language Preferences: Your selected summary language preference is stored locally on your device.

Usage Information

YouTube Video URLs: When you request a summary, the YouTube video URL is sent to Google's Gemini API for processing.
Extension Activity: Basic usage patterns may be logged locally for debugging purposes only.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information solely for:

Generating video summaries using Google's Gemini AI service
Remembering your language preferences
Providing technical support and improving the extension

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only: All your personal data (API key, preferences) is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API. We do not have access to this information.

API Key Security: Your Gemini API key is encrypted and stored locally on your device only
No External Servers: We do not operate any servers that collect or store your data
Chrome Security: All data storage uses Chrome's built-in security mechanisms

Third-Party Services

Google Gemini AI

When you use the summarization feature, video URLs are sent to Google's Gemini AI service for processing. This communication is governed by Google's privacy policy and terms of service:

YouTube

The extension operates on YouTube pages and accesses publicly available video information (titles, URLs) that you are already viewing. This is governed by YouTube's terms of service.

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer your personal information to third parties, except:

Video URLs sent to Google Gemini AI for summarization (as explicitly requested by you)
When required by law or to protect our legal rights

Your Rights and Controls

You have full control over your data:

Delete Data: Uninstall the extension to remove all locally stored data
API Key Management: Add, modify, or remove your API key at any time through extension settings
Usage Control: The extension only processes videos when you explicitly click the "Summarize" button

Children's Privacy

Our extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. We will notify users of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of the extension after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

International Users

This extension can be used worldwide. Your data processing will be subject to the laws of your jurisdiction and Google's data processing policies for the Gemini AI service.

Security Measures

All data transmission to Google Gemini uses HTTPS encryption
API keys are stored using Chrome's secure storage mechanisms
No persistent user tracking or analytics
Minimal data collection principle

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

GitHub Issues: Report an Issue
Extension Support: Use the feedback option in the Chrome Web Store

Response Time: We aim to respond to privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.

Compliance

This extension and privacy policy are designed to comply with:

Chrome Web Store Developer Policies
Google API Terms of Service
General privacy best practices

Summary: Your privacy is important to us. We only store data locally on your device, never collect personal information on external servers, and only send video URLs to Google Gemini when you explicitly request a summary. You maintain full control over your data at all times.