Privacy Policy for YouTube SpeedUp Speedometer

Last updated: November 23, 2025

        Quick Summary: This extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Your privacy is fully protected.
    

1. Information We Collect

YouTube SpeedUp Speedometer does NOT collect any personal information from users. We do not track your browsing activity, video watching history, or any other personal data.

2. Local Data Storage

The only data stored by this extension is your preferred playback speed setting. This preference is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's built-in storage API. This data:

Never leaves your device
Is not transmitted to any external servers
Is not accessible to the extension developer
Can be deleted at any time by removing the extension

3. Third-Party Services

This extension does not use any third-party services, analytics tools, or tracking mechanisms. We do not integrate with:

Google Analytics or similar analytics services
Advertising networks
Social media platforms
Any external APIs or services

4. Permissions Explanation

The extension requires the following permissions:

Storage: To save your playback speed preference locally in your browser
youtube.com access: To add the speedometer control to YouTube's video player

These permissions are used solely for the extension's core functionality and nothing else.

5. Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any user data with third parties because we do not collect any user data in the first place.

6. Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The extension is designed to be safe for users of all ages.

7. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, this extension complies with GDPR requirements:

No personal data is collected or processed
No consent is required as no data collection occurs
Users have full control over locally stored preferences by uninstalling the extension

8. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Open Source

This extension's source code may be made available for review, demonstrating our commitment to transparency and user privacy.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the extension's data practices, please contact us at:

Email: goofygohann@gmail.com

11. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

Know what data is stored (only your speed preference, stored locally)
Delete your data at any time by removing the extension
Request information about data practices (contact us via email)

        Summary: YouTube SpeedUp Speedometer is a privacy-first extension. We don't collect your data because we don't need it. Your playback speed preference stays on your device, and that's it.
    