Privacy Policy for Stop Spiral for YouTube

Privacy Policy for Stop Spiral for YouTube

Effective Date: March 28, 2026

"Stop Spiral for YouTube" (the "Extension") is a browser extension designed to help users manage their YouTube watch time by proactively pausing content and preventing autoplay. This Privacy Policy outlines what information the Extension does and does not collect or use.

1. Data Collection and Usage
We are committed to your privacy. The Extension does not collect, store, share, or transmit any personal information, browsing history, or user data to any external servers or third parties.

2. Host Permissions (YouTube)
The Extension requires permission to read and change data on youtube.com. This access is strictly used locally on your device to:
- Inject the "Stop Spiral" user interface into the YouTube video player.
- Monitor the current video's playback state to detect when it has finished.
- Pause the video player to prevent the next video from autoplaying.
No information about what videos you watch or interact with is ever recorded or transmitted by the Extension.

3. Local Storage
The Extension uses your browser's local storage permission solely to remember your preferences (e.g., whether the "Stop Spiral" toggle is currently active). This preference data is saved locally on your own device and is never synced to external servers by our Extension.

4. External Services and Third Parties
The Extension does not use any third-party analytics, tracking scripts, or external APIs. It operates completely self-contained within your browser.

5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in an updated "Effective Date." Since the Extension collects no data, any future changes would primarily involve clarifying these existing practices.

6. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out via the support section on the Chrome Web Store listing.