- Extension Wala

1. What the extension does (single purpose)

extension-wala helps users get instant summaries of YouTube videos, chat with video content, and jump to exact moments in seconds — directly on YouTube. The extension is intentionally narrow in scope: it only operates on YouTube pages to support that single purpose.

2. Summary of data practices (short)

We do not collect personal information such as names, emails, payment details, health data, or messages.
We do not sell, share, or transfer user data to third parties for unrelated purposes.
Most data (settings, optional per-video caches) is stored locally on your device using the browser storage API and expires automatically after a short period.
The extension only accesses YouTube pages when you explicitly activate it. It does not run on other sites.

3. Permissions we request and why

We only request the permissions necessary to provide the single purpose described above. Each permission is accompanied by a short justification.

tabs — Why we request this

We read the current tab's URL and title to confirm the page is a YouTube watch page before enabling features. This also lets us update the UI when users navigate to a different video within the same tab (single-page application behavior). We do not enumerate or track browsing activity across other sites.

activeTab — Why we request this

When you activate the extension on a YouTube tab, activeTab provides temporary access to that page so we can read subtitles and render controls. Access is temporary and only applies to the active tab you explicitly interact with — it avoids persistent access to all sites.

storage — Why we request this

We store minimal, purpose-bound data locally: user settings, the last used prompt, and an optional per-video summary cache keyed by YouTube video ID. Caches auto-expire after a short time to limit footprint. All data remains on the user's device unless the user explicitly exports it.

scripting — Why we request this

We inject scripts only after a clear user action (for example, clicking the extension button or using the context menu) on a YouTube tab. This enables caption parsing and UI rendering while ensuring scripts do not run silently on all pages.

Host permission: https://*.youtube.com/* — Why we request this

Host access to YouTube is required solely to read publicly available caption/subtitle tracks and render the on-page helper UI for summarization and timestamp jumping. All DOM access and network calls are restricted to YouTube pages. We do not access user credentials, private messages, or any non-public data.

Note: requesting host permission may require an in-depth review from the store and can delay publishing.

4. Remote code

We do not use remote code. All JavaScript and WebAssembly executed by the extension are packaged in the extension bundle. We do not include externally hosted scripts or evaluate downloaded code at runtime.

5. Data we do and do not collect

What we may store locally on your device

Settings: user preferences and UI settings.
Last used prompt: the last query/prompt you typed in the extension (stored locally to improve convenience).
Optional per-video summary cache: short-lived summaries keyed by YouTube video ID to make re-opening a video faster. These caches auto-expire after a short period.

What we never collect

We never collect: names, addresses, email addresses, health information, financial/payment information, account authentication (passwords), private messages, location (GPS), browsing history across sites, or any other personally identifiable information.

6. Data sharing & third parties

We do not sell, rent, or otherwise share user data with third parties. The extension does not include analytics, advertising trackers, or other third-party telemetry by default.

7. How long we keep data

Local caches (e.g., per-video summaries) are temporary and auto-expire after a short period. Settings and minimal usage metadata are kept until you clear them or uninstall the extension. You can remove data at any time via Chrome's extension storage controls or by uninstalling the extension.

8. Your controls

You choose when the extension runs — it activates only on YouTube pages when you request it.
To clear stored data: go to Chrome → Extensions → extension-wala → Details → Storage (or remove the extension to clear all extension-stored data).
To revoke host access: you can disable or remove the extension, or adjust extension permissions in Chrome's extension settings.

9. Security

We follow standard best practices for browser extension development: minimize requested permissions, keep code bundled in the extension package, and avoid storing sensitive data. However, no system is 100% secure. If you believe there is a vulnerability, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notices (for example, in the extension or the Chrome Web Store listing).

11. Certifications & legal disclosures

By publishing this extension and this policy we disclose the following:

We do not sell or transfer user data to third parties outside of the approved/declared use cases.
We do not use or transfer user data for purposes unrelated to the extension's single purpose.
We do not use or transfer user data to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes.

12. Contact

If you have privacy questions, bug reports, or policy concerns, please contact us at extensionwala2@gmail.com.