Privacy Policy - OK Noted Chrome Extension

1. Overview

OK Noted ("we," "our," or "us") is a Chrome browser extension that enables users to take timestamped notes while watching YouTube videos. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Notes Content: Text notes you create while using the extension
• Video Information: YouTube video URLs and timestamps you save with your notes
• Screenshots: Video screenshots you capture using the extension (optional feature)
• Formatting Preferences: Text formatting choices (bold, italic, etc.) in your notes

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• YouTube Video Metadata: Video titles, URLs, and current playback timestamps
• Google Account Information: Basic profile information when you authorize Google Drive access
• Browser Information: Chrome extension preferences and authentication tokens (stored locally)

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Personal browsing history beyond YouTube video pages where you use the extension
• YouTube viewing habits or recommendations
• Personal information from your Google account beyond basic profile data
• Analytics or usage tracking data
• Any data for advertising or marketing purposes

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Primary Functions

• Note Storage: Save your notes as HTML documents directly in your personal Google Drive
• Cross-Device Synchronization: Access your notes across devices through your Google Drive account
• Enhanced Functionality: Create clickable timestamp links and embed video screenshots in notes
• Organization: Automatically organize your notes in a "YouTube Notes" folder in your Google Drive
• Rich Text Formatting: Preserve formatting (bold, italic, lists) in your notes

3.2 Technical Functions

• Authentication: Maintain secure connection to your Google Drive account
• Auto-Save: Automatically save your work to prevent data loss
• Content Script Integration: Inject note-taking interface into YouTube pages

4. Information Storage and Security

4.2 Local Storage

• Authentication Tokens: Temporarily stored locally in Chrome for Google Drive access
• Extension Preferences: Your settings stored locally in Chrome
• Session Data: Temporary data cleared when you close your browser

4.3 Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted using secure HTTPS protocols
• OAuth2 Authentication: Secure Google authentication without storing passwords
• Minimal Permissions: Extension requests only necessary permissions
• Content Security Policy: Strict security policies prevent malicious code execution

5. Google APIs and Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Drive API

• Purpose: Create, read, and update HTML documents containing your notes
• Scope: Limited access only to files created by this extension
• Data Access: Only documents in your "YouTube Notes" folder created by OK Noted
• Permissions: Cannot access other files or folders in your Google Drive

5.2 Google Docs API

• Purpose: Convert HTML notes to Google Docs format for improved formatting and compatibility
• Scope: Limited to documents created by this extension
• Function: Automatic HTML-to-Google Docs conversion for better user experience

5.3 YouTube Integration

• Purpose: Extract video metadata and current playback timestamps
• Data Access: Only information visible on YouTube pages you visit while using the extension
• No YouTube API: We do not use YouTube's API; we only access publicly available page information
• No Tracking: We do not track your YouTube viewing habits or history

6. Data Retention

6.1 Your Notes

• Permanent Storage: Notes stored in your Google Drive until you manually delete them
• Your Control: You can delete, modify, or move notes at any time through Google Drive
• Extension Removal: Notes remain in your Google Drive even if you uninstall the extension

6.2 Technical Data

• Authentication Tokens: Stored locally until you revoke access or uninstall extension
• Browser Data: Extension preferences cleared when extension is uninstalled
• Session Data: Temporary data cleared when browser is closed

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 Access and Control

• View Your Data: Access all your notes directly through Google Drive
• Modify Your Data: Edit or delete notes through Google Drive or the extension
• Export Your Data: Download notes from Google Drive in various formats
• Delete Your Data: Remove notes from Google Drive or uninstall the extension

7.2 Permission Management

• Revoke Access: Remove extension permissions through Google Account settings
• Chrome Permissions: Manage extension permissions through Chrome settings
• Selective Access: Choose which YouTube pages to use the extension on

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

8.1 No Data Sharing

• Your notes remain private in your Google Drive account
• We do not have access to or store copies of your notes
• No analytics, advertising, or data collection services are used
• No user behavior tracking or profiling

8.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information only if required by law or to protect our legal rights, but since we don't store your data, there's typically nothing for us to disclose.

9. Children's Privacy

Our extension is not specifically designed for or directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Significant changes will be highlighted in the Chrome Web Store extension description
• Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Extension Permissions Explained

11.1 Required Permissions

• "identity": Required for Google OAuth authentication to access your Drive
• "storage": Store user preferences and authentication tokens locally
• "activeTab": Access current YouTube video information for note-taking
• "scripting": Inject the note-taking interface into YouTube pages
• "webNavigation": Detect when you navigate to YouTube videos to activate features

11.2 Host Permissions

• "googleapis.com": Communicate with Google Drive and Docs APIs
• "docs.google.com": Convert notes to Google Docs format
• "drive.google.com": Store and organize note files
• "youtube.com": Access video information and inject note-taking interface