Overview
Universal Video PiP ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
Summary - What You Need to Know
- ✅ We only store your keyboard shortcut preferences locally
- ✅ No personal data is collected
- ✅ No data is sent to external servers
- ✅ No tracking, analytics, or cookies
- ✅ You can delete everything by uninstalling the Extension
Data Collection and Usage
What Data We Collect
The Extension collects and stores minimal data exclusively on your device:
Keyboard Shortcut Preferences
- Custom keyboard shortcuts you configure for PiP activation and rotation
- Stored locally using Chrome's sync storage API
- Synced across your devices if you're signed into Chrome
What Data We DO NOT Collect
The Extension does NOT collect, transmit, or store:
- ❌ Personal information (name, email, address, etc.)
- ❌ Browsing history or website data
- ❌ Video content or metadata
- ❌ Analytics or usage statistics
- ❌ Cookies or tracking data
- ❌ Any data sent to external servers
How We Use Your Data
The keyboard shortcut preferences are used solely to:
- Customize your Picture-in-Picture activation shortcuts
- Provide a personalized user experience
- Sync your preferences across devices (if Chrome sync is enabled)
Important: Your data never leaves your browser and is never transmitted to any external server.
Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
- Data is encrypted by Chrome's built-in sync mechanism if sync is enabled
- No external servers or databases are used
- You can clear all stored data by removing the Extension
Permissions Explained
The Extension requires the following permissions:
1. activeTab
- Purpose: To detect and access video elements on the current tab
- Usage: Only when you activate Picture-in-Picture mode
- Data Access: Limited to the active tab only when the extension is used
2. storage
- Purpose: To save your custom keyboard shortcut preferences
- Usage: To store and retrieve your settings locally
- Data Stored: Only keyboard shortcut configurations
3. host_permissions: <all_urls>
- Purpose: To enable Picture-in-Picture on any website with video content
- Usage: To inject the content script that detects videos
- Data Access: Limited to video element detection; no data is collected or transmitted
User Consent
By installing and using this Extension, you consent to:
- Local storage of your keyboard shortcut preferences
- The Extension accessing video elements on web pages you visit (only when activated)
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- View your data: Access your stored shortcuts in the Extension's settings page
- Modify your data: Change your keyboard shortcuts at any time
- Delete your data: Uninstall the Extension to remove all stored data
- Opt-out of sync: Disable Chrome sync to keep data only on your current device
How to Delete Your Data
To delete all data stored by the Extension:
Option 1: Uninstall the Extension
- Go to
chrome://extensions/
- Click "Remove" on Universal Video PiP
Option 2: Reset to Default Settings
- Open the Extension settings page
- Click "Reset to Defaults"
Third-Party Services
This Extension does NOT use any third-party services, analytics, or tracking tools.
Children's Privacy
This Extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age. The Extension is designed for general audiences and does not target children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be:
- Posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date
- Communicated through the Extension's Chrome Web Store listing
Compliance
This Extension complies with:
- Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- User Data Privacy requirements
- Limited Use of User Data policy
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Extension's data practices, please contact: