Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2024

1. Introduction

Welcome to Popups Videos ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension that generates interactive pop-ups on YouTube videos.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our extension.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and any profile information you choose to provide.
• Payment Information: For premium subscriptions, we collect payment data through our secure payment processor (Stripe). We do not store your credit card information.
• Communication Data: When you contact us for support, we collect the information you provide in your communications.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our extension, including the number of pop-ups generated and general usage patterns.
• YouTube Video Data: We access publicly available YouTube video information (titles, descriptions, duration) to generate relevant pop-ups. We do not access private or unlisted videos.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as browser type and version for compatibility purposes.

2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect

• Your YouTube viewing history or personal preferences
• Personal data from YouTube videos or comments
• Browsing activity on other websites
• Private or sensitive personal information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and operate our extension, generate AI-powered pop-ups, and manage your account.
• Personalization: To customize your experience and improve the relevance of generated pop-ups.
• Communication: To send you service-related notifications, updates, and respond to your inquiries.
• Payment Processing: To process subscription payments and manage billing.
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our extension's functionality.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

• AI Services: We use OpenRouter API to generate pop-up content. Only video metadata is shared, never personal data.
• Payment Processing: Stripe processes payments securely. They have their own privacy policies.
• Cloud Services: We use Firebase (Google) for data storage and hosting, following their security standards.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments
• Access controls and authentication
• Secure payment processing through certified providers

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law. Specifically:

• Account information is retained while your account is active
• Usage data is retained for up to 2 years for analytics purposes
• Payment records are retained as required by financial regulations
• You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights section)

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing (may limit service functionality)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our extension may use local storage and similar technologies to enhance functionality. These do not track you across websites and are used solely for the extension's operation.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

12. Contact Information

13. Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Chrome Web Store Privacy Requirements

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 15, 2024.