PRIVACY POLICY Zoom Video & Transcript Downloader Chrome Extension Last Updated: November 22, 2024 ================================================== 1. OVERVIEW ================================================== Zoom Video & Transcript Downloader is a Chrome extension that helps you download Zoom recordings and transcripts that you have permission to access. This privacy policy explains our data practices in detail. ================================================== 2. DATA COLLECTION - WHAT WE DO NOT COLLECT ================================================== We DO NOT collect or transmit: ❌ Personal information (name, email, phone) ❌ Zoom account credentials or passwords ❌ Browsing history outside of Zoom pages ❌ User behavior analytics or tracking data ❌ Location information ❌ Financial or payment information ❌ Health information ❌ Personal communications ================================================== 3. LOCAL DATA STORAGE ================================================== All data is stored LOCALLY on your device using Chrome's storage.local API: A) DOWNLOAD HISTORY - Zoom recording URLs you've extracted - Download links (temporary, expire after 24-48 hours per Zoom) - Recording metadata (title, duration, file size) - Transcripts (if available) - Download timestamps B) USER PREFERENCES - Default download options (video/transcript) - History retention period (7/30/90 days or indefinite) - Your custom settings C) EXTENSION LOGS (for debugging) - Operational logs with timestamps - Error messages - Action records - Limited to 1000 entries or 10MB (auto-cleanup) ALL THIS DATA: ✓ Stays on your device ✓ Is NOT uploaded to any server ✓ Is NOT shared with third parties ✓ Can be deleted anytime by you ================================================== 4. PERMISSION USAGE EXPLAINED ================================================== A) COOKIES PERMISSION PURPOSE: Read your Zoom session cookies to download recordings you have access to HOW IT WORKS: - When you click "Download", we read Zoom cookies from your browser - These cookies are sent ONLY to Zoom's servers (not third parties) - This allows downloading private/password-protected recordings you can view - Without this, only public recordings would work WHAT WE DON'T DO: - Store your cookies permanently - Send cookies to our servers (we don't have servers) - Use cookies for tracking - Access non-Zoom cookies B) STORAGE PERMISSION PURPOSE: Save download history and settings locally WHAT'S STORED: - Recording URLs and metadata - Your preferences - Extension logs WHERE: Chrome's local storage on YOUR device only C) DOWNLOADS PERMISSION PURPOSE: Save videos and transcripts to your computer HOW IT WORKS: - Triggered only when you click "Download" - Uses browser's native download manager - You control where files are saved - No automatic downloads D) ACTIVETAB PERMISSION PURPOSE: Detect if you're on a Zoom recording page WHAT WE ACCESS: - Current tab URL (only when you click extension icon) - Used to validate it's a Zoom recording page WHAT WE DON'T DO: - Read page content - Inject scripts - Monitor your browsing E) OFFSCREEN PERMISSION PURPOSE: Download large video files efficiently WHY NEEDED: - Handles multi-GB files without freezing browser - Provides real-time progress updates - Prevents memory crashes TECHNICAL DETAIL: - Creates temporary processing document - Closed automatically after download - No data stored or transmitted F) DECLARATIVENETREQUEST PERMISSION PURPOSE: Set proper headers for authenticated downloads WHAT IT DOES: - Adds "Referer" header (required by Zoom) - Includes authentication cookies in download requests - ONLY modifies requests to Zoom domains - Temporary rules, removed after download WHY NEEDED: - Modern browsers block certain headers via JavaScript - Without this, downloads would fail with 403 errors G) HOST PERMISSIONS (Zoom domains only) - https://*.zoom.us/* (all Zoom subdomains) - https://zoom.us/* (root domain) - https://events.zoom.us/* (events platform) WHEN ACCESSED: - ONLY when you click "Extract Video & Transcript" - No background access - No automatic requests ================================================== 5. DATA FLOW & SECURITY ================================================== WHEN YOU USE THIS EXTENSION: 1. YOU click "Extract Video & Transcript" on a Zoom page 2. Extension reads the page URL (activeTab permission) 3. Extension requests recording info from Zoom's API (host permissions) 4. Extension reads your Zoom cookies (cookies permission) 5. Zoom returns recording data (stored locally) 6. YOU click "Download" 7. Extension sends authenticated request to Zoom (with your cookies) 8. Video downloads to YOUR computer (downloads permission) DATA NEVER GOES TO: ❌ Our servers (we don't have any) ❌ Third-party analytics ❌ External databases ❌ Other extensions SECURITY MEASURES: ✓ All Zoom requests use HTTPS ✓ Cookies only sent to Zoom domains ✓ No external scripts loaded ✓ Chrome's built-in storage security ================================================== 6. ZOOM'S PRIVACY POLICY APPLIES ================================================== When downloading recordings: - You're subject to Zoom's Terms of Service - You're subject to Zoom's Privacy Policy: https://zoom.us/privacy - We only access recordings you already have permission to view - Download links expire per Zoom's security policy (24-48 hours) IMPORTANT: - This extension does NOT give you access to recordings you shouldn't have - You must have permission from the recording owner - Respect copyright and privacy laws ================================================== 7. USER CONTROL & DATA DELETION ================================================== YOU CAN: ✓ View all stored data (Settings page) ✓ Delete individual history entries ✓ Clear all history (one click) ✓ Clear all logs (one click) ✓ Set auto-deletion (7/30/90 days) ✓ Export logs for review TO DELETE ALL DATA: 1. Open extension Settings (gear icon) 2. Click "Clear All History" 3. Click "Clear Logs" OR - Uninstall extension (removes everything) UNINSTALL REMOVES: ✓ All download history ✓ All settings ✓ All logs ✓ No traces remain ================================================== 8. NO DATA SHARING OR SELLING ================================================== WE CERTIFY: ✓ We do NOT sell user data ✓ We do NOT transfer data to third parties ✓ We do NOT use data for unrelated purposes ✓ We do NOT share with advertisers ✓ We do NOT create user profiles ✓ We do NOT track across websites THE ONLY DATA TRANSMISSION: - Your authenticated requests to Zoom's servers (when YOU download) - This is necessary for the extension to function - No middleman, no our servers ================================================== 9. LEGAL COMPLIANCE ================================================== GDPR (EU): Compliant - minimal local data, user control CCPA (California): Compliant - no data selling or sharing COPPA (Children): Not targeting children under 13 Chrome Web Store Policies: Full compliance ================================================== 10. YOUR RIGHTS ================================================== You have the right to: ✓ Know what data is stored (visible in Settings) ✓ Access your data (Settings page) ✓ Delete your data (Clear buttons) ✓ Export your data (Download Logs) ✓ Use without tracking ✓ Uninstall and have data removed ================================================== 11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY ================================================== Updates will be: - Posted on GitHub with date change - Included in extension update notes - Notified via Chrome Web Store changelog Continued use = acceptance of changes ================================================== 12. DISCLAIMER ================================================== This extension is: - NOT affiliated with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. - An independent third-party tool - Provided "AS IS" without warranty YOU are responsible for: - Having permission to download recordings - Complying with Zoom's Terms of Service - Following copyright and privacy laws - Not violating platform policies ================================================== 13. CONTACT & SUPPORT ================================================== Questions about privacy? - GitHub: https://github.com/DZ-ABDLHAKIM/zoom-video-downloader - Issues: https://github.com/DZ-ABDLHAKIM/zoom-video-downloader/issues - Email: fridaytechnolog@gmail.com ================================================== 14. CONSENT ================================================== By installing and using this extension, you: ✓ Consent to this privacy policy ✓ Understand data is stored locally ✓ Agree to responsible use of downloaded content ✓ Accept the disclaimers stated above If you do not agree, please uninstall the extension. ================================================== © 2024-2025 DZ-ABDLHAKIM MIT License Last Updated: November 22, 2024 ==================================================