# Privacy Policy for Auto Skip Live Stream

_Last updated: July 30, 2025_

## Overview

Auto Skip Live Stream is a Chrome extension that automatically skips YouTube live streams. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data and complies with Chrome Web Store privacy requirements.

## Data Collection

**WE DO NOT COLLECT ANY USER DATA**

This extension does not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information, browsing data, or user activity data whatsoever.

## Data Usage

The extension only uses:

-   **Local Settings**: Your on/off preference and theme choice are stored locally using Chrome's sync storage
-   **Page Content**: The extension reads YouTube page content to detect live streams (this data never leaves your browser)

## Data Storage

-   Settings are stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage
-   No data is sent to external servers
-   No analytics or tracking is performed

## Permissions Explanation

The extension requests these permissions:

-   **Storage**: To save your settings (enabled/disabled state and theme preference)
-   **Tabs**: To detect when you navigate to YouTube pages
-   **Scripting**: To run the live stream detection code on YouTube
-   **Host Permissions (YouTube)**: To work only on YouTube.com domains

## Data Retention

Since we do not collect any user data, there is no data to retain or delete. All settings are stored locally on your device and can be cleared by removing the extension.

## Third Parties

-   No data is shared with third parties
-   No external services are used
-   No advertising or tracking networks are involved
-   No analytics or telemetry is collected

## Contact Information

For privacy-related questions about this extension:

-   **Email**: rahul.rocky0019@gmail.com
-   **GitHub Issues**: https://github.com/RahulRocky0019/AutoSkip_LiveStream/issues

## Changes to Privacy Policy

Any changes to this privacy policy will be reflected in extension updates and the updated date above will be modified accordingly.

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**This extension is designed to respect your privacy completely while providing a useful YouTube experience.**