# Privacy Policy — StraightFacts Chrome Extension

**Last updated:** April 10, 2026

## Overview
StraightFacts is a Chrome Extension that generates AI-powered summaries of YouTube videos using Google Gemini. This policy explains what data is processed and how.

## Data Collection
StraightFacts does **not** collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

## Data Processing
- The extension reads the transcript of the currently active YouTube video.
- This transcript text is sent directly to the **Google Gemini API** solely to generate a summary.
- The transcript is not stored, logged, or shared with any third party other than Google Gemini for the purpose of generating the summary.
- Your **Gemini API key** is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API and is never transmitted to any server other than Google's API endpoint.

## Permissions
- **activeTab** — to read the current YouTube page
- **scripting** — to inject the content script into YouTube
- **storage** — to save your settings locally
- **Host permission (youtube.com)** — the extension only operates on YouTube

## Third-Party Services
- [Google Gemini API](https://ai.google.dev/) — used for summary generation. Subject to [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

## Contact
If you have any questions, please open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/laurosalvel-pixel/straightfacts-privacy).