Privacy Policy for YouTube Hide Controls (YTHC)
Effective Date: October 2026

Overview
YouTube Hide Controls . is committed to protecting user privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our data handling practices for the YouTube Hide Controls Chrome Extension.

1. Information Collection and Usage
YouTube Hide Controls does not collect, store, track, transmit, or sell any personal data, identifiable user information, browsing history, or user activity. The extension operates 100% locally within your web browser.

2. Local Data Storage
The extension uses Chrome’s local storage API (chrome.storage.local) strictly to save your UI preferences (such as whether control hiding is currently enabled or disabled). This data:

Is stored exclusively on your local device.
Is never uploaded to external servers, cloud storage, or third-party services.
Is automatically deleted if you uninstall the extension.

3. Extension Permissions
YouTube Hide Controls requests only the minimal permissions required to function properly:

scripting & *://*[.youtube.com/](https://.youtube.com/)*: Used solely to dynamically inject CSS styles into YouTube pages to hide or reveal video player controls on demand.

storage: Used solely to save user setting preferences locally.

4. Third-Party Services & Analytics
We do not use any third-party tracking scripts, advertising networks, telemetry, or analytics software. Your web browsing activity remains completely private.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.

6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or feedback regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: youssef.blac+YTHC@gmail.com