Effective Date: August 18, 2025
Last Updated: August 18, 2025
Overview
YourTake is a Chrome extension that provides personalized, goal-focused insights from YouTube videos and articles. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.
Information We Collect
1. Profile Information (Server Stored) (Stored Locally)
• User Goals: Your personal and professional objectives
• Role/Position: Your current role or field of work
• Areas of Interest: Topics and subjects you want to focus on
• Projects: Current projects you're working on
Storage: This information is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API. We do NOT transmit this data to our servers.
2. Usage Analytics
We collect anonymous usage data to improve our service:
• Extension Events: Installation, side panel usage, content analysis actions
• Content Interaction: Which features you use (copy insights, expand sections, rate content)
• Performance Data: Analysis success rates and error tracking
• Anonymous Identifiers: Randomly generated IDs1 to track usage patterns without identifying you
Third Party: Analytics data is sent to Google Analytics 4 using their Measurement Protocol.
3. Content Access
• Web Page Content: We access publicly available content from articles and YouTube videos you choose to analyze
• Tab Information: Current tab URL and title to provide context for analysis
Usage: Content is processed locally and sent to our analysis service only when you explicitly request analysis.
How We Use Your Information
Profile Information
• Generate personalized insights based on your goals and interests
• Filter content relevance to your specific needs
• Improve analysis accuracy over time
Usage Analytics
• Understand how users interact with the extension
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Improve feature performance and user experience
• Track adoption of new features
Content Data
• Extract relevant insights from videos and articles
• Generate author highlights and key takeaways
• Provide personalized recommendations
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Google Analytics 4
We share anonymous usage data with Google Analytics 4 for the following purposes:
• Data Shared: Anonymous usage events, feature interactions, error tracking
• Purpose: Service improvement and performance monitoring
• User Identification: No personally identifiable information is shared
• Google's Policy: Subject to Google's privacy practices
Content Analysis Service
When you request analysis of content:
• Data Shared: Article text or YouTube transcript, your profile preferences
• Purpose: Generate personalized insights and recommendations
• Processing: Content is processed and not stored permanently
• Security: Data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS
No Sale of Data
We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.
Data Security
Local Storage Protection
• Profile data stored using Chrome's secure storage APIs
• Data encrypted and isolated per browser profile
• No transmission to external servers without explicit user action
Transmission Security
• All external communications use HTTPS encryption
• Anonymous identifiers prevent personal identification
• Minimal data transmission principle applied
Data Retention
Profile Information
• Stored locally until you remove the extension or clear browser data
• Under your complete control via Chrome's extension management
Analytics Data
• Anonymous usage data subject to Google Analytics retention policies
• Typically retained for 26 months, subject to Google's terms
Content Analysis
• Processed content not permanently stored
• Analysis results cached locally for improved performance
Your Rights and Controls
Access and Control
• View Profile: Access all stored profile information via extension options
• Edit Profile: Modify goals, interests, and preferences at any time
• Delete Data: Remove extension to delete all locally stored data
Analytics Opt-Out
Currently, usage analytics help us improve the service for all users.
Content Analysis Control
• Explicit Consent: Analysis only occurs when you click "Analyze" buttons
• Content Choice: You control which content gets analyzed
• Result Management: Delete analysis results anytime by re-analyzing content
Children's Privacy
YourTake is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• Significant changes will be communicated via extension updates
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of updated terms
Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://yourtake.ai
Extension Support: Available via Chrome Web Store developer contact
Legal Compliance
This extension complies with:
• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable
Data Controller Information
Data Controller: Michael Hoeschele
Location: United States
Contact: [email protected]
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Note: This privacy policy applies specifically to the YourTake Chrome extension. Use of third-party services (Google Analytics, content analysis APIs) is also subject to their respective privacy policies.
1 Randomly generated UUID identifiers that cannot be traced to individual users