UnTrap helps users stay focused by managing access to distracting elements on YouTube. It removes or hides features like Shorts, video suggestions, and comment sections, and allows customization of layout and filtering by keywords. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that all data handling is transparent, minimal, and secure.

Permissions Required
To function as intended, UnTrap requires the following browser permissions:
▪ activeTab: To access and modify the contents of the currently active tab.
▪ Access to domains such as www.youtube.com and m.youtube.com: To apply layout customizations, hide distractions, and filter content.
These permissions are used strictly to implement features locally on your device.

Data Collection & Processing
UnTrap supports two usage modes:

(1) local-only mode with no data collection, and

(2) optional account mode with cloud sync and summarization features.

1. Local-Only Mode (No Account)
   By default, UnTrap does not transmit or store any personal data externally. All processing happens in your browser.
   Data stored locally:
   ▪ Language settings – used to show the extension UI in your language.
   ▪ Device type (desktop or mobile) – to enable layout adjustments.
   ▪ User preferences – such as filters, hidden sections, time limits, and customizations.
   This data is stored using browser extension APIs like chrome.storage.local and never leaves your device.
2. Account Mode (Optional)
   Users can optionally create an UnTrap account to enable cross-device sync and access AI-based video summarization features.
   When using an account:
   We store:
   ▪ Account email and authentication hash
   ▪ User settings (e.g., layout, filters, time limits), only if sync is enabled
   ▪ Video summaries are processed and stored on our server only if the user enables the summarization feature. Summaries are saved anonymously and are not linked to user identities.
   We do not store:
   ▪ Browsing history
   ▪ Watched videos
   ▪ Personally identifiable usage behavior
   All communication is encrypted (via HTTPS). You can delete your account or synced data at any time from the extension settings.

User Consent
▪ On first install or when enabling cloud features, UnTrap presents a consent dialog outlining what data will be processed and stored.
▪ You can choose to use UnTrap fully in local-only mode without creating an account or transmitting any data.
▪ Consent is required before any data is sent to our servers.

User Control
You retain full control over your data:
▪ Use without an account for full local-only privacy.
▪ Delete cloud data or account at any time via settings.
▪ Adjust or reset extension settings from within the extension.

Detectability by Websites
UnTrap modifies YouTube by injecting CSS and JavaScript to hide or change interface elements. While this is technically visible to the YouTube website, UnTrap does not intentionally expose its presence or collect data from page content.

Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy as the extension evolves. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact
For questions or concerns, please contact:
 swifterapps@gmail.com