Privacy Policy for YouTube Product Finder

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Mariner Digital Agency ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the YouTube Product Finder Chrome extension ("Extension") and visit our website at marinerdigitalagency.com/youtube-product-finder ("Website").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected by the Extension:

• YouTube Video URLs: URLs of videos you choose to analyze for product detection
• Video Transcripts: Text transcripts from YouTube videos (processed temporarily, not stored)
• Detected Products: List of products identified in videos (stored locally in your browser)
• Extension Settings: Your preferences and configuration settings
• Usage Statistics: Anonymous data about feature usage to improve the extension

2.2 Information Collected by the Website:

• Analytics Data: Page visits, browser type, referring URLs, and general geographic location
• Contact Information: Email address and message content when you contact us

3. Information We DO NOT Collect

• Personal identification information (name, address, phone number)
• YouTube account information or login credentials
• Browsing history outside of YouTube
• Payment or credit card information
• Personal communications or private messages
• Location data beyond general geographic region
• Device identifiers or tracking cookies for advertising

4. How We Use Information

All data processing occurs locally in your browser. We use the collected information solely to:

• Provide Core Functionality: Detect products mentioned in YouTube videos
• Generate Affiliate Links: Create Amazon affiliate links using our Associate ID (mda0bc-20)
• Maintain History: Store your video analysis history locally for your convenience
• Improve Accuracy: Enhance product detection algorithms through anonymous usage patterns
• Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical support
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights

5. Affiliate Links and Commissions

The YouTube Product Finder extension generates Amazon affiliate links using our Associate ID: mda0bc-20. When you make purchases through these links, we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.

Important: We do not receive any personal information about your purchases from Amazon. Amazon handles all transaction data according to their own privacy policy.

This affiliate income helps support the continued development and maintenance of the free extension.

6. Data Storage and Security

6.1 Local Storage:

• All extension data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
• We do not have access to this locally stored data
• You can clear this data at any time through the extension settings
• Data is automatically deleted if you uninstall the extension

6.2 Data Transmission:

• Video transcripts are sent to our API for product detection analysis
• Transcripts are processed in real-time and are not stored on our servers
• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption

6.3 Security Measures:

• Industry-standard encryption for data transmission
• Regular security audits of our systems
• Limited access to any data on a need-to-know basis
• Secure server infrastructure with regular updates

7. Third-Party Services

7.1 Amazon Associates Program:

• We participate in the Amazon affiliate program
• Amazon may collect data when you click our affiliate links
• Amazon's data collection is governed by their privacy policy
• We do not receive personal information about your Amazon purchases

7.2 Google Analytics:

• We use Google Analytics to understand website usage
• This service may collect anonymous usage statistics
• You can opt out using browser settings or Google's opt-out tools

7.3 YouTube API:

• We access YouTube's public API to retrieve video transcripts
• This access is governed by YouTube's Terms of Service
• No personal YouTube data is collected or stored

8. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your privacy:

• Access: View what data the extension has stored locally
• Delete: Clear all locally stored extension data
• Control: Enable or disable specific extension features
• Opt-out: Uninstall the extension to stop all data collection
• Contact: Reach out to us with privacy concerns

9. Children's Privacy

The YouTube Product Finder extension is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify users of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the extension (for significant changes)
• Sending an email notification (if we have your contact information)

Your continued use of the extension after changes have been made constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For general support questions, you can also contact: support@marinerdigitalagency.com

13. Compliance Information

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Chrome Web Store Developer Policies
• Amazon Associates Program Operating Agreement
• FTC Guidelines for Affiliate Marketing