Subtitle Downloader for YouTube Privacy Policy
Subtitle Downloader for YouTube ("the Extension", "we", "us", or "our") is a browser extension that allows users to download subtitle and caption tracks from YouTube videos in SRT, VTT, or TXT format.
This Privacy Policy explains what information the Extension does and does not collect, how it works, and how user data is handled.
1. Summary
- does not require an account
- does not track users
- does not serve ads
- does not collect, store, sell, or transmit personal data
- runs only on YouTube pages
- stores only local user preferences, such as preferred download format, on the user's device
2. Information We Collect
We do not collect personal information.
We do not collect or store:
- name
- email address
- phone number
- account credentials
- payment information
- device identifiers for tracking
- browsing history outside the Extension's functionality
- subtitle download history on our servers
- analytics or telemetry data
3. Information Processed by the Extension
To perform its core function, the Extension may temporarily access or process the following information locally in the user's browser:
- the current YouTube video page
- available subtitle or caption track metadata
- subtitle text provided by YouTube for the selected track
- the user's chosen output format (SRT, VTT, or TXT)
- the user's selected subtitle language or translation target, if any
This information is processed only to generate and save the subtitle file requested by the user.
4. Local Storage
The Extension may save limited preference data locally on the user's device, such as:
- preferred default subtitle format
- interface preferences
- other settings necessary for the Extension to remember user choices
This data is stored locally in the browser and is not transmitted to us.
5. Data Transmission
We do not transmit personal data or subtitle data to our own servers.
The Extension operates by interacting with YouTube pages and subtitle resources available to the user through YouTube. Subtitle content is retrieved directly within the user's browser for the purpose of download.
We do not maintain any backend service that receives or stores user subtitle downloads or personal data.
6. Third-Party Services
The Extension is designed to work on youtube.com.
We do not use third-party analytics, advertising networks, or tracking scripts in connection with the Extension.
However, because the Extension works on YouTube pages, users remain subject to YouTube's and Google LLC's own terms, privacy practices, and service behavior when using YouTube.
7. Cookies and Tracking
The Extension itself does not set tracking cookies and does not use cookies for analytics, profiling, or advertising.
8. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share user data with third parties.
We do not transfer user data except as necessary for the browser and YouTube page to function as intended on the user's own device.
9. Children's Privacy
The Extension is not specifically directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Data Retention
Because we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, we do not retain user personal data.
Locally stored preferences remain on the user's device until the user clears browser extension storage, changes settings, or uninstalls the Extension.
11. Security
Because the Extension does not operate a server that stores user personal data, the privacy risk surface is limited primarily to local browser storage and the user's interaction with YouTube.
Users can remove locally stored Extension preferences at any time by uninstalling the Extension or clearing browser extension data.
12. User Rights
Because we do not collect or store personal data on our servers, we generally do not have personal data to access, correct, export, or delete on behalf of users.
Users may manage locally stored preferences directly in their browser environment.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
15. Independent Product Notice
Subtitle Downloader for YouTube is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google LLC. "YouTube" is a trademark of Google LLC.
Subtitles and captions belong to their respective owners. Users are responsible for ensuring that downloaded content is used in compliance with applicable copyright and other laws.