Privacy Policy

Introduction

Pareto Capture ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

When you create an account or use Pareto Capture, we may collect:

• Email address: Used for account creation and authentication
• Password: Stored securely using industry-standard encryption
• User preferences: Settings and configurations you choose

1.2 Usage Information

We collect information about how you use the extension:

• Transcript data: YouTube video transcripts you extract and save
• Video metadata: Title, URL, channel name, and timestamp of videos you process
• Extension interactions: Features you use and actions you take

1.3 Technical Information

• Browser information: Browser type and version
• Extension version: Version of Pareto Capture you're using
• Error logs: Technical diagnostics to improve the extension

1.4 Information We Do NOT Collect

• ❌ We do NOT track your YouTube browsing history
• ❌ We do NOT collect personal information beyond what you explicitly provide
• ❌ We do NOT use cookies for tracking purposes
• ❌ We do NOT access your other browser tabs or activities

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Core Functionality

• Authenticate your account and maintain your session
• Extract and store YouTube transcripts you request
• Sync your data across devices (if applicable)
• Provide access to your personal Pareto Hub

2.2 Service Improvement

• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Improve extension performance
• Develop new features based on usage patterns
• Ensure security and prevent abuse

2.3 Communication

• Send important service updates
• Respond to your support requests
• Notify you of policy changes (if required by law)

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Where We Store Data

• User data is stored on secure servers
• Data is encrypted both in transit (HTTPS) and at rest
• We use industry-standard security practices

3.2 How Long We Store Data

• Account data: Retained until you delete your account
• Transcripts: Retained until you delete them
• Logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days

3.3 Security Measures

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt/argon2)
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to data

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 We Do NOT Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

4.2 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

• Authentication: Secure login services
• Hosting: Cloud infrastructure providers

These services have their own privacy policies and are required to protect your data.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal requests (subpoenas, court orders)
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Investigation of fraud or security issues

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• ✓ Access your data: View all data we have about you
• ✓ Export your data: Download your transcripts and account information
• ✓ Delete your data: Permanently delete your account and all associated data
• ✓ Correct your data: Update incorrect information

5.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To access, export, or delete your data:

1. Log into your Pareto Hub
2. Go to Settings → Account → Privacy
3. Choose the appropriate action

Or contact us at: support@pareto-labs.com

6. Chrome Extension Permissions

6.1 Permissions Explained

Pareto Capture requires the following Chrome permissions:

6.2 Host Permissions

• youtube.com: Required to extract transcripts from YouTube videos
• pareto-labs.com: Required to communicate with your Pareto Hub

7. Children's Privacy

Pareto Capture is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

If you are accessing Pareto Capture from outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using the extension, you consent to this transfer.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice in the extension
• Sending an email (for material changes)

Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us: