Introduction
Pareto ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.
TL;DR: We collect minimal data to provide the service. We never sell your data. Your video history stays private.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address: Used for authentication and important notifications
- Password: Stored securely using industry-standard encryption
1.2 Usage Data
To provide our service, we process:
- Video metadata: Title, URL, and channel of videos you analyze
- Generated content: Summaries, grades, and timestamps we create for you
- Your notes: Any personal notes you add to your library
1.3 What We DON'T Collect
- Your complete YouTube watch history
- Videos you watch but don't analyze
- Your YouTube account credentials
- Personal browsing data outside YouTube
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Generate video summaries, grades, and timestamps
- Sync your library across devices
- Improve our analysis algorithms
- Send important service updates (rare)
We never sell your data to third parties or use it for advertising.
3. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored securely using:
- Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure cloud infrastructure
- Regular security audits
We retain your data as long as your account is active. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time.
4. Extension Permissions
Pareto requests the following Chrome permissions:
- youtube.com access: To display grades on thumbnails and analyze videos
- Storage: To save your preferences locally
- Tabs: To detect when you're on a YouTube video page
We only use these permissions for their stated purpose.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your data
- Delete: Remove your account and all data
- Export: Download your library in standard formats
- Opt-out: Disable analytics in extension settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at nikola@pareto-labs.com
6. Children's Privacy
Pareto is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Significant changes will be communicated via email or in-app notification.
8. Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at:
Email: nikola@pareto-labs.com