Privacy Policy
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Overview
VidText ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that extracts text from video content using on-device optical character recognition (OCR). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Data We Collect
VidText does not collect, store, or transmit any user data.
Specifically:
- Video Frames: All OCR processing is performed locally on your device using WebAssembly. Video frames are captured and processed entirely within your browser and are never transmitted to any external server.
- Extracted Text: Text extracted from videos is copied directly to your device clipboard. It is not stored, logged, or sent anywhere.
- Screenshots: Screenshots captured via the Extension are copied to your device clipboard only. They are not uploaded or stored externally.
- Usage Analytics: We do not use any analytics services, tracking pixels, or telemetry. We have no knowledge of how, when, or by whom the Extension is used.
- Personal Information: We do not require or collect any personal information such as names, email addresses, or account credentials.
Data Storage
The Extension stores only your preference settings (such as toggle states for text extraction and screenshot controls) using Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.syncAPI. This data is managed by Google Chrome's own sync infrastructure and is subject to Google's privacy policy. No other data is stored locally or remotely by the Extension.
Third-Party Services
VidText does not use any third-party services, APIs, or CDNs for its core functionality. The OCR models (PP-OCRv5) are bundled with the Extension and run entirely on your device via WebAssembly and ONNX Runtime Web.
Permissions Explained
The Extension requests the following Chrome permissions, each with a specific purpose:
- storage: To save your preference settings (toggle states).
- offscreen: To run the OCR engine in an offscreen document for optimal performance.
- clipboardWrite: To copy extracted text and screenshots to your clipboard.
- activeTab:To access the current tab's video element for text extraction.
- Host permission (all_urls): To enable text extraction on any website that contains video elements.
Children's Privacy
The Extension does not collect any data from any users, including children. It is safe for users of all ages.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the support information listed on our About page.