Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-05-21
YouGist is a Chrome extension that summarizes YouTube videos using AI. This page explains exactly what data the extension touches, where it goes, and what is and isn't stored.
What data the extension handles
| Data | When | Where it goes | Where it's stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube video URL | When you click Summarize | Sent to https://yougist.kuberscan.com/api/transcript so it can fetch the public caption track |
Not stored. Used only to resolve the transcript, then discarded. |
| Video caption text | After the backend fetches it | Returned to your browser, then sent from your browser to whichever AI provider you configured | Not stored by the YouGist backend. Subject to the chosen AI provider's data retention policy. |
| Your API keys | When you save them in Options | Only sent directly from your browser to that provider's official API (e.g. api.openai.com) |
Stored locally in chrome.storage.local. Never sent to the YouGist backend. |
| Provider preferences | When you save Options | Used by the extension when calling your chosen provider | Stored locally in chrome.storage.local. |
| Current YouTube tab URL | While the side panel is open | Read by the extension to pre-fill the URL field | Not transmitted anywhere on its own. |
What we do not do
- We do not sell, share, or transfer any data to third parties beyond the providers you explicitly configure.
- We do not track which videos you summarize, how often you use the extension, or any other usage analytics.
- We do not store your API keys on any server. They live in your browser's local storage and are sent directly from your browser to the AI provider you chose.
- We do not read or transmit the content of any non-YouTube page.
Backend logs
The transcript backend at yougist.kuberscan.com keeps
standard nginx access logs (timestamp, source IP, requested path,
HTTP status, response size, user-agent) for up to 14 days for
operational troubleshooting. The request body containing the video
URL is not logged. After 14 days, log files are
rotated and discarded.
Data deletion
- Open the Options page (gear icon in the side panel).
- Click Clear All at the bottom.
- Optionally, remove the extension via
chrome://extensions.
There is nothing to delete from our server side because we don't store your data.
Third-party services
When you choose an AI provider, the transcript text you summarize is sent from your browser directly to that provider. Their handling of that data is governed by their own privacy policies:
- OpenAI
- Anthropic
- Google (Gemini)
- xAI
- DeepSeek
- Mistral AI
- Groq
- OpenRouter
- Ollama / LM Studio: data stays on your own machine — not transmitted anywhere.
YouTube caption tracks themselves are public data published by the video uploader; the extension only reads what YouTube already serves publicly.
Contact
For questions about this policy, email [email protected].
Changes to this policy
Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.