Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how SkipIt ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and stores your data when you use our Chrome browser extension. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

SkipIt is completely free and does not collect any personal information. All data is stored locally on your device or synchronized through your Google account via Chrome's built-in sync feature.

1. Data We Collect

1.1 Settings Data (Chrome Storage Sync)

We store the following settings in Chrome's synchronized storage, which allows your preferences to sync across your devices:

Presets Custom playback speed presets (up to 8 presets) that you configure

Auto-Skip Settings Your preferences for automatically skipping intros and recaps, including click delay settings and debug mode preferences

Site Settings Which streaming platforms (Netflix, YouTube, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, Apple TV+, Paramount+) you have enabled or disabled the extension for

Theme Preferences Your dark mode or light mode preference

Per-Site Speed Playback speed preferences saved for specific websites

1.2 Statistics (Chrome Storage Sync)

We collect anonymous usage statistics to help you track your usage:

Usage Statistics Number of intros skipped, number of recaps skipped, and estimated total time saved (in seconds). These statistics are stored locally and synced via your Chrome account. You can reset them at any time from the options page.

1.3 Onboarding Status (Chrome Storage Local)

First-Time User Status Whether you have completed the initial onboarding tutorial. This is stored locally on your device only and is not synced.

2. Why We Collect This Data

We collect and store this data solely to provide the extension's functionality:

Functionality: To provide the core features of the extension, such as remembering your speed presets, auto-skip preferences, and per-site settings
User Experience: To sync your preferences across devices and maintain your settings between browser sessions
Statistics: To provide you with insights about your usage (e.g., time saved, content skipped)
Onboarding: To show or hide the initial tutorial based on whether you're a new user

3. Where Data Is Stored

3.1 Chrome Storage Sync

Settings and statistics are stored using Chrome Storage Sync, which means:

Data is synchronized across all devices where you are signed into Chrome with the same Google account
Data is stored in Google's cloud infrastructure
Data is encrypted in transit and at rest by Google
You can access and manage this data through Chrome's sync settings

3.2 Chrome Storage Local

Onboarding information is stored using Chrome Storage Local, which means:

Data is stored only on your local device
Data is not synchronized across devices
Data remains on your device unless you uninstall the extension or clear browser data

3.3 No External Servers

SkipIt does not use any external servers or third-party services. All data processing happens locally in your browser. We do not transmit any data to our own servers or any third parties.

4. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with any third parties.

The only external party involved is Google, through Chrome's built-in sync feature:

Google Chrome Sync: Data stored in Chrome Storage Sync is subject to Google's privacy policies and infrastructure. This is necessary for the sync functionality to work across your devices.

We do not:

Use analytics or tracking services
Collect browsing history or website content
Share data with advertisers or marketing companies
Transfer data to our own servers
Process any payment information
Collect any personally identifiable information

5. Your Rights and Control

You have full control over your data:

View Your Data: You can view all stored settings and statistics in the extension's options page
Reset Statistics: You can reset your usage statistics at any time from the options page
Reset All Settings: You can reset all settings to default values from the options page
Delete All Data: Uninstalling the extension will remove all locally stored data. Chrome Storage Sync data can be managed through Chrome's sync settings
Disable Sync: You can disable Chrome sync for extensions in Chrome's settings if you don't want your data synchronized across devices

6. Data Security

We take data security seriously. All data stored in Chrome Storage Sync is encrypted by Google. Local storage data is protected by Chrome's security model. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your data, please open an issue in our GitHub repository.