Privacy Policy

Everything ClipChase collects, what it does with that data, and the permissions it requests from your browser.

Last updated · 2026-09-25

Information we collect

ClipChase operates primarily as a client-side tool. To search YouTube transcripts, the extension accesses the current YouTube channel and its associated transcript data directly from your browser. We do not collect, store, or sell your personal data.

Permissions needed

  • sidePanel: displays the search interface alongside the video without interrupting playback.
  • scripting & tabs: interacts with the current YouTube tab, for example jumping to a timestamp when a result is clicked.
  • declarativeNetRequest: securely manages network requests required for reliable transcript fetching.
  • Host permissions: fetches transcripts of the channel you are searching and communicates with our backend APIs.

How your data is handled

When you perform a search, the extension may communicate with our backend servers to process and deliver phonetic matches. Data transmitted is strictly limited to transcript segments and your search query. We do not tie this data to your identity, IP address, or user account.

Third-party services and analytics

ClipChase interacts with YouTube's services to function. Your use of YouTube is governed by YouTube's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. ClipChase is not affiliated with, endorsed, or sponsored by YouTube.

We use PostHog to collect usage analytics to help improve the extension, such as which searches return results and which features are used. It is tied to a random ID generated in your browser, not to your name, account, or email.

Feedback you choose to send

ClipChase occasionally asks for feedback inside the extension, and when you remove it, a page asks why. Answers are optional, and anything you type is stored with the same random ID as your usage analytics so we can understand what went wrong.

If you choose to leave an email address in a feedback prompt, it is stored only so we can reply to you. It is never shared, sold, or used for marketing, and we will delete it on request using the contact address below.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the last updated date below.