Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

1. Introduction

Youtube No HUD is a browser extension designed to provide a cleaner YouTube viewing experience by hiding supported in-player HUD and interface elements. We are committed to maintaining user trust and protecting user privacy.

2. Zero Data Collection

Youtube No HUD does NOT collect, transmit, store on external servers, sell, or share any personal data or browsing history.

  • No personal identifiers (names, email addresses, IP addresses)
  • No video viewing history, playlists, or channel subscriptions
  • No website usage analytics or behavioral profiling
  • No ad identifiers or third-party tracking cookies

3. Local Storage Usage

The extension uses Chrome's local storage API (chrome.storage.local) exclusively to store your interface preferences locally on your device:

  • Extension ON/OFF state
  • Mode-specific preferences (Non-Theater, Theater, and Fullscreen modes)
  • Toast status notification preference
  • Custom keyboard shortcut key configuration

These settings remain strictly on your local browser and are never transmitted across the network.

4. How the Extension Works

The extension operates locally on supported YouTube pages (youtube.com) by injecting CSS rules to hide supported player UI elements.

The extension does not modify the underlying video pixels or video stream. Original video stream quality, colors, resolution, and video pixels remain 100% unaltered.

5. Data Sharing

Because Youtube No HUD does not collect any user data, no information is ever sold, rented, shared, or transferred to third parties under any circumstances.

6. Third-Party Services

The extension operates 100% offline inside your browser on YouTube. It contains zero analytics providers, zero tracking SDKs, zero advertising networks, and zero remote code executions.

7. Children's Privacy

Youtube No HUD does not collect personal information from anyone, including children. The extension strictly alters local player UI visibility on YouTube.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect extension enhancements. Any updates will be published directly on this page.

9. Contact & Support

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or Youtube No HUD, please visit our Support Page or reach out via the official Chrome Web Store listing.