Security Policy for "YouTube Transcript Downloader"

 

Security Policy for "YouTube Transcript Downloader"

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to outline the measures implemented to protect user data, ensure the extension operates securely, and comply with Google Chrome Web Store policies and best practices.

2. Data Collection and Handling

  • No Data Collection:
    The extension does not collect, transmit, or store any user data. All operations (e.g., extracting transcripts) are performed locally within the user's browser.

  • No Third-Party Data Sharing:
    The extension does not share any information with third-party services or servers.

  • Local Execution:
    All scripts execute locally on the user's machine without transmitting any data externally.

3. Permissions

  • Minimal Permissions:
    The extension requests only the following permissions:

    • activeTab: To interact with the currently active YouTube tab.
    • scripting: To inject scripts that allow transcript extraction.
    • host_permissions: Restricted to https://www.youtube.com/* for executing code only on YouTube pages.

  • Host Restrictions:
    The extension will operate exclusively on https://www.youtube.com/* to prevent access to unintended domains.

4. Content Security Policy (CSP)

To ensure the extension is protected against malicious scripts:

  • A strict Content Security Policy is enforced in manifest.json:
    json
    "content_security_policy": {
  "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self';"
}
  • No external scripts or resources are used within the extension.

5. User Consent

  • User-Initiated Actions:
    The extension only performs actions (e.g., fetching and downloading transcripts) in response to explicit user actions, such as clicking the "Download Transcript" button.

  • Transparency:
    Users are informed about the extension's functionality and permissions through the Chrome Web Store description and the in-app interface.

6. Error Handling

  • Graceful Degradation:
    The extension handles all errors (e.g., transcript unavailable, button not found) gracefully, displaying user-friendly error messages without impacting browser performance.

  • No Crashes or Freezes:
    The extension is designed to handle unexpected issues without causing browser crashes or freezes.

7. Regular Updates

  • Maintenance:
    The extension will be regularly updated to ensure compatibility with YouTube’s evolving design and structure.

  • Security Patches:
    Any identified security vulnerabilities will be addressed and patched promptly.

8. Developer Commitments

  • No Ads or Tracking:
    The extension does not include advertisements, analytics, or tracking mechanisms.

  • No Hidden Code:
    All code is open for review and complies with Chrome Web Store guidelines. The code does not contain obfuscated or minified scripts with hidden functionality.

9. Reporting Security Issues

Users can report security issues or concerns via email to the developer. The email address is provided in the Chrome Web Store listing. All reported issues will be acknowledged and resolved promptly.

10. Future Enhancements

  • Periodic reviews will be conducted to ensure the extension adheres to the latest security best practices and guidelines.
  • Any changes to the extension's permissions or data handling policies will be communicated transparently to users.

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