Privacy Policy for Channel Panel

Last Updated: November 30, 2025

Introduction

Channel Panel ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome extension.

Information We Collect

User-Provided Information

• YouTube Data API Key: You provide your own YouTube Data API key to access YouTube's public data. This key is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's sync storage.
• Channel IDs: The extension stores YouTube channel IDs that you choose to track.
• Theme Preference: Your light/dark mode preference is stored locally.

Automatically Collected Information

None: We do not automatically collect any personal information, browsing history, usage analytics, or telemetry data.

How We Use Your Information

• API Key: Used solely to authenticate requests to the YouTube Data API on your behalf to retrieve public channel statistics.
• Channel IDs: Stored to maintain your list of tracked channels across browser sessions and synced devices (if Chrome Sync is enabled).
• Theme Preference: Stored to remember your light/dark mode selection.

Data Storage

All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome’s chrome.storage.sync API:

• Data syncs across your Chrome browsers where you're signed in (if Chrome Sync is enabled in your browser)
• Data remains on your device and in your Google account’s Chrome sync storage
• We do not have access to your data
• We do not store data on external servers
• We do not maintain any backend servers or databases

Data Sharing

We do NOT share, sell, rent, or transmit your data to any third parties.

Your API key and channel list never leave your browser except when:

• Making API requests directly to Google’s YouTube Data API (required for the extension to function)
• Syncing via Chrome Sync to your other devices (managed by Google Chrome, not by us)

Third-Party Services

This extension interacts with:

• YouTube Data API v3 (Google)

Used to retrieve public channel statistics (subscriber counts, view counts, video counts)
Subject to Google's Privacy Policy
Subject to YouTube’s Terms of Service

Data Security

• Your API key and data are stored securely using Chrome’s built-in storage mechanisms
• All API requests use HTTPS encryption

We recommend:

• Keeping your API key confidential
• Setting appropriate usage restrictions in Google Cloud Console
• Not sharing your API key with others

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View your stored data via browser DevTools Console:

chrome.storage.sync.get(null, console.log)

• Delete: Remove the extension to delete all stored data, or clear data manually:

chrome.storage.sync.clear()

• Modify: Change your API key or tracked channels at any time through the extension interface
• Export: Copy your channel list and API key before uninstalling

Data Retention

Data is retained locally until you:

• Uninstall the extension
• Manually clear Chrome sync storage
• Remove specific data through the extension interface (double-click to remove channels)

Children's Privacy

This extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

International Data Transfers

Since all data is stored locally on your device and synced via Chrome Sync (if enabled), data transfers are managed by Google Chrome according to their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact the developer through the Chrome Web Store listing.

Compliance

• Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
• YouTube API Services Terms of Service
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable

Limited Use Disclosure

Channel Panel's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

• We only request the minimum permissions necessary (storage and YouTube Data API access)
• We do not use YouTube API data for serving advertisements
• We do not transfer YouTube API data to third parties
• We do not use YouTube API data for creditworthiness or lending purposes

Your Consent

By installing and using this extension, you consent to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of information as described herein.

Data Processing Details

What We Store:

1. Your YouTube Data API key (encrypted by Chrome's storage)
2. List of YouTube channel IDs you choose to track
3. Your theme preference (light/dark mode)

What We Don't Store:

• Personal identification information
• Browsing history
• Video watch history
• Search queries
• Email addresses
• Payment information
• Location data
• Device identifiers

API Requests:

• All requests are made directly from your browser to YouTube’s servers
• We do not proxy, intercept, or store API responses
• API quota usage is attributed to your API key, not ours

Summary: Channel Panel stores your API key and channel preferences locally on your device. We don't collect, track, or share any of your data. All YouTube data requests go directly from your browser to YouTube's servers using your API key.