Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 4, 2026
Overview
uListen AI ("uListen", "the extension", "we", "our") is a free Chrome browser extension that makes YouTube podcasts searchable and memorable. The extension provides AI-powered summaries, searchable transcripts, speaker-labeled captions, smart playback controls, and podcast discovery for YouTube videos. The extension only operates on YouTube (youtube.com) and cannot access your browsing activity on other websites. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.
Summary: We collect your email address to identify your account and track usage. Video IDs are sent to check if analysis (summaries, transcripts, captions) is available. Standard server logs (IP addresses, video IDs, timestamps) are kept for 30 days. We do not sell data or use it for advertising.
Privacy at a Glance
Here's how we handle your data:
| Requirement | Our Compliance |
|---|---|
| Collection | Email address (to identify your account), video IDs, server logs (IP, browser type). Email stored on device and server. Logs deleted after 30 days. |
| Handling | Video IDs used to check if analysis (summaries, transcripts, captions) is available. No profiling or tracking. |
| Storage | Preferences on your device only. Server logs auto-delete after 30 days. |
| Sharing | Server logs processed by Google Cloud Platform. Nothing sold. |
Data Collection
This section describes all data the extension collects and does not collect.
Sent to Our Servers
- ✓Email AddressUsed to identify your account and track usage. Sent via encrypted HTTPS.
- ✓Video IDTo check if analysis (summaries, transcripts, captions) is available for the current video
- ✓Server LogsBasic connection info (IP address, browser type) for security and troubleshooting. Deleted after 30 days.
Stored on Your Device Only
- ✓Login DataEmail address and login session
- ✓PreferencesCaption toggle state, panel width, font size preference, and which tooltips you have seen
- ✓Video DurationTo verify cached analysis matches the current video
What We Do NOT Collect
- ✗Your name or physical address
- ✗Cookies or tracking pixels
- ✗Browsing history outside YouTube
- ✗Passwords or payment card numbers
Data Handling
Data is transmitted to our server via encrypted HTTPS:
- Email address: Sent once during authentication to identify your account
- Video IDs: Sent when you visit a video to check if analysis (summaries, transcripts, captions) is available
- Catalog requests: The extension fetches the list of supported podcast channels from our server
All transmission uses TLS 1.2+ encryption. Your email is used only to identify your account and track usage, never for marketing or sold to third parties.
Data Storage
All data storage is designed to be minimal and privacy-preserving.
Local Storage (Your Device)
The following data is stored locally in Chrome on your device:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Login data | Email and login session |
| Caption toggle state | Remember if you turned captions on/off |
| Panel preferences | Panel width and font size preference |
| Feature and tooltip state | Remember which features you've used and tooltips you've seen |
Preferences, panel preferences, and tooltip state never leave your device. Your email is also sent to our server to identify your account. All local data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the extension.
Browser Session Storage (Temporary)
Video duration is stored temporarily in your browser's session storage to verify cached analysis matches the current video version. This data:
- Expires after 60 seconds
- Is cleared when you close the browser tab
- Is NOT transmitted to our servers
Server Logs (Temporary Storage)
Server logs containing IP addresses and video IDs are automatically deleted after 30 days. These logs are not used for tracking.
Data Retention Summary
| Data Type | Location | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Your device + Our servers | Until account deletion request |
| Local preferences | Your device | Until uninstall |
| Server logs | Our servers | 30 days max |
Data Sharing
We do not sell user data or share it for advertising purposes.
Infrastructure Providers
- Google Cloud Platform: Server logs (IP addresses, video IDs, timestamps) for hosting infrastructure
- Google Analytics: Website analytics for ulisten.ai (not the extension)
- Chrome Web Store Analytics: Standard install/uninstall metrics provided by Google's store platform
What We Do NOT Share
- No data is sold to advertisers or data brokers
- No data is shared for marketing purposes
- No data is provided to other third parties
Chrome Permissions Explained
The extension requests these permissions for the following specific purposes:
| Permission | Why We Need It |
|---|---|
| activeTab | To detect when you're watching a YouTube video and display the uListen panel, captions, and playback controls on that tab |
| storage | To save your preferences (panel width, caption settings, tooltip state) locally on your device |
| youtube.com | To inject the uListen panel, captions, and playback controls onto YouTube video pages |
| api.ulisten.ai | To fetch video analysis (summaries, transcripts, captions) and the podcast catalog from our server |
For future premium features (usage tracking, subscriptions), the extension may request additional permissions to read your Chrome profile email for account identification.
Account & Email
The extension's core features, including captions, summaries, transcripts, and podcast catalog, work without any account or sign-in. When you visit a supported video, the extension fetches analysis using only the video ID.
For premium features (usage tracking, subscriptions), the extension may read your email address from your Chrome browser profile. This email is:
- Read from your Chrome profile (no separate sign-in required)
- Sent to our server to identify your account
- Stored locally on your device for convenience
- Never used for marketing or shared with third parties
If you're not signed into Chrome, the extension still works for basic features.
AI-Generated Content
The extension displays AI-generated summaries, transcripts, and speaker identifications for supported podcast episodes. This content is pre-processed on our servers from publicly available video content. We do not process your personal viewing activity with AI.
AI-generated content is provided for informational purposes. Summaries are interpretive and highlight what our AI identifies as key points. Transcripts are high-accuracy but may contain errors, particularly with technical terms or proper nouns. Speaker identification is automated and may occasionally misattribute dialogue.
If you notice errors in AI-generated content, please contact us at support@ulisten.ai.
Data Security
Data in Transit
All communication between the extension and our servers uses HTTPS (TLS 1.2+) encryption to protect data during transmission.
Data at Rest
All data stored on our servers is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption:
- Server logs are stored in Google Cloud Platform with automatic AES-256 encryption
- All encryption keys are managed by Google Cloud Platform's security infrastructure
Additional Security Measures
- Our servers are hosted on secure cloud infrastructure with industry-standard security practices
- Server logs containing IP addresses are automatically purged after 30 days
- Local data stored on your device is protected by your browser's security measures
Your Rights
Under GDPR, CCPA, and similar privacy regulations, you have rights regarding your personal data. While server logs contain IP addresses (which may be considered personal data under some regulations), here is how we handle your rights:
- Right to Access: Contact us to request any data associated with your email address or IP
- Right to Deletion: Server logs are automatically deleted after 30 days; contact us for earlier deletion
- Right to Portability: Contact us if you need a copy of your data
- Right to Opt-Out: You can uninstall the extension at any time
To remove all local data, simply uninstall the extension from Chrome. This will delete all locally stored preferences.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@ulisten.ai
Google API Compliance & Limited Use
The use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements:
- ✓We do NOT use data for personalized advertisements
- ✓We do NOT sell or transfer data to third parties, data brokers, or advertisers
- ✓We do NOT use data for credit-worthiness or lending assessments
- ✓We do NOT allow humans to read user data except for:
- Aggregated, anonymized analytics
- Security investigations with user consent
- Legal compliance requirements
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or the extension's data practices, please contact us at: support@ulisten.ai
Developer Information
uListen AI is developed and maintained by uListen AI.
Website: https://ulisten.ai