Introduction
MakeThreads ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension and web application.
Information We Collect
Chrome Extension
When you use our Chrome extension, we collect:
- Extension ID: A randomly generated unique identifier stored locally on your device. This is used to track your usage quota.
- YouTube Video URLs: The URLs of videos you choose to convert. We do not store video content.
- IP Address: Your IP address is logged for rate limiting and abuse prevention.
- Email Address: Only if you voluntarily submit a quota request form.
Web Application
When you use our web application at makethreads.app, we collect:
- Session ID: A temporary identifier to manage your usage quota.
- Content You Submit: YouTube URLs or text you paste for conversion. This is processed but not permanently stored.
- Basic Analytics: Page views and feature usage through Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our content generation service
- To enforce usage limits and prevent abuse
- To respond to quota requests and support inquiries
- To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
Data Storage and Security
Your Extension ID is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. Server-side data (usage counts, quota requests) is stored securely on our servers. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes. Your content is sent to AI providers (OpenAI/Anthropic) for processing but is not stored by them for training purposes.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Clear your local extension data by uninstalling and reinstalling the extension
- Request deletion of your data by contacting us
- Opt out of analytics by using browser privacy settings
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@makethreads.app