Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how the AdQuiet Chrome extension handles information. AdQuiet is designed to reduce video ad interruptions on YouTube desktop watch pages while minimizing data processing.
1. Information AdQuiet processes
To provide its core feature, AdQuiet locally reads and responds to website content and in-player ad signals on YouTube pages. This processing occurs inside your browser and is used only to detect and reduce ad interruptions.
AdQuiet stores the following information locally using chrome.storage.local:
- whether the extension is enabled;
- aggregate counts related to filtering activity;
- timestamps needed to display recent activity; and
- a limited set of fixed, privacy-safe diagnostic event types used to understand whether the extension is working.
2. Information AdQuiet does not collect
AdQuiet does not store or transmit video titles, full page URLs, Google or YouTube account information, full player-response bodies, authentication information, payment information, health information, location data, personal communications, or browsing history.
AdQuiet does not use information to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes. It does not sell user data, transfer user data to data brokers, serve personalized advertising, or allow humans to read user data.
3. Permissions and why they are used
storage
Stores the enabled setting, aggregate counts, timestamps, and limited diagnostic events locally on your device.
scripting
Allows AdQuiet to run its filtering logic on supported YouTube pages when required.
Host access: https://www.youtube.com/*
Allows AdQuiet to detect in-player ad signals and operate on YouTube desktop pages. AdQuiet does not request access to unrelated websites.
4. Data sharing and network transmission
AdQuiet does not send locally processed or stored extension data to the developer or to third parties. If you choose an external support or feedback link, your browser opens that third-party service only after your action. AdQuiet does not automatically transmit extension data with that action.
5. Retention and deletion
Local extension data remains in Chrome extension storage until you clear the extension's stored data or uninstall AdQuiet. Uninstalling the extension normally removes its locally stored extension data according to Chrome's behavior.
6. Chrome Web Store Limited Use disclosure
The use of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
7. Children's privacy
AdQuiet is not designed to collect personal information from children or from any other users.
8. Changes to this policy
If AdQuiet's information-handling practices materially change, this page will be updated and the “Last updated” date will be revised.
9. Contact
For privacy questions, use the AdQuiet Support page or contact the developer on X.
AdQuiet is an independent extension and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by YouTube or Google.