# Privacy Policy for Smart Skip

**Effective Date:** July 23, 2026

Smart Skip is designed with privacy as a core principle.

## Information We Collect

Smart Skip does **not collect, transmit, sell, or share** any personal information.

The extension stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome Storage:

- Extension settings
- User preferences
- Local advertisement history
- Local advertisement statistics
- Category insights

This information never leaves your browser.

## Data Sharing

Smart Skip does not:

- Sell personal information
- Share information with third parties
- Upload browsing activity
- Track users across websites
- Use analytics services

## Permissions

### storage

Used only to save extension settings and local statistics.

### YouTube Host Permission

Used only to operate on YouTube pages to:

- Detect advertisements
- Skip skippable ads
- Mute advertisements
- Optionally speed up advertisements

No browsing data is transmitted outside your device.

## Remote Code

Smart Skip does not download or execute remote JavaScript or WebAssembly.
All executable code is packaged within the extension.

## Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated if the extension changes.

## Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy:

your-email@example.com