Privacy
Last updated: June 20, 2026
The VidBar browser extension stores your video settings, bookmarks, notes, and preferences locally on your device. The extension uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data — such as which features are used and the extension version — so we can improve VidBar. It never collects your video content, the URLs or pages you visit, or any personal information, and you can turn analytics off anytime in the extension settings. Separately, this marketing website uses aggregate analytics through Google Tag Manager and Vercel to understand page views, CTA clicks, performance, and referrals.
VidBar collects anonymous, opt-out usage analytics through Google Analytics to help us improve the product (see Section 3). Beyond that, the extension does not:
All data is stored locally in Chrome's built-in storage (chrome.storage.local and chrome.storage.sync). This includes:
Chrome sync may replicate your settings across devices signed into the same Google account. This is handled entirely by Chrome — VidBar has no external sync infrastructure.
The VidBar extension uses Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymous usage data so we can see which features matter most and prioritize improvements. This is enabled by default and can be turned off at any time in the extension settings — VidBar keeps working fully with analytics disabled.
Data sent: Anonymous feature-usage events (e.g., which tools you open), extension version, and install/update events.
Data not sent: Video content, the URLs or pages you visit, browsing history, bookmarks, notes, names, email addresses, or license keys.
Opt-out: Disable analytics anytime in the extension settings.
The public website may use Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics tags configured inside GTM, Vercel Analytics, and Vercel Speed Insights to measure landing-page performance and conversion funnels. This website analytics is separate from the Chrome extension.
Data sent: Page URL/path, referrer, UTM parameters, CTA/event names, device category, viewport size, and performance metrics.
Data not sent: Video content, extension settings, browser history, names, email addresses, contact form message text, license keys, or payment details.
Scope: Website pages only; not the installed extension.
When you activate a Pro license, VidBar contacts Lemon Squeezy's API to validate your license key. This happens only when you activate or re-validate a license.
Data sent: License key and instance ID only.
Frequency: On activation and every 7 days for re-validation.
Grace period: If validation fails (e.g., offline), Pro features remain active for 30 days.
Some optional features may rely on third-party integration APIs. When enabled, VidBar sends only the minimum data required for that feature.
Data sent: Only data required by the enabled integration.
Opt-in: Optional integrations must be explicitly enabled.
Third-party: Third-party services are governed by their own privacy policies.
If you submit the contact form on this website, the form may be sent through Web3Forms so we can receive and reply to your message.
Data sent: The contact details and message you choose to submit.
Fallback: If form delivery is unavailable, your email app may open with the message prepared for you instead.
VidBar requests the minimum permissions needed to function:
storageSave your settings, bookmarks, notes, and preferences locally.tabsDetect which tab has a video and manage tab behaviors (close/navigate on leave).activeTabInteract with the currently active tab for toolbar injection.scriptingInject the toolbar content script into pages with video elements.contextMenusAdd right-click menu options for quick access to features.alarmsSchedule periodic tasks like storage pruning (every 30 minutes).Host permissions (<all_urls>)Allow the toolbar to detect supported video players across sites you visit.VidBar does not request access to history, bookmarks, camera/mic, or any other sensitive browser APIs.
Uninstalling the VidBar extension from Chrome automatically removes all locally stored data. You can also clear your data at any time via the extension settings without uninstalling. Since extension data is not stored on VidBar servers, there is no extension account or cloud profile to delete.
VidBar does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. The extension stores user settings locally and does not transmit video activity to VidBar.
If we ever change this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify users through the Chrome Web Store update notes.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at glitch@tamasvi.com.
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