Privacy Policy: YouTube Shorts Block Safari

Privacy Policy for YouTube Shorts Block Safari

Last updated: October 30, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how YouTube Shorts Block Safari (“we”, “our”, or “the extension”) handles information when you use our Safari browser extension. This policy is designed to comply with Apple’s App Review Guidelines and provide complete transparency about our data practices.

TL;DR - NO DATA COLLECTION

YouTube Shorts Block Safari does not collect, transmit, store, or share any of your personal data or browsing information. The extension operates entirely locally on your device.

1. INFORMATION WE DO NOT COLLECT

YouTube Shorts Block Safari is designed with privacy as a core principle. We explicitly DO NOT collect, access, or transmit:

Personal Information: No names, email addresses, or contact information
Browsing History: No tracking of websites you visit
YouTube Activity: No recording of videos watched, searches performed, or channels visited
Usage Analytics: No telemetry, crash reports, or usage statistics
Device Information: No device identifiers, IP addresses, or system information
Cookies or Tracking: No cookies, tracking pixels, or similar technologies

2. WHAT THE EXTENSION DOES

YouTube Shorts Block Safari performs the following operations entirely on your device:

Content Blocking

YouTube Page Access: The extension accesses YouTube web pages (www.youtube.com and m.youtube.com) to identify and hide YouTube Shorts content
DOM Manipulation: Reads the page structure to find Shorts elements and applies CSS rules to hide them
Local Processing: All blocking logic runs in your browser - no data leaves your device

Local Storage Usage

Settings Storage: Your preferences (blocking modes, enabled features) are stored locally using Safari’s browser storage API
Statistics Storage: Optional statistics (count of blocked Shorts) are stored locally on your device
Local Only: This data never leaves your device and is not synchronized or backed up to any server

3. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

YouTube Shorts Block Safari requires the following Safari permissions to function:

Permission	Purpose	What We Access
Access to YouTube.com	Content blocking	Read-only access to YouTube page structure to identify and hide Shorts
Local Storage	Save settings	Store your preferences locally on your device

Why These Permissions Are Required

YouTube Access: Required to detect and hide YouTube Shorts elements on the page. The extension only reads page content to identify Shorts - it does not modify video content, intercept network requests, or access your YouTube account.
Local Storage: Required to remember your blocking preferences (e.g., whether to hide Shorts from homepage, search results, or sidebar). All data stays on your device.

Important: The extension does NOT request access to:

Your YouTube account or login credentials
Any websites other than YouTube
Network requests or downloads
Your files or camera
Location data

4. DATA STORAGE AND SECURITY

Local Storage Only

On-Device: All extension data (settings, statistics) is stored exclusively in Safari’s local storage on your device
No Cloud Sync: We do not use iCloud sync or any cloud storage services
No Servers: We do not operate any servers that collect or store user data
No Third Parties: No data is shared with any third-party services or analytics providers

Security

Isolated Storage: Extension data is isolated from other applications and websites
Safari Sandbox: The extension runs in Safari’s security sandbox
No Network Requests: The extension does not make any network requests or connect to external servers

YouTube Shorts Block Safari does not share any data with third parties because:

We don’t collect any data to share
We don’t use analytics services
We don’t use advertising networks
We don’t sell or rent user information
We don’t integrate with third-party services

6. YOUR RIGHTS AND CONTROL

Complete Control

Enable/Disable: Toggle the extension on or off at any time in Safari settings
Customize Settings: Choose which types of Shorts to block (homepage, search, sidebar, menu)
Clear Data: Remove the extension to delete all locally stored settings and statistics
No Account: No account creation or registration required

How to Remove All Data

Open Safari > Settings > Extensions
Find “YouTube Shorts Block Safari”
Click “Uninstall” to remove the extension and all local data

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

YouTube Shorts Block Safari does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. The extension is safe for users of all ages as it operates entirely locally without data collection.

8. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the extension or legal requirements. When we make changes:

We will update the “Last updated” date at the top
Significant changes will be noted in the extension’s release notes
Your continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance

9. OPEN SOURCE AND TRANSPARENCY

YouTube Shorts Block Safari’s code can be reviewed to verify our privacy claims. The extension’s content blocking logic is transparent and operates entirely in your browser without external communications.

10. CONTACT INFORMATION

For privacy-related questions or concerns:

Email: yaroslav91@gmail.com Website: DocGPT.ai Response Time: We respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days

Privacy Inquiries

Questions about data handling
Privacy concerns or suggestions
Policy clarifications
Security concerns

Summary

YouTube Shorts Block Safari is a privacy-first extension:

✅ No data collection - We don’t collect any personal information
✅ No tracking - We don’t track your browsing or YouTube activity
✅ Local only - All settings stored on your device
✅ No third parties - No data shared with anyone
✅ No network requests - Extension works entirely offline
✅ Open and transparent - Code and behavior can be verified

By using YouTube Shorts Block Safari, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. This policy complies with Apple’s App Review Guidelines and reflects our commitment to user privacy.