Botodachi Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

Overview

Botodachi is a Chrome browser extension that provides AI-powered assistance while watching videos on YouTube and Netflix. Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how it's used, and how it's protected.

        Key Point: Botodachi stores all settings and data
        locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or have access to any
        of your personal information.
      

1. Information We Collect

Botodachi collects and stores the following data locally on your device only:

API Keys: Your API keys for AI services (OpenAI or Google AI) are stored securely in your browser's local storage. Note: Ollama (local) does not require API keys.
Extension Settings: Your preferences including AI personality selection, provider settings, and spoiler preferences.
Chat History: Recent conversation history (last 10 messages) to provide context for follow-up questions. This is stored locally and cleared when you navigate to a new video.
Video Captions: A rolling buffer of up to 30 minutes of video captions captured in real-time from your current viewing session.

2. How We Use Your Information

Data collected by Botodachi is used exclusively to:

Provide AI-powered responses to your questions about video content
Maintain conversation context for natural interactions
Remember your settings and preferences across browsing sessions

3. Third-Party Services

When you ask a question, Botodachi sends the following to your chosen AI provider (OpenAI, Google AI, or Ollama):

Your question
Recent video captions (context)
Video metadata (title, platform)
Recent chat history (for conversation context)

Important: This data is sent directly to the AI provider you configured. We do not intercept, store, or have access to this communication. Please review the privacy policies of your chosen AI provider:

OpenAI Privacy Policy
Google Privacy Policy
Ollama (local): No data leaves your device when using Ollama

4. Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only: All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API.
No Remote Servers: Botodachi does not operate any servers or databases. We cannot access your data.
API Keys: Stored using Chrome's local storage (not synced across devices) for enhanced security. Ollama does not require API keys as it runs locally.
Automatic Cleanup: Chat history and caption buffers are automatically cleared when you navigate to a new video or close your browser.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties. The only data sharing occurs when:

You explicitly ask a question, which sends your query and context to your configured AI provider
This is necessary for the extension's core functionality and is under your direct control

6. User Control

You have complete control over your data:

Clear Chat History: Click the "Clear" button in the extension panel
Delete Settings: Remove the extension or clear your Chrome extension data
Disable Extension: Turn off or uninstall Botodachi at any time from chrome://extensions/
No Account Required: Botodachi does not require account creation or authentication

7. Permissions Explained

Botodachi requests the following Chrome permissions:

storage: To save your settings and API keys locally
activeTab: To access caption data from YouTube and Netflix pages you're actively viewing
host_permissions (*.youtube.com, *.netflix.com): To run the extension on YouTube and Netflix websites, enabling caption capture and interface injection on these platforms

Note: The extension interface is injected using declarative content scripts (defined in the manifest), which do not require additional permissions.

8. Children's Privacy

Botodachi is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Analytics and Tracking

Botodachi does not use analytics, tracking, or telemetry of any kind. We do not collect usage statistics or monitor your behavior.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Botodachi after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Open Source

Botodachi is open source software. You can review the complete source code to verify our privacy practices at: GitHub Repository

12. Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Email: botadachiapp.dev@gmail.com

Summary: Botodachi stores everything locally on your device. We cannot access your data. When you ask questions, your query is sent to your chosen AI provider. That's it. No tracking, no servers, no data collection.