Last updated: December 9, 2025
TL;DR: AmberDetect only analyzes comment text to detect scams and spam. We don't collect personal information, browsing history, or YouTube account data. Your privacy is our priority.
AmberDetect ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension handles data when you use our service to detect scams, spam, and other unwanted content in YouTube comments.
When you browse YouTube with AmberDetect installed, the extension analyzes comment text to detect scams, spam, and other categories. This analysis happens in two stages:
We collect minimal, anonymous statistics to improve the service:
These statistics are completely anonymous and cannot be linked to you or your YouTube account.
We explicitly do not collect, store, or transmit:
Comment text sent to our API is analyzed by AI to determine if it contains scams, spam, or other unwanted content. The text is:
Anonymous usage statistics help us:
We use OpenAI's GPT models to analyze comment text for scam detection. When a comment is sent to our API, it may be forwarded to OpenAI for processing. OpenAI's data handling is governed by their privacy policy: OpenAI Privacy Policy
Important: We send only comment text to OpenAI, never personal information or account details.
Our API is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS handles data according to their privacy policy: AWS Privacy Notice
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Comment text (API requests) | Deleted within 24 hours |
| Anonymous usage statistics | Retained indefinitely (anonymous) |
| User feedback (optional) | Retained to improve accuracy |
| Local extension data | Stored on your device until you uninstall |
You can disable or uninstall AmberDetect at any time from your browser's extension settings. This will immediately stop all data collection and analysis.
You can configure the extension to use only local pattern matching (no API calls) by adjusting settings in the extension popup. This will reduce detection accuracy but ensures no comment text leaves your device.
Since we don't store personal information or link data to individual users, there is no personal data to delete. If you have concerns, contact us at support@amberdetect.com.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect data in transit and at rest:
AmberDetect is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe a child has used our service, please contact us.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of AmberDetect after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
AmberDetect is open source. You can review our code to verify our privacy practices: GitHub Repository
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Summary: We only analyze comment text to protect you from scams. We don't collect personal information, and we don't sell your data. Your privacy matters to us.