Privacy Policy for Balanced Audio Extension

Effective Date: May 9, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the "Balanced Audio — No More Loud Music" browser extension ("the Extension"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This policy explains our practices regarding your data.

2. Data Collection and Usage

We do not collect, store, transmit, or share any personal information, browsing history, or user data.

The Extension works entirely locally on your device:

Audio Processing: All audio processing (compressing dynamic range, boosting dialogue) happens locally within your browser using the standard Web Audio API. No audio data or audio streams are ever sent to external servers.
Settings Storage: Any settings you change (such as presets, voice clarity level, or background music level) are saved locally on your device using the browser's built-in local storage.

3. Permissions Justification

The Extension requests the following permissions for its core functionality:

storage: Required to save your preferred audio settings locally on your device.
*://*.youtube.com/*: Required to attach the audio compressor to video elements on YouTube pages so that the audio can be balanced.

4. Third-Party Services and Analytics

We do not use any third-party analytics, tracking scripts, or external services within the Extension.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in an updated "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

6. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact the developer through the Chrome Web Store support page.