Last updated November 5, 2026 · Version 0.2.1
WHAT WE COLLECT
ClearCut does not collect, sell, or share personal data. No account is required to use the free features.
Usage counts and settings stay in your browser (Chrome local/sync storage).
We do not track browsing history beyond the active YouTube tab you choose to summarize.
WHEN YOU SUMMARIZE
When you click Summarize, the transcript (or video ID if captions are unavailable) and title of the current YouTube video are sent to an AI provider only to produce the summary.
Bring-your-own-key mode: the request goes to Google Gemini or OpenAI (or your OpenAI-compatible endpoint) with the key you enter. That key never leaves your browser except to that provider.
Paid unlimited mode (when enabled): the request goes to ClearCut's server, which calls Google Gemini on a paid API tier. Transcripts and summaries are not stored by us. A per-user daily counter is kept.
PAYMENTS
If you upgrade, payments are processed by ExtensionPay and Stripe. We receive only your email and payment status, not card numbers.
CHROME WEB STORE
Use of data complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.
CONTACT
Questions: clearcut.yt.summaries@gmail.com