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chore: update privacy policy due to recent addition of full local data extraction

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PRIVACY_POLICY.md
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@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ LibreTube doesn't share your data with third parties. When using the app without
By default, the app retrieves a list of instances from [piped-instances.kavin.rocks](https://piped-instances.kavin.rocks), which is considered an official and reliable source. In cases where this source is blocked in certain regions, the app falls back to [instances.tokhmi.xyz](https://instances.tokhmi.xyz). This ensures that the app can still function properly and access a list of instances, even in regions where the primary source is not available.
### Instances & Data handling
In case the user is not logged in to a Piped account on any instance, user data remains private and is not shared with any third parties. Local playlists are stored on the app and not shared with Piped. Users have the option to disable the feature that records their browsing history and timestamps. This information is stored only locally and is not shared with any other piped instances.
In case the user is not logged in to a Piped account on any instance, user data remains private and is not shared with any third parties. Local subscriptions and playlists are stored on the app and not shared with Piped. Users have the option to disable the feature that records their browsing history and timestamps. This information is stored only locally and is not shared with any other Piped instances or third party services.
### Piped account
Piped accounts can be completely deleted with no history kept, providing increased security for users on the site.
@ -28,7 +28,8 @@ Piped accounts can be completely deleted with no history kept, providing increas
If you decide to contribute to SponsorBlock via LibreTube (this is disabled by default), please acknowledge their [Privacy Policy](https://gist.github.com/ajayyy/aa9f8ded2b573d4f73a3ffa0ef74f796) and [Terms of Use](https://gist.github.com/ajayyy/9e8100f069348e0bc062641f34d6af12).
### Data Security
LibreTube connects to Piped instances instead of directly to YouTube, providing an additional layer of privacy. However, trust is shifted to the instance owner. Piped instances do not log user-specific data, but there is no guarantee regarding the actions of the instance owner. In the event that logging occurs on LibreTube, the amount of data collected would be lower than what is typically gathered by YouTube's official app. This is because LibreTube does not send user behavior or other telemetry data to the server of the instance being used.
LibreTube offers two methods for receiving data from YouTube. You can either use the "Full Local Mode" to connect directly to YouTube's servers or select a Piped instance to proxy all network requests. Since requests to YouTube are made directly from your device when using "Full Local Mode", so YouTube might be able to profile users based on their IP in that case. However, a certain level of privacy is still maintained. If LibreTube is used with a Piped instance, trust is shifted to the instance owner. Piped instances do not log user-specific data, but there is no guarantee regarding the actions of the instance owner. In the event that logging occurs on LibreTube, the amount of data collected would be lower than what is typically gathered by YouTube's official app. This is because LibreTube does not send user behavior or other telemetry data to the server of the instance being used.
No matter which option you choose, LibreTube always only does the minimum amount of network requests needed to provide the functionality you see on your screen - nothing more and nothing less.
### Disclaimer
The LibreTube project is **not affiliated, authorized, or endorsed by YouTube, Google LLC, or any of its affiliates or subsidiaries**. Any intellectual property used is owned by the respective owners.