Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 4, 2026
Overview
EpisodeLock is a browser extension that helps parents limit daily streaming episodes on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and YouTube Kids. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles data.
Data Collection
EpisodeLock does not collect any personal data.
- No user accounts are created.
- No data is sent to any server.
- No analytics or telemetry are collected.
- No third-party services are used.
Data Storage
All data is stored locally on your device only, using the browser's built-in
chrome.storage.local API. This data never leaves your browser.
The following information is stored locally:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Episode limit (a number) | Your configured daily episode limit |
| Episode count (a number) | How many episodes have been watched today |
| PIN (hashed) | Parental control PIN to unlock or change settings |
| Last reset date | To determine when to reset the daily count |
This data is only accessible within the extension itself and is never transmitted anywhere.
Permissions Explanation
storage
Used to save your settings (episode limit, daily count, PIN) locally on your device. No remote storage is involved.
Host permissions (netflix.com, disneyplus.com, amazon.com, primevideo.com, youtube.com, youtubekids.com)
Required to detect when a video starts playing on these streaming platforms so the extension can count episodes and display the PIN overlay when the daily limit is reached. The extension does not read, record, or transmit any content from these pages.
Children's Privacy
EpisodeLock is a parental control tool designed to be configured by parents/guardians. It does not collect data from children or anyone else.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes in a future version, the "Last updated" date above will be updated and the changes will be described in the extension's release notes.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.
EpisodeLock is open-source software. You can review all of its code to verify these claims.