What ClipRanker Does
ClipRanker is a Chrome extension that helps you browse, sort, filter, and download publicly available video content from Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. All core processing — scraping, sorting, filtering, and outlier detection — happens entirely within your browser on pages you visit.
We built ClipRanker with a local-first architecture: your video data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it or trigger a feature that requires a network call (such as authentication or optional transcription).
Data We Collect
Account Data
When you create a ClipRanker account, we collect:
- Email address — used for authentication and account recovery
- Password — stored securely via Supabase Auth (hashed, never in plaintext)
Usage Data
We track the following to enforce free-tier limits and improve the product:
- Scan events — which platform you used, the target username, number of videos processed, and timestamp
- Subscription status — your plan type (free, monthly, annual) and billing status
Data We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect your browsing history. We do not collect data from pages you don't actively scan. We do not sell or share your data with third parties. We do not store video content, thumbnails, or media files. We do not track you across websites.
How Data Is Processed
- Video metadata (views, likes, comments, captions) is read from pages you visit and processed locally in your browser
- Sorting, filtering, and outlier detection happen entirely on your device
- Only scan event metadata (platform, username, video count) is sent to our servers for usage tracking
- Authentication tokens are stored locally in
chrome.storage.local
Storage & Security
- Account and usage data is stored on Supabase (hosted on AWS), protected by Row Level Security policies
- Payment processing is handled by Stripe — we never store your credit card information
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Extension preferences and session tokens are stored in your browser's local storage, accessible only to the extension
Data Retention
- Account data is retained while your account is active
- Scan event history is retained for product analytics
- You can request deletion of your account and all associated data by contacting us at support@clipranker.com
Permissions Justification
ClipRanker requests only the permissions necessary for its core features. Here's why each is required:
| Permission | Why It's Needed |
|---|---|
| storage | Store your authentication session and extension preferences locally |
| activeTab | Read video metadata from the page you're currently viewing |
| downloads | Download videos and CSV exports to your device |
| alarms | Periodically refresh authentication tokens in the background |
| Host: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube | Read publicly available video data from these platforms |
| Host: CDN domains | Download video files from platform content delivery networks |
| Host: Supabase | Communicate with our authentication and usage tracking backend |
| Host: OpenAI | Optional transcription feature for Pro users |
Third-Party Services
- Supabase — authentication and database (Supabase Privacy Policy)
- Stripe — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
- OpenAI — optional video transcription for Pro users (OpenAI Privacy Policy)
Platform Terms
ClipRanker reads publicly available data displayed in your browser. Users are responsible for complying with the Terms of Service of Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube when using this extension. ClipRanker does not facilitate unauthorized access to private or restricted content.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of ClipRanker after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or to request data deletion, contact us at: