Last updated: March 27, 2026
ListenTogether is a browser extension that lets people listen to YouTube Music together in real time. The service is operated by its individual developer (referred to as "we", "us", or "our" in this document). You can reach us at the contact details listed at the end of this policy.
The table below describes every piece of data the extension and backend handle, why it is needed, and how long it is retained.
| Data | Purpose | Stored where | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anonymous nickname e.g. "BoldFox" |
Identifies you to other participants in a room. Generated randomly, never tied to an account. | Extension local storage + server memory | Cleared when you leave the room or close the tab |
| Room code | Routes WebSocket messages to the correct room session. | Server memory | Deleted when the room is empty |
|
Playback events play, pause, seek, track change |
Keeps all participants in sync. Events are relayed in real time and not persisted. | Transient (WebSocket relay only) | Never stored |
|
Queue entries track title, artist, YouTube Music URL |
Maintains the shared queue visible to all room participants. | Server memory for the duration of the room | Deleted when the room is empty |
| IP address | Standard network routing. Not logged at the application level. | Server access logs (infrastructure level) | Up to 30 days (standard hosting log rotation) |
|
Extension preferences bubble position, last room code |
Remembers your UI preferences between sessions. | Extension local storage (your device only) | Until you uninstall the extension or clear browser storage |
We do not collect your name, email address, or any account credentials; your YouTube Music listening history beyond the current room session; payment information; device identifiers or hardware fingerprints; location data; or any data from pages other than YouTube Music tabs where the extension is active.
The ListenTogether website uses Umami Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics platform. Umami does not use cookies, does not track users across sites, and does not collect personal data. It records only aggregate page-view statistics. The extension also uses Umami Analytics for anonymous usage events (see section 11). The extension communicates exclusively with the ListenTogether backend server and the Umami cloud endpoint. The extension interacts with YouTube Music (music.youtube.com) to read playback state from the page. We do not access your Google account, your YouTube history, or any data beyond what is visible in the currently playing track.
We do not sell, rent, or trade any data. The only sharing that occurs is between participants within the same room: your anonymous nickname, your playback events, and the queue entries you add are relayed to other people in the same room in real time. This sharing is the core function of the service and is expected by all participants. We may share data if required by law, but we will notify you where legally permitted before doing so.
All communication between the extension and the backend uses encrypted connections (TLS/HTTPS and WSS). Because we store no personal data on our servers beyond the active room session, a data breach would expose no personal information.
Because we do not store personally identifiable information, there is nothing to access, correct, or delete on our servers. Your local extension preferences can be cleared at any time via your browser's extension storage settings or by uninstalling the extension. If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or California, you have additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA respectively. Given that we process no personal data, these rights are effectively already met by design.
ListenTogether is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has used the service, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps.
We may update this policy when the extension gains new features that affect data handling. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the extension after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Questions or concerns about this policy? Reach out via:
ListenTogether collects anonymous usage events to improve the product. By default, the extension records session-level signals such as room creation, playback sync quality, button interactions, and time spent using the extension. These events are not linked to any persistent identifier and cannot be used to track you across sessions. Optionally, you may consent to enhanced analytics during the onboarding flow or in the extension settings. This generates a random anonymous UUID stored locally on your device, allowing us to measure returning users, feature adoption over time, and community growth. This identifier is never linked to your identity, email, or browsing history. You can revoke this consent at any time in the extension settings, which stops the identifier from being used. All analytics data is processed by Umami, a privacy-focused analytics platform that does not use cookies and does not track users across websites. This data is never sold or shared with advertisers.