Privacy Policy — vMix Layer Control

Overview

vMix Layer Control is a Google Chrome extension that connects to the local vMix API (running on your own network) to display a visual button grid of your vMix inputs. This privacy policy explains what data the extension accesses, how it is used, and our commitment to your privacy.

                🔒 This extension does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers.
                Everything runs 100% locally on your own machine and network.
            

What Data Does the Extension Access?

Local network IP addresses: The extension sends HTTP requests to IP addresses on your local network (e.g., 192.168.x.x) to communicate with the vMix Web API. These IPs are entered manually by you or discovered via a local subnet scan that you initiate.
vMix API data: The extension reads the XML output of the vMix API (input names, GUIDs, status, version information) solely to render the control panel interface.
Browser local storage: Connection settings, button layouts, and user preferences are saved in your browser's localStorage. This data never leaves your device.

What Data Is NOT Collected?

No personally identifiable information (name, email, location) is collected.
No usage analytics or telemetry is sent anywhere.
No data is shared with third parties — ever.
No external servers, cloud services, or APIs are contacted by this extension.
No cookies are created beyond what the browser itself manages locally.

Network Permissions

The extension declares host_permissions for http://*/* in its manifest. This permission is required exclusively to allow the extension to contact vMix instances running on arbitrary local IP addresses within your private network.

All network requests made by this extension are directed only to addresses that you explicitly configure or that are scanned on your local subnet at your request. No requests are made to the public internet.

Data Storage

All data (saved connections, deck layouts, preferences) is stored exclusively in the browser's localStorage on your local machine. You can view, edit, or delete this data at any time through the built-in ⚙️ Config Panel inside the extension.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy is updated, the new version will be published at this same URL. We encourage you to review it periodically. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the GitHub repository .