Open in VLC / MPC-HC Browser Extension and its windows helper app respect your privacy. They do not collect, store, or share any data — everything runs entirely on your own computer.

• No personal data is collected, processed, or transmitted.
• The extension only communicates with the windows helper app on your own device (localhost) to open media files — nothing ever leaves your computer.
• No internet connection is used or required for operation.
• Our source code is fully open-source and available in this GitHub Repository, so it can verified exactly how it works.

By using this software, you can be confident that your privacy is fully protected.