This Privacy Policy explains how BlockGuard ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Chrome Extension. We are committed to ensuring your privacy and protecting your data.
1. Data Collection
BlockGuard is designed to help you stay productive by blocking distracting websites. To achieve this, the extension requires access to certain permissions in your browser. We collect the following data locally on your device:
- Blocked Sites: The URLs and domains you choose to block.
- Passcode: A passcode you set to prevent unauthorized changes to your blocklist.
2. Data Usage
The data we collect is used strictly for the core functionality of the extension. Specifically:
- Website Blocking: To monitor the websites you visit and block those that match your blocklist.
- Security: To verify your passcode before allowing modifications to the blocked websites list.
3. Data Storage
All data is stored locally on your device. We use the chrome.storage API to securely store your passcode and blocked sites on your local machine. None of your data is ever transmitted, uploaded, or sent to any external servers or third parties. We do not have access to your browsing history or the data stored by the extension.
4. Required Permissions
BlockGuard requires the following Chrome permissions to function correctly:
storage: To save your settings, passcode, and blocklist locally.declarativeNetRequest&declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess: To efficiently block network requests to the websites on your blocklist.tabs: To check the URL of the active tab and apply blocking rules when necessary.webNavigation: To detect when you are navigating to a new page so that we can block it if it matches your list.
5. Third-Party Access
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your data to outside parties. Because all data is kept locally, it is entirely under your control.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, please contact the developer via the Chrome Web Store support page.