Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 7, 2025

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Data We DO Collect

Anonymous Usage Analytics:

• Extension version number
• Browser version
• Anonymous user ID (randomly generated UUID, not linked to you)
• Timestamps of events
• Feature usage patterns (which features you use)
• Number of websites blocked (count only, not which websites)
• Snooze feature usage (duration selected, frequency)
• Settings configuration (work hours, number of sites in block list)
• Achievement unlocks and statistics views

Technical Data:

• Extension install date
• Day of week and hour of usage (for aggregate patterns)
• Device type (desktop/laptop)
• Operating system type (Windows/Mac/Linux/ChromeOS)

1.2 Data We DO NOT Collect

❌ Personal Information:

• No names
• No email addresses
• No phone numbers
• No physical addresses
• No demographic information

❌ Browsing Data:

• No browsing history
• No specific URLs you visit
• No web page content
• No search queries
• No form data
• No cookies from other sites

❌ Sensitive Information:

• No passwords or credentials
• No payment information
• No health information
• No biometric data
• No location data

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Purpose of Data Collection

We use the collected anonymous data to:

1. Improve the Extension: Understand which features are most useful, identify bugs and technical issues, optimize performance and user experience
2. Measure Effectiveness: Track how many sites are being blocked (helps validate usefulness), understand usage patterns (peak usage times, popular features), calculate aggregate productivity metrics
3. Product Development: Decide which new features to build, prioritize improvements based on usage, test new functionality with real usage data
4. Analytics and Research: Generate aggregate statistics (e.g., "Users block an average of 10 sites per day"), understand retention and engagement, create anonymized reports and insights

2.2 What We Don't Use Data For

We do NOT use your data to:

• ❌ Target you with advertisements
• ❌ Sell or rent to third parties
• ❌ Track you across other websites
• ❌ Create personal profiles
• ❌ Make automated decisions about you

3. Data Storage and Security

3.1 Local Storage

Your Settings:

• Stored locally on your device using Chrome's chrome.storage.sync API
• Synced across your Chrome browsers if Chrome Sync is enabled (optional)
• Managed by Google Chrome, not by us
• You can clear this data at any time by uninstalling the Extension

3.2 Server Storage

Analytics Data:

• Stored by Mixpanel on their secure servers
• Data is anonymous and aggregated
• Protected by industry-standard security measures
• We have a Data Processing Agreement with Mixpanel

3.3 Security Measures

We implement security best practices:

• HTTPS Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted
• No Sensitive Data: We don't collect sensitive information that needs special protection
• Minimal Data: We collect only what's necessary for functionality
• Access Controls: Limited access to analytics data
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

4.1 Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party service:

4.2 No Data Sale

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data to anyone. Period.

5. Your Rights and Choices

5.1 Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your data:

Right	Description
Right to Know	You have the right to know what data we collect (described in this policy)
Right to Access	You can view your local settings at any time in the Extension options
Right to Delete	Uninstall the Extension to stop all data collection immediately
Right to Opt-Out	You can stop data collection by uninstalling the Extension
Right to Data Portability	Your settings are stored in Chrome storage and you can export them manually

5.2 How to Exercise Your Rights

To stop data collection:

1. Uninstall the Extension from Chrome

To clear local data:

1. Go to chrome://extensions/
2. Find FocusGuard
3. Click "Remove"

To request data deletion:

• Uninstall the Extension to stop all data collection immediately
• Clear Chrome storage to remove local settings
• Analytics data is anonymous and cannot be linked back to you

6. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. Since we don't collect personal information, the risk is minimal, but we will investigate and take appropriate action.

7. Compliance with Privacy Laws

7.1 GDPR (European Union)

If you're in the EU/EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• Legal Basis for Processing: Legitimate interest in improving our product, processing of anonymous data only
• Your GDPR Rights: Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, object to processing, withdraw consent, lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
• Data Protection: All data collected is anonymous and cannot be linked to individuals

7.2 CCPA (California)

If you're a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Categories of Information: Usage data, technical data (as described in Section 1)
• Purpose: Product improvement and analytics (as described in Section 2)
• Sale of Personal Information: We do NOT sell personal information
• Your CCPA Rights: Right to know, right to delete, right to opt-out (not applicable - we don't sell), right to non-discrimination

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.

Notification of Changes:

• Major changes: We'll notify users through the Extension or email (if we have it)
• Minor changes: Posted here without additional notification

Your Continued Use: Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. If you don't agree with changes, please uninstall the Extension.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can you see what websites I visit?
A: No. We only track the COUNT of blocked websites, not which specific sites you visit.

Q: Is my list of blocked sites private?
A: Yes. It's stored locally on your device and never sent to our servers.

Q: Can you identify me personally?
A: No. We use a random UUID that cannot be linked to your identity.

Q: What if I want to delete all my data?
A: Uninstall the Extension to stop collection. Contact us to delete stored analytics.

Q: Do you track me on other websites?
A: No. The Extension only tracks interactions within itself.