🛡️ Browser Extension

FocusGuard

Smart Distraction Blocker - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

📋Introduction

FocusGuard ("we", "our", or "the extension") is a productivity-focused browser extension that helps users avoid distracting websites while studying, coding, or working. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

📊Data We Collect

We collect absolutely NO personal data.

FocusGuard operates entirely offline and locally. Here's what we store on YOUR device only:

• Focus Mode Settings: Your selected mode (Study, Coding, Work)
• Timer Preferences: Your preferred focus session duration
• Block Statistics: Count of blocked sites (stored locally)
• Custom Site Lists: Any websites you add to block lists

🔐Data Storage

All data is stored using the browser's local storage API (chrome.storage.local). This means:

• Data never leaves your device
• No data is sent to external servers
• No cloud synchronization
• No third-party analytics
• No cookies or tracking

🌐Website Access

FocusGuard requires permission to access websites to detect and block distracting sites. We only use this permission to:

• Check if the current URL matches blocked sites
• Display the focus overlay on blocked pages

We do NOT read, collect, or transmit any content from websites you visit.

🤝Third-Party Services

FocusGuard does NOT use any third-party services, including:

• No analytics (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
• No advertising networks
• No social media integrations
• No external APIs

👶Children's Privacy

FocusGuard does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13 years of age.

🔄Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

📧Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: