Privacy Policy for Website Blocker Extension
Last updated: 08/15/2025
TL;DR: Website Blocker only tracks attempts to visit websites that you specifically choose to block. All data stays on your device. We don't collect personal information or send data to external servers.
1. Introduction
Website Blocker ("we," "our," or "the extension") is a Chrome browser extension designed to help users stay focused by blocking distracting websites. This privacy policy explains how we handle information in relation to your use of our extension.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Web History (Limited Scope)
The extension collects limited web history data specifically related to blocking functionality:
- Blocked Site Attempts: When you attempt to visit a website that you have added to your block list, we record this attempt for statistical purposes
- Daily Block Count: A counter of how many times blocked sites were accessed in a day
- Your Block List: The list of websites you choose to block
2.2 Extension Settings
- Whether blocking is enabled or disabled
- Your personal list of blocked websites
- Daily usage statistics
2.3 Information We Do NOT Collect
We explicitly do not collect:
- Personal identifiable information (names, emails, addresses)
- Complete browsing history
- Website content or passwords
- Location data
- Financial or health information
- Communication data
- Detailed user activity or keystroke logging
3. How We Use Information
The limited data we collect is used solely to:
- Block websites you've chosen to block
- Provide you with daily blocking statistics
- Maintain your blocking preferences across browser sessions
- Sync your settings across devices (via Chrome's secure sync)
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 Local Storage
All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage system. We use:
- Chrome Sync Storage: Securely encrypted and synchronized across your signed-in Chrome browsers
- No External Servers: We do not send, upload, or transmit any data to external servers
4.2 Data Security
- Data is encrypted by Chrome's sync system
- No data transmission to third parties
- No analytics or tracking services used
5. User Control
You have complete control over your data:
- Add/Remove Sites: You control which websites are monitored
- Enable/Disable: You can turn blocking on or off at any time
- Delete Data: Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data
- No Tracking: Only sites you explicitly add to your block list are monitored
6. Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, rent, or trade any data with third parties. Period.
7. Third-Party Services
This extension does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or external APIs.
8. Children's Privacy
Our extension does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The extension is designed for general productivity use and does not target children specifically.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the extension's data practices, you can:
- Review the open-source code on our repository
- Contact us at: ajvkrish@gmail.com
11. Open Source Transparency
Website Blocker is open source software. You can review the complete source code to verify our privacy practices at: github.com/ajaykrishnaswamy
Your Privacy Matters: This extension was built with privacy as a core principle. We collect only the minimal data necessary to provide the blocking functionality you requested, and everything stays on your device.
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and governs the use of Website Blocker extension.