Privacy Policy for Focus Buddy

Last Updated: October 4, 2025

Focus Buddy ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.

    TL;DR: Focus Buddy stores ALL data locally on your device. We never collect, transmit, or access your personal information. Your data never leaves your computer.
  

1. Information We Collect

Focus Buddy stores the following data locally on your device only:

Work Schedule: Your configured work hours for each day of the week
Blocked Sites List: Websites you choose to block during work hours
Break System Data: Your accumulated break time credits and usage history
Streak Data: Your consecutive focused days count and milestone achievements
Daily Statistics: Today's focus wins, breaks used, and impromptu breaks logged
Impromptu Break History: Records of when you logged impromptu breaks (with your self-provided reasons) for pattern tracking
Settings Preferences: Your customized settings for break earning rates, reflection pause duration, etc.

2. How We Use Your Information

All data is used exclusively within the extension to:

Block distracting websites during your configured work hours
Track and display your earned break time
Calculate and display your streak progress
Show your daily statistics and journey progress
Enable the break credit system (earning and spending break time)
Help you track patterns through impromptu break logging

3. Data Storage

Everything is stored locally using Chrome's storage API. Specifically:

We use chrome.storage.local to store all extension data
Data is stored on your device only
Data is never transmitted to any server
We do not have access to your data
We cannot view, collect, or analyze your usage patterns

    Important: If you use Chrome Sync, your extension data may sync across your devices through Google's sync service. This is managed by Chrome, not by us. We never access synced data.
  

4. Third-Party Services

Focus Buddy does not use any third-party analytics, tracking, or advertising services. The extension has no external dependencies or API calls.

Exception: If you choose to share your achievements on Twitter using the built-in sharing feature, you will be redirected to Twitter's website. This is optional and initiated by you. We do not track or log share events.

5. Permissions Explained

The extension requests the following Chrome permissions:

storage: To save your settings, streaks, and break time locally on your device
alarms: To award break credits hourly and update streaks at midnight
notifications: To notify you when you earn break credits or reach milestones
declarativeNetRequest: To block websites during your work hours
tabs: To open the onboarding page on first install and settings page when requested
webNavigation: To track when blocked sites are accessed (for statistics)
host_permissions (all_urls): Required to block any website you add to your blocklist

We do not use these permissions to collect or transmit any data. They are used solely for the core functionality of the extension.

6. Data You Share (Optional)

When you use the optional "Share on Twitter" feature for milestone achievements:

You are redirected to Twitter's website with pre-filled text
You can edit or cancel the tweet before posting
We do not track whether you complete the share
Sharing is completely optional and user-initiated

7. Data Retention

All data is retained locally on your device until you uninstall the extension or clear your browser data
Impromptu break history is kept for the last 30 days only (automatically cleaned up)
You can manually clear all data at any time through Chrome's extension settings

8. Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

Access: View all your data through the extension popup and settings page
Modify: Change any settings or preferences at any time
Delete: Uninstall the extension to remove all data, or use Chrome's "Clear extension data" option
Export: Currently not available, but data is accessible via Chrome DevTools (chrome.storage.local)

9. Children's Privacy

Focus Buddy does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13. The extension stores data locally only and does not transmit any information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API:

We cannot access your data
Your data is protected by Chrome's security measures
No data is transmitted over the internet (except optional Twitter sharing you initiate)
No servers, no databases, no data collection

12. No Tracking or Analytics

Focus Buddy does not include:

❌ No Google Analytics
❌ No tracking pixels
❌ No error reporting to external services
❌ No usage statistics collection
❌ No advertising or marketing trackers

Your privacy is 100% protected because we literally cannot see your data.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or Focus Buddy, please contact:

Email: khalil.zaman.khalil@gmail.com

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