Junaid Ahmad

Privacy Policy for ReclaimFocus

Last Updated: October 20, 2025

Overview

ReclaimFocus is a Chrome extension designed to help users stay focused by blocking distracting websites, keywords, and providing time-limited access to sites. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Data Collection

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.

What Data is Stored Locally

All data is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s storage API (chrome.storage.local). This data never leaves your computer and includes:

1. Blocked Sites List: Domains you choose to block and their redirect URLs
2. Blocked Keywords List: Keywords you choose to block in search engines
3. Time-Limited Sites: Domains with time limits, cooldown periods, and redirect URLs
4. Activity Logs: Local logs of blocked attempts (timestamps, URLs, keywords)
5. Timer Data: Active timer states, elapsed time, pause states
6. Settings: Your preferences (dark mode, extension enabled/disabled)

Permissions Used

• storage: Store your configuration and timer data locally on your device
• tabs: Access tab information to redirect blocked sites and manage timers
• webNavigation: Detect when you navigate to blocked sites or search for blocked keywords
• <all_urls>: Check if visited URLs match your blocked sites or time-limited sites across all domains
• declarativeNetRequest: Block navigation to restricted sites efficiently

Data Usage

• All data is used exclusively for the functionality of the extension
• No data is shared with third parties
• No analytics or tracking is performed
• No advertisements are displayed
• No user behavior is monitored beyond what you configure

Data Control

You have complete control over your data:

• Export: You can export all your data as JSON at any time
• Import: You can import previously exported configurations
• Delete: You can clear all data by removing the extension
• Modify: You can edit or remove any blocked sites, keywords, or time limits at any time

Data Security

• All data is stored locally using Chrome’s secure storage API
• No network requests are made to external servers
• No data leaves your device
• Extension operates entirely offline

Third-Party Services

This extension does NOT use any third-party services, analytics, or tracking tools.

Children’s Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date above.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact:

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/ajstudd/ReclaimFocus/issues
• Email: [Your email address]

Open Source

ReclaimFocus is open source. You can review the entire codebase at: https://github.com/ajstudd/ReclaimFocus

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Summary: ReclaimFocus stores all data locally on your device and does not collect, transmit, or share any personal information. Your privacy is completely protected.