Privacy Policy - FocusFlow Chrome Extension

Overview

Privacy-First Design: FocusFlow is built with privacy as our top priority. All your data stays on your device - we never collect, transmit, or store your personal information on external servers.

FocusFlow ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension handles your information when you use our Pomodoro timer application.

✅ 100% Local Storage - No External Data Collection

Information We Collect

✅ Data Stored Locally on Your Device

FocusFlow stores all data locally using your browser's localStorage. We store:

Data Type	Purpose	Examples
Timer Settings	Remember your preferences	25-minute focus sessions, 5-minute breaks, sound preferences
Task Data	Manage your daily tasks	Task descriptions, completion status, creation dates
Usage Statistics	Track your productivity	Session counts, focus time, productivity streaks
Session State	Resume timer after browser restart	Current timer mode, remaining time

❌ Data We Do NOT Collect

                    Personal Information: No names, emails, or contact details
Browsing History: We don't track your web activities
Account Data: No user accounts or login credentials
External Analytics: No Google Analytics or tracking services
Device Information: No hardware or system details

                

How We Use Your Information

Your data is used exclusively for app functionality:

Timer Functionality: Maintaining timer state across browser sessions
Personal Productivity: Displaying your focus statistics and progress
Task Management: Storing and managing your daily task list
Settings Persistence: Remembering your preferred configurations

No Third-Party Sharing: Your data is never shared, sold, or transmitted to any external parties, services, or analytics platforms.

Data Storage & Security

🔒 Local Storage Architecture

All data is stored securely within your browser:

Uses Chrome's localStorage API for data persistence
Data remains encrypted within browser's security sandbox
No external servers, databases, or cloud storage
Data is isolated per browser profile

🛡️ Security Measures

🔐 Browser-Level Security

Protected by Chrome's built-in security protocols
Sandboxed execution environment
No network communication endpoints
Minimal permission model

📊 Data Format Example

// Example of data stored locally in your browser
{
  "settings": {
    "focusTime": 25,
    "shortBreak": 5,
    "soundEnabled": true,
    "selectedSound": "bell"
  },
  "tasks": [
    {
      "id": 1642693200000,
      "text": "Complete project documentation",
      "completed": false,
      "createdAt": "2025-07-22T13:13:20.000Z"
    }
  ],
  "stats": {
    "totalSessions": 15,
    "dailyCount": 3,
    "totalFocusTime": 375,
    "currentStreak": 5
  }
}
                

Chrome Permissions Explained

Our extension requests minimal permissions for core functionality:

Permission	Purpose	Data Access
storage	Save your settings and tasks locally	Local browser storage only
activeTab	Display floating timer on web pages	Current tab URL only (for widget display)
tabs	Update timer across browser tabs	Tab management only
alarms	Keep timer running when popup is closed	No data access
notifications	Show session completion alerts	No data access

No Broad Permissions: We don't request access to your browsing history, bookmarks, or other sensitive browser data.

Data Retention & Deletion

📅 Automatic Data Management

Persistence: Data remains until you choose to delete it
Daily Reset: Daily statistics automatically reset each day
No Expiration: Your tasks and settings don't expire

🗑️ How to Delete Your Data

You have complete control over data deletion:

Remove Extension: Uninstall FocusFlow from Chrome
Clear Browser Data: Use Chrome's "Clear browsing data" feature
Developer Tools: Manually clear localStorage via F12 console

Your Rights & Control

🎛️ Complete Data Control

Since all data is stored locally, you have absolute control over your information.

Access Rights

View all your data through the extension interface
Access statistics, tasks, and settings anytime
No hidden or encrypted data

Modification Rights

Edit or delete tasks individually
Modify all settings and preferences
Reset statistics if desired

Portability Considerations

Currently no export/import functionality
Data is browser-specific and profile-specific
Future updates may include backup features

Children's Privacy

FocusFlow is safe for users of all ages:

No personal information collection from any users
No age verification or parental consent required
Educational focus on productivity and time management
No social features or communication capabilities

International Use & Compliance

🌍 Global Availability

Works worldwide without geographic restrictions
No server-based processing
No cross-border data transfers

📋 GDPR Compliance

✅ GDPR Compliant by Design

No personal data collection eliminates most GDPR requirements
Local storage ensures data sovereignty
Users maintain complete control over information

Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect:

New extension features or functionality
Changes in Chrome extension policies
Legal or regulatory requirements

Notification: Updates will be posted within the extension and highlighted in update notes. Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

Contact Information

                    📧 Get Support
                    Chrome Web Store: Leave reviews or feedback
Extension Support: Use Chrome Web Store support channels
Documentation: Check our FAQ and help resources

                

🔍 Privacy Questions

For privacy-related inquiries:

Review this privacy policy thoroughly
Check Chrome Web Store listing for updates
Submit feedback through official channels

Technical Implementation

🔧 Privacy by Design

Local-First Architecture: No external dependencies
Minimal Permissions: Only essential Chrome APIs
No Network Calls: Zero external communication
Transparent Code: Open development practices

🛠️ Security Implementation

Content Security Policy (CSP) compliance
Manifest V3 security requirements
Sandboxed execution environment
No inline scripts or unsafe evaluations