Effective Date: 11/11/2024

1. Introduction

Thank you for using Pause & Breathe. This Chrome extension is designed to help users make mindful decisions about browsing specific websites. We respect your privacy, and this policy explains our approach to data and user privacy.

2. Data Collection

Pause & Breathe does not collect, store, or share any personal data. The extension operates entirely within your browser and only uses local storage to save your chosen delay settings and daily usage count.

3. Local Storage Usage

All user settings, including the delay times for specific websites and the daily count of times a site is skipped, are stored locally on your device through Chrome's storage API. This data is used solely to provide a consistent and customized experience each time you use the extension.

4. Permissions

The extension requests permission to run on websites you choose to apply delays to. These permissions are only used to enable the delay and mindfulness features on specified websites and do not allow the extension to view or store your browsing data.

5. Third-Party Data Sharing

Pause & Breathe does not use or rely on any third-party services, and it does not transmit any data outside of your device. All features are self-contained and do not involve external data transfer or tracking.

6. External Code

The extension does not use external code libraries or scripts that could introduce third-party data tracking.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to the extension or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any updates to this page, and your continued use of Pause & Breathe constitutes acceptance of any changes.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]