Effective Date: 2026-01-13
Time Waste Tracker ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.
1. Data Collection
We collect the following data locally on your device to provide the core functionality of the extension:
- Web History: We access the URL of the active tab solely to identify the domain name (e.g.,
youtube.com) for the purpose of tracking the duration of your visit. - Time Logs: We store records of how much time you spend on each domain.
2. Data Usage
- The data collected is used exclusively to generate your personal productivity dashboard, including charts and statistics (e.g., "Time spent on Social Media").
- All calculations and data processing are performed locally within your browser.
3. Data Storage and Security
- Local Storage: All your data (time logs, category settings, preferences) is stored in the Chrome Local Storage API on your device.
- No External Transmission: We do not transmit, sell, or share your browsing data or personal information with any third-party servers, advertisers, or analytics services.
4. User Control
You have full control over your data:
- View: You can view all your tracked data in the Dashboard.
- Export: You can export your data to a CSV file at any time.
- Reset: You can clear all data through the "Reset" options in the extension settings.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Chrome Web Store support page.