Overview
FocusGuard is committed to protecting your privacy while helping you maintain focus and productivity. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension and related services.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
- Authentication Data: Your Google account email address (via Google OAuth)
- Subscription Status: Whether you have an active premium subscription
- Usage Analytics: Focus session duration, blocked website attempts, and productivity metrics
- Technical Data: Extension version, Chrome browser version, and basic error logs
Information You Provide
- Website Preferences: URLs and categories of websites you choose to block
- Custom Settings: Timer durations, break preferences, and notification settings
- Feedback: Bug reports or feature suggestions submitted through our Discord channels
Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌Your complete browsing history
- ❌Personal files or documents
- ❌Passwords or sensitive credentials
- ❌Content from blocked websites
- ❌Location data or device identifiers
How We Use Your Information
Service Delivery
- Authentication: Secure login and account management via Firebase Auth
- Website Blocking: Block distracting websites during your focus sessions
- Subscription Management: Process payments and manage premium features via Stripe
- Notifications: Send focus reminders and session completion alerts
Analytics and Improvement
- Personal Productivity: Track your focus hours and productivity metrics (stored locally)
- Service Enhancement: Analyze usage patterns to improve extension features
- Support: Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting
Community Impact
- Charitable Contributions: Calculate puppy rescue donations based on collective usage
- Impact Reporting: Share anonymized community statistics (no personal data)
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage (Your Device)
- ✅Website blocking preferences
- ✅Focus session statistics
- ✅Timer settings and customizations
- ✅Temporary authentication tokens
Secure Cloud Storage (Firebase)
- 🔐Authentication Data: Encrypted via Google's security infrastructure
- 🔐Subscription Records: Stored in Firestore with encryption at rest
- 🔐Account Status: Premium subscription verification data
Payment Processing (Stripe)
- 💳Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (PCI DSS Level 1 compliant)
- 💳Billing Data: Managed entirely by Stripe's secure infrastructure
- 💳Transaction Records: Stored by Stripe according to their privacy policy
Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmission uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
- Access Control: Strict authentication and authorization protocols
- Data Minimization: We collect only essential information for service functionality
- Regular Audits: Continuous monitoring for security vulnerabilities
Third-Party Services
We share Google user data with the following service providers to deliver and improve our services:
🔐Firebase (Google)
Data Shared: Email address, authentication tokens, subscription status
Purpose: Account management, secure authentication, and service delivery
Privacy Policy: firebase.google.com/support/privacy
💳Stripe
Data Shared: Email address, subscription details
Purpose: Payment processing and billing for premium subscriptions
Security: PCI DSS Level 1 compliant
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
🔑Google Identity
Data Shared: Email address (with your explicit consent via OAuth)
Purpose: Secure sign-in and account authentication
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Important: Each third-party service provider is contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the specified purposes outlined above.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
Google User Data Sharing
We share your Google user data (email address obtained via Google OAuth) with the following third parties:
Your Google account email is shared with Firebase Authentication and Firestore for account creation, authentication, and subscription management. Firebase is a Google service and handles this data according to Google's privacy standards.
Your email address is shared with Stripe for payment processing and subscription management when you subscribe to premium features. Stripe uses this information solely for transaction processing and billing.
We do NOT:
- ❌Sell your Google user data to third parties
- ❌Share your data for advertising purposes
- ❌Transfer your data to data brokers
- ❌Disclose your information except as required by law
Legal Disclosures
We may disclose your information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations or valid legal processes (subpoenas, court orders)
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of FocusGuard, our users, or the public
- Enforce our Terms of Service or investigate potential violations
- Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
Transparency Commitment: In the event of a legal disclosure request, we will notify affected users unless prohibited by law or court order, and we will only disclose the minimum information necessary to comply with the request.
Data Retention and Deletion
How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your Google user data only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:
Your email address and authentication data are retained while your account is active and for up to 90 days after account deletion to prevent accidental data loss and allow for account recovery.
Payment and subscription records are retained for 7 years to comply with financial regulations and tax requirements. This data is stored and managed by Stripe according to their retention policies.
Website blocking preferences, focus statistics, and settings stored locally on your device are retained indefinitely until you uninstall the extension or clear your browser data.
Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics (not linked to individual users) may be retained indefinitely for service improvement and community impact reporting.
How to Delete Your Data
You have the right to request deletion of your personal data at any time:
Data Deletion Confirmation: After processing your deletion request, we will send you a confirmation email to verify that your data has been permanently removed from our systems. Note that some data may persist in backup systems for up to 90 days before being permanently purged.
Your Privacy Rights
Access
Request access to your personal data
Deletion
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Portability
Export your blocked sites list and settings
Corrections
Update or correct your information
Contact and Compliance
For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us:
EU General Data Protection Regulation compliant
California Consumer Privacy Act compliant
Level 1 compliance via Stripe
Policy Updates
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 6, 2025. We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws.