Last Updated: August 2025

1. Introduction

Browser Guard ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use our browser extension that provides security through password-protected access control.

Key Privacy Commitment: Browser Guard operates with a privacy-first approach. We do not collect, store, or transmit your personal browsing data to any external servers.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information We DO Collect

• Usage Timestamps: Local timestamps for inactivity monitoring and security activation (not transmitted anywhere)

2.2 Information We DO NOT Collect

• Your actual passwords (only encrypted hashes are stored locally)

• Browsing history or website URLs

• Personal information or user profiles

• Tab content or page data

• Bookmarks content (we only manage access to them)

• Any data that leaves your device

3. How We Use Information

All information collected by Browser Guard is used exclusively for providing security functionality:

• Authentication: Password hashes verify your identity when unlocking the browser

• Security Monitoring: Activity timestamps enable inactivity-based automatic locking

• Personalization: Settings data customizes the extension to your preferences

• Functionality: Tab and bookmark permissions ensure comprehensive security coverage

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage Only

All data is stored locally on your device using secure browser storage APIs. No information is transmitted to external servers, cloud services, or third parties.

4.2 Encryption

Passwords are protected using advanced encryption algorithms before being stored locally. We never store plain-text passwords.

4.3 Data Access

Only the Browser Guard extension can access its stored data. Other extensions, websites, or applications cannot access this information.

5. Permissions and Their Purpose

5.1 Required Permissions

• Tabs & ActiveTab: Monitor active browsing sessions for security enforcement

• Bookmarks: Control access to saved bookmarks when browser is locked

• ContextMenus: Provide right-click locking functionality

• SidePanel: Display security controls and settings interface

• Host Permissions: Show authentication overlays on all websites when locked

5.2 Permission Limitations

These permissions are used solely for security functionality. We do not read, modify, or collect website content, personal data, or browsing information.

6. Third-Party Services

Browser Guard does not integrate with, communicate with, or share data with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or external APIs. The extension operates entirely offline and independently.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

• Automatic Deletion: All extension data is automatically removed when you uninstall Browser Guard

• Manual Reset: You can reset all data through the extension settings

• No Remote Storage: Since no data is stored externally, there are no remote accounts or profiles to delete

8. Your Rights and Choices

• Data Control: You have complete control over all data as it's stored locally on your device

• Settings Management: Modify or delete your preferences at any time through the extension interface

• Uninstallation: Remove the extension and all associated data instantly by uninstalling it

9. Children's Privacy

Browser Guard does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The extension's security features may be used by parents to protect family devices, but no personal information about children is collected or stored.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updated versions will be distributed through extension updates, and continued use constitutes acceptance of any changes.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or Browser Guard's privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: info@debugstudio.xyz

Support: Available through the extension's settings panel

12. Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations. Since Browser Guard operates entirely locally and does not collect or transmit personal data, most data protection regulations do not apply to our operations.

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