# Privacy Policy for YouTube Shorts Blocker - Stay Focused

**Last Updated: May 5, 2026**

## Overview
YouTube Shorts Blocker - Stay Focused ("the Extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

## Data Collection
**We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers.**

### What Data is Stored Locally:
The Extension stores the following data **locally on your device only** using Chrome's storage API:

1. **User Preferences**: Your blocking settings (which features are enabled/disabled)
2. **Statistics**: Count of blocked Shorts (total and daily count)
3. **Last Reset Date**: Date when daily statistics were last reset

### Where Data is Stored:
- All data is stored locally in **Chrome's sync storage** and **local storage**
- Data may sync across your devices if you're logged into Chrome with sync enabled
- **No data is sent to any external servers or third parties**

## External Resources
The Extension loads font files from Google Fonts CDN (fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com) for visual design purposes only. These requests are made directly by your browser and do not include any personal information.

## Permissions Used
The Extension requires the following permissions:

- **storage**: To save your preferences and statistics locally
- **webNavigation**: To detect and block navigation to YouTube Shorts URLs
- **tabs**: To redirect blocked Shorts URLs to the blocking page
- **contextMenus**: To add a settings option in the right-click menu
- **host_permissions (*.youtube.com)**: To access and modify YouTube pages to remove Shorts elements

**None of these permissions are used to collect, track, or transmit personal data.**

## Data Sharing
We do **NOT**:
- Collect personal information
- Track your browsing history
- Share data with third parties
- Sell your data
- Use analytics or tracking services
- Send data to external servers

## Your Rights
You can:
- View your statistics in the extension's options page
- Reset your statistics at any time
- Uninstall the extension to remove all stored data
- Disable Chrome sync to prevent settings from syncing across devices

## Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last Updated" date.

## Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the Extension, please contact the developer through the Chrome Web Store.

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**By using YouTube Shorts Blocker - Stay Focused, you agree to this privacy policy.**