TimeTrace Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 2025
Overview
TimeTrace is a privacy-focused browsing time tracker that helps you understand your web usage patterns. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your data remains secure.
Data Collection and Storage
- Local Storage Only: All browsing time data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API
- No External Transmission: No data is ever sent to external servers, third parties, or our servers
- Minimal Data Collection: We only collect:
- Website domain names (e.g., "youtube.com")
- Time spent on each domain
- Daily browsing totals
- No Personal Information: We do not collect, store, or access:
- Personal information
- Browsing history URLs
- Website content
- User credentials
- Location data
Data Usage
- Browsing time data is used exclusively to display statistics within the extension
- Domain names are recorded only for categorizing and measuring time spent
- Data is automatically cleaned to retain only the most recent 365 days
User Control
- Privacy Mode: Temporarily disable all tracking
- Data Export: Export your data as CSV for personal use
- Data Deletion: Remove all data by uninstalling the extension
- Site Limits: Set custom time limits for specific websites
Permissions Explanation
- storage: Store your browsing time data locally on your device
- tabs: Detect which tab is currently active for accurate time tracking
- notifications: Display alerts when you exceed your set time limits
- host_permissions: Access domain names of websites to categorize your browsing time
Data Security
- All data remains on your local device
- No network connections are made for data transmission
- Data is protected by Chrome's built-in security measures
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be reflected in the extension and on the Chrome Web Store listing.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy or the extension, please contact us through the Chrome Web Store support page.
Privacy First: This extension is designed with privacy as a core principle. Your browsing data never leaves your device.
Last updated: August 2025