Privacy Policy
YouTube Focus Mode Chrome Extension
Last Updated: January 5, 2026
🛡️ Our Commitment to Privacy
YouTube Focus Mode is built with privacy as a core principle. We believe you should be able to improve your browsing experience without sacrificing your personal data.
In short: We collect absolutely nothing. Your data stays on your device, always.
📊 Data Collection NONE
YouTube Focus Mode does NOT collect, store, or transmit any of the following:
- Personal information (name, email, etc.)
- Browsing history or activity
- YouTube watch history or preferences
- IP addresses or location data
- Device information or identifiers
- Analytics or usage statistics
- Any other data whatsoever
💾 Local Storage
The extension stores only one piece of information locally on your device:
- Your preference setting (enabled/disabled state)
This data:
- Never leaves your device
- Is not accessible to us or any third party
- Is stored using Chrome's local storage API
- Can be cleared by uninstalling the extension
🌐 Network Requests
YouTube Focus Mode makes zero network requests. The extension:
- Does not connect to any external servers
- Does not send any data anywhere
- Does not have a backend or database
- Works entirely offline after installation
🔐 Permissions Explained
The extension requests minimal permissions, each with a specific purpose:
- activeTab: Required to apply blur styles to YouTube pages you're viewing
- storage: Required to save your on/off preference locally
- host_permissions (youtube.com): Required to run the extension on YouTube website
We request only the permissions absolutely necessary for the extension to function. No more, no less.
👶 Children's Privacy
YouTube Focus Mode does not collect any data from any users, including children. The extension is safe for users of all ages.
🔄 Third-Party Services
YouTube Focus Mode does not use or integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.
📝 Changes to This Policy
If we ever update this privacy policy, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Notify users through the extension update notes
- Continue to maintain our commitment to zero data collection
📧 Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the extension, feel free to reach out: