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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2024

Overview

Verse Guard is a Christian accountability browser extension designed to help users guard their digital habits. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Data We Collect

Data Stored Locally (On Your Device)

The following data is stored only on your device using Chrome's storage APIs and never leaves your browser:

  • User Settings: Theme preferences, blocked site lists, timer configurations
  • Diary Entries: Personal reflections you write in the app
  • Focus Session History: Session durations, tasks, and notes
  • Badge Progress: Achievements and XP earned
  • Daily Challenges: Completion status for verses and prayers
  • Password Hash: Encrypted hash of your settings password (password itself is not stored)

Data Shared With Third Parties

Firebase (Optional Features Only)

If you choose to enable the Shield Partner feature:

  • Partner pairing codes and connection status
  • Shared accountability streaks (no diary content)

If you enable optional analytics:

  • Anonymous usage patterns (feature usage, session counts)
  • No personal information or browsing history

Data We Do NOT Collect

  • ❌ Browsing history
  • ❌ URLs of blocked sites you attempt to visit
  • ❌ Personal identification information
  • ❌ Content of web pages you visit
  • ❌ Passwords (only encrypted hashes)

How We Use Your Data

  • Provide core blocking and accountability features
  • Display your personal diary and session history
  • Calculate streaks and award badges
  • Enable Shield Partner accountability (if opted in)
  • Improve the extension through anonymous analytics (if opted in)

Data Security

  • All sensitive data stored locally using Chrome's secure storage APIs
  • Password protection uses SHA-256 hashing
  • Firebase connections use HTTPS encryption
  • No data transmitted without user action

Third-Party Services

Firebase (Google)

Used for: Shield Partner feature, optional analytics
Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Chrome Storage Sync

Used for: Optional cloud backup of settings
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Your Rights

You can:

  • Export your data using the backup feature
  • Delete all data by uninstalling the extension
  • Disable analytics in settings
  • Opt out of Shield Partner at any time

Children's Privacy

Verse Guard includes a Student Mode designed for younger users with parental controls. No data from minors is collected or shared externally.

Changes to This Policy

We will update this policy as needed and note the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through extension updates.

Contact

For privacy questions or concerns:
Email: stewardguard7@gmail.com

Verse Guard is committed to being a trustworthy steward of your digital life.