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Focus Reader - Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Overview

Focus Reader is a Chrome browser extension that enhances reading speed and comprehension using bionic reading techniques. We are committed to protecting your privacy.

Data Collection

Focus Reader does NOT collect, store, or transmit any user data.

Specifically:

  • ✓No personal information is collected
  • ✓No browsing history is tracked
  • ✓No website content is stored or transmitted
  • ✓No analytics or tracking tools are used
  • ✓No third-party services are integrated

Local Storage

The extension stores the following data locally on your device only using Chrome's Storage API:

  1. Focus Mode State: Whether the feature is currently active or inactive
  2. Fixation Strength: Your preferred slider setting (20%-80%)

This data:

  • •Never leaves your device
  • •Is only accessible by the extension
  • •Can be cleared by uninstalling the extension
  • •Is not shared with any third parties

Permissions Used

The extension requests the following Chrome permissions:

activeTab

  • Purpose: To read and modify text content on the current webpage
  • Usage: Only activated when you click "Activate Focus Mode"
  • Scope: Limited to the currently active tab

scripting

  • Purpose: To inject the content script that applies bionic reading formatting
  • Usage: Required to modify page text dynamically

storage

  • Purpose: To save your preferences (toggle state and strength setting)
  • Usage: Stores settings locally on your device only

Third-Party Services

Focus Reader does NOT use any third-party services, including:

  • ✗Analytics platforms
  • ✗Advertising networks
  • ✗Cloud storage services
  • ✗External APIs
  • ✗Tracking tools

Data Security

Since no data is collected or transmitted:

  • ✓There is no risk of data breaches
  • ✓No servers store your information
  • ✓All processing happens locally in your browser

Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Compliance

This extension complies with:

  • •Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
  • •General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • •California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  • •Other applicable privacy laws

In Summary: Focus Reader respects your privacy by design. We don't collect, store, or share any of your data. Period.