Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

What data we collect

MicroBreaks stores the following data locally on your device using Chrome's built-in chrome.storage.local API:

• Your preferred break interval (e.g. 20 minutes)
• Your settings (notifications, model preference, strict mode, language)
• Your daily break count, minutes moved, and streak
• The timer state (running, paused, remaining time)

What we do NOT collect

• We do not collect any personal information
• We do not track your browsing activity
• We do not send any data to any server
• We do not use analytics or third-party tracking
• We do not use cookies

Permissions explained

MicroBreaks requests the following Chrome permissions:

• alarms — to fire break reminders reliably, even when the popup is closed
• notifications — to show you a break reminder notification
• storage — to save your settings and streak locally on your device
• tabs — to detect your active tab when showing the strict mode overlay
• scripting — to inject the break overlay onto your active tab in strict mode
• host permissions (all URLs) — required by Chrome to allow the strict mode overlay to appear on any webpage you are visiting

None of these permissions are used to collect, transmit, or share any data.

Strict mode

When strict mode is enabled, MicroBreaks injects a visual overlay onto your active tab at break time. This overlay is rendered entirely within your browser. No content from your tab is read, captured, or transmitted.

Children's privacy

MicroBreaks does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13.

Changes to this policy

If we make changes to this policy, we will update the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository or contact us at the email listed on the Chrome Web Store listing.