Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2024
Overview
TimeWise is a privacy-first time tracking Chrome extension that helps you monitor your work productivity through intelligent check-ins.
Data Collection
TimeWise collects and stores the following data locally on your device only:
Information We Store Locally:
- Task descriptions you enter during check-ins
- Timestamps of when tasks were logged
- Website context (domain names where you were working)
- Work schedule preferences (work days, hours, frequency)
- Sound and theme preferences
- Completion status of work days
Data Storage
- All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API
- No data is transmitted to external servers
- No cloud storage or remote databases are used
- No personal information is collected or stored
Data Usage
Your data is used exclusively to:
- Display your productivity analytics
- Generate daily/weekly summaries
- Provide personalized check-in reminders
- Export your timesheet data (CSV format)
Data Sharing
- We do not share, sell, or transmit your data to any third parties
- No analytics or tracking services are integrated
- No advertising networks have access to your information
- Your data never leaves your device
Data Control
You have complete control over your data:
- View all stored data through the extension interface
- Export your data as CSV files anytime
- Delete specific days or all data through reset options
- Uninstall the extension removes all stored data permanently
Permissions Explained
TimeWise requests these Chrome permissions:
- storage - Store your preferences and task data locally
- activeTab - Detect website context for task logging
- idle - Check if you're actively working (prevents interruptions)
- scripting - Display check-in popups on web pages
- alarms - Schedule periodic check-in reminders
- downloads - Enable CSV export functionality
Security
- Data is encrypted using Chrome's built-in security measures
- No network connections are made by the extension
- No external scripts or resources are loaded
- Extension follows Chrome's security best practices
Contact
For privacy questions or concerns:
- Developer: Abhishek Sharmale
- Chrome Web Store: TimeWise Extension Page
Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally:
- You own all your data completely
- No data portability issues (export as CSV)
- No account deletion needed (just uninstall)
- No data retention policies (you control everything)