Privacy Policy for History Blocker

Last Updated: September 28, 2025

1. Introduction

History Blocker ("the Extension") is a free Chrome extension that prevents the browser from storing browsing history while preserving normal navigation functionality. This policy explains our strict no-data-collection practices and compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA).

2. Information Handling

We do not collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal data (emails, IP addresses, browsing history)

• URLs you visit or browsing patterns

• Any information about your online activity

• Personal identifiers or tracking data

Local Operations Only:

• chrome.storage.local: Stores your settings (blocking enabled/disabled status, cleanup interval) locally on your device. This data never leaves your browser.

• No servers, databases, or third parties are involved in the operation of this extension.

• The extension only accesses browsing history to remove entries, not to read, store, or transmit them.

3. Permissions Justification

Permission

Purpose

history

Required to remove specific URLs from browsing history. This is the core functionality - deleting history entries to prevent storage while preserving navigation.

storage

Saves user preferences (blocking status, cleanup interval) locally on your device for persistence across browser sessions.

tabs

Used to detect when new tabs are created and maintain their navigation state, ensuring back/forward buttons work correctly.

webNavigation

Allows monitoring of navigation events to identify which URLs need to be removed from history while ensuring website functionality remains intact.

4. Data Security

• All processing happens locally in your browser

• No external servers or APIs are used

• Your browsing activity and preferences never leave your device

• The extension only removes history entries; it does not read or store your browsing data

• Blocked URLs are temporarily tracked in memory (not stored) and immediately cleared

5. User Control

• Disable anytime: Turn off history blocking via the extension popup or remove the extension via Chrome's Extensions Manager (chrome://extensions)

• Delete all data: Uninstalling the extension automatically erases all locally stored preferences

• No tracking: Zero cookies, analytics, or hidden identifiers are used

• Transparent operation: All functionality is visible in the source code

6. Changes to This Policy

Updates to this policy will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the extension after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new terms.

7. Contact

For any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: atulprakash114@gmail.com