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Privacy First
Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
The Short Version
Nurrow is built with privacy as a core principle. Your focus data, pet collection, and browsing habits stay on your device. We don't collect, track, or sell your information. There's no account required, no analytics, and no ads.
Local-First Storage
All your data is stored locally on your computer using secure, encrypted storage. This includes:
- Focus session history
- Pet collection and progress
- Statistics and streaks
- Blocked website lists
- Custom settings
We don't have servers that store your personal data. Everything stays on your device.
No Account Required
Nurrow works completely offline without any account. You can:
- Start using the app immediately after installation
- Never provide an email address
- Never create a password
- Use all features without signing up
Your identity is never connected to your usage.
No Browsing Tracking
The website blocker works entirely on your device. We never:
- See what websites you visit
- Track your browsing history
- Monitor your internet activity
- Send browsing data anywhere
The blocked sites list you create stays on your computer only.
No Data Selling
We have a simple business model: provide a great free app. We don't:
- Sell your data to advertisers
- Share information with third parties
- Use your data for targeted ads
- Monetize your information in any way
Your privacy is not our product.
Browser Extension Permissions
The Nurrow browser extension requires certain permissions to block websites:
**"Read and change all your data on all websites"**
- This permission is required to block distracting websites
- We only use it to show a "blocked" page when you visit a site on your blocklist
- We don't read or store any of your browsing data
**"Communicate with cooperating native applications"**
- This allows the extension to communicate with the desktop app
- It's how the extension knows which sites to block
- Communication stays on your local machine only
Future Cloud Sync (Optional)
We're developing an optional cloud sync feature for users who want to:
- Sync data across multiple devices
- Back up their pet collection
- Participate in leaderboards
**Important**: This will be completely opt-in. If you don't want cloud features, your data will continue to stay local. We will never automatically upload your data without explicit consent.