Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 15, 2024

Our Commitment to Privacy

At GambleGuard, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our browser extension and website.

The short version: We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal data or browsing information. GambleGuard works entirely on your device.

Information We DO NOT Collect

GambleGuard is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect:

  • Your browsing history or websites you visit
  • Personal information such as names, emails, or addresses
  • Login credentials or passwords
  • Device information or identifiers
  • Location data
  • Any data from blocked or allowed websites
  • Usage statistics or analytics data

How GambleGuard Works

Our extension operates entirely on your local device:

  • Local Blocking: The extension compares websites against a locally stored list of gambling sites
  • No External Communication: The extension does not send any data to our servers or external services
  • Local Storage Only: Your preferences are stored only in your browser's local storage
  • Offline Operation: The extension works completely offline after installation

Website Information

When you visit our website (gambleguard.info), we may collect minimal information:

  • Basic Analytics: We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand general website usage, like page views
  • Contact Forms: If you contact us through our support forms, we store your message and email only to respond to your inquiry
  • No Tracking: We do not use tracking cookies, advertising networks, or behavioral analytics

Data Security

Since we don't collect your personal data, there's minimal risk to your privacy. However, we take security seriously:

  • Our website uses HTTPS encryption
  • Any contact form submissions are transmitted securely
  • We regularly update our extension to address any security concerns

Third-Party Services

The GambleGuard extension does not use any third-party services, analytics, or tracking tools.

Our website may use:

  • Google Fonts: For typography (loaded from Google's CDN)
  • Privacy-Respecting Analytics: We may use analytics that don't track individuals

Updates to the Extension

The extension may automatically update through the Chrome Web Store to:

  • Add new gambling sites to the blocking list
  • Fix bugs or security issues
  • Improve functionality

These updates do not involve collecting any data from your device.

Your Rights

Since we don't collect your personal data, traditional data protection rights (like data deletion or portability) don't apply. However, you can:

  • Uninstall the extension at any time through your browser settings
  • Clear your local extension data through browser settings
  • Contact us with any privacy concerns

Children's Privacy

GambleGuard does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our service is designed to help adults manage their browsing habits. If you are under 18, please discuss using this extension with a parent or guardian.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Since we don't collect your contact information, we cannot notify you directly of changes.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Privacy Summary

Bottom Line: GambleGuard is designed to protect your privacy as much as it protects you from gambling sites. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal information or browsing data. The extension works entirely on your device, giving you complete control over your data.