Privacy policy

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Pulse is a Chrome extension that shows how much active time you spend on websites. This policy explains what data Pulse handles and how it is stored.

Summary

• All analytics stay on your device. Pulse makes no network requests.
• Pulse stores site domains and hostnames only (for example youtube.com), never full page URLs.
• Incognito windows are never recorded.
• You can export or delete your data at any time from the dashboard settings.

Data Pulse processes

Pulse records, locally on your device:

• Registrable domain names for sites you actively browse
• The hostname each domain was visited under (for example www.youtube.com), used only to show site icons from Chrome's local favicon cache
• Active time spent on each domain (focused tab, not idle)
• Session timestamps used to compute daily totals
• Your settings: tracking on/off, idle threshold, time caps, and the never-track list

Pulse does not record full URLs, page titles, search queries, form input, or page content. Sites on your never-track list are ignored entirely.

How data is used

Data is used only to show you analytics inside the extension popup and dashboard: totals, trends, comparisons, and optional time-cap reminders. It is not used for anything else.

Where data is stored

Data is stored locally in Chrome's extension storage on your computer (chrome.storage.local). Pulse has no servers and never uploads your data. You can verify this in DevTools: the network log stays empty while Pulse runs.

Permissions

• tabs: read the active tab URL to determine the current domain
• idle: pause tracking when you are inactive
• storage: save analytics and settings on your device
• alarms: periodically save the active browsing session
• favicon: show site icons from Chrome's local favicon cache, with no network requests

Pulse requests no host permissions and cannot read page content.

Data sharing

Pulse does not sell, rent, or share your browsing analytics with anyone. If you use the export feature, you choose where that JSON file is saved and who sees it.

Data retention and deletion

Data remains on your device until you delete it. You can remove a single site's history via the never-track list, or erase everything with Reset all data in Settings. Uninstalling Pulse also removes its locally stored data.

Chrome Web Store limited use

Pulse's use of Chrome user data complies with the Chrome Web Store User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Browsing activity is used solely to provide on-device time analytics and optional cap reminders to you.

This website

This site is a static page with no analytics scripts, no cookies, and no tracking. It is hosted on Vercel, whose servers may keep standard access logs.

Children

Pulse is not directed at children under 13.

Changes

We may update this policy when Pulse changes. The date at the top will change when we do.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach the developer through the support tab on Pulse's Chrome Web Store listing.