1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing WebShield – a free Chrome extension designed to help users, especially underage children, stay protected from adult or harmful online content by blocking specific websites and filtering inappropriate search keywords on platforms like Google and YouTube.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension and visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

✅ Extension Usage Data
WebShield does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII). All filtering operations (blocked URLs, keywords, and preferences) are stored locally on your browser using the chrome.storage API.

We do not track your browsing history or access your personal data.

✅ Website Form Data
If you submit a feature request or report a bug through our Google Forms, we may collect:

Your email address (optional)

Your feedback or issue description

This information is only used to improve the extension and is never shared or sold.

3. Permissions Explanation

WebShield uses the following Chrome permissions strictly for functionality, not for tracking or data collection:

• activeTab: To apply filtering on the currently open website
• tabs: To detect and block distracting or harmful content in real-time
• webNavigation: To block harmful pages before they load
• host_permissions (<all_urls>): To allow the extension to function across websites
• storage: To store user-defined blocked sites and keywords
• scripting: To inject code for filtering content dynamically
  
  

All data remains on your device and is never sent to external servers.

4. Third-Party Services

We use Google Forms to collect optional feedback and issue reports. These forms are subject to Google’s own privacy policy:
👉 https://policies.google.com/privacy

5. Data Sharing & Security
We do not share, sell, or monetize any user data.
We take reasonable technical steps to ensure that all operations performed by the extension remain local, secure, and private.

6. Children’s Privacy

WebShield is especially designed for protecting underage users from harmful content. We comply with applicable laws such as COPPA and make sure no data is collected from children.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:
📧 admin@webshield.noorulahad.com

✅ By using the WebShield Chrome Extension, you agree to this Privacy Policy.