Data Practices.
No Surprises.
A plain-English breakdown of every data type FocusScore collects, why we collect it, how long we keep it, and the controls you have. Zero jargon. Zero data sold.
Last updated: June 2026 · Applies to FocusScore Chrome extension and web dashboard
Our Data Commitments
No legal jargon. Here is exactly what we do and do not do with your data.
We NEVER do this
We ALWAYS do this
What Data We Collect
Every data type we store, why we collect it, and how long we keep it.
| Data Type | What exactly | Why we need it | Retention | Personal? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behaviour events | Event type (watch, scroll, tab-switch, idle), duration, timestamp | Core score calculation | 30–90 days | No |
| Focus Score | Computed 0–100 score, signal breakdown | Dashboard & reporting | 12–24 months | No |
| Platform breakdown | Per-platform time and Shorts ratio | Distraction analytics | 12–24 months | No |
| Email address | Only if you register an account | Login, weekly report delivery | Until deleted | Yes |
| Extension settings | Block lists, toggle states, preferences | Remembering your config | In browser & server sync if logged in | No |
| Survey answers | Your responses to the onboarding survey | Personalising AI insights | Until deleted | Yes |
| Focus sessions | Timer start/end, session name, completion status | Before/after & trend reports | 12–24 months | No |
“Personal?” — whether this data could identify you directly. Non-personal data is always tied to a random UUID, never your name.
The Data Flow, Step by Step
From your browser to the dashboard — here is exactly what happens to your data at each stage.
YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, Reddit, or LinkedIn. The extension activates only on these domains.
Watch time, scroll speed, tab switches, and idle time are measured on-device. No page content leaves your browser.
The weighted scoring engine calculates your Focus Score (0–100) using the five signals. Only this number is sent to our servers.
The score, event counts, and platform breakdown are sent to our servers under your pseudonymous UUID. No personal data unless you're signed in.
Trends, platform breakdowns, and AI suggestions are generated from your aggregated data and displayed in the dashboard and weekly report.
Personalised coaching tips and reports are generated by a third-party AI provider (Groq) from aggregated, non-identifying numbers only — never your content, URLs, name, or email. Falls back to rule-based tips if AI is unavailable.
You Are in Control
Five ways to manage or remove your data — no waiting, no forms, no dark patterns.
Export your data
Download everything we hold in JSON format from the dashboard Settings page. Available any time.
Delete your data
Delete all your data permanently from the dashboard or by emailing support@focusscore.ai. Processed within 30 days.
Disable tracking per platform
Toggle tracking on/off for each platform individually in the extension popup Settings tab.
Unsubscribe from emails
Unsubscribe from weekly reports at any time using the link in any email, or from the dashboard.
Remove the extension
Removing the extension stops all data collection immediately. Your server-side data remains until you request deletion.
Questions About
Your Data?
Email support@focusscore.ai and we will respond within 72 hours. Data deletion requests are always honoured within 30 days.