Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
Last updated: December 2024
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website or use our Chrome extension. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our service.
🍪 We use minimal cookies and only those necessary for our service to function properly.
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for our website and extension to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.
Keep you signed in and secure your session
Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure security
Manage your browser session and prevent data loss
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
Remember your timer settings and extension preferences
Store your language and regional preferences
Remember your display preferences
Analytics Cookies (With Consent)
These cookies help us understand how you use our service so we can improve it. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
Anonymous data about feature usage and performance
Help us identify and fix technical issues
Monitor extension performance and loading times
Our Chrome extension stores data locally on your device to provide its core functionality:
Timer Settings
Your break frequency, duration, and reminder preferences
Extension State
Current timer status and last break time
User Preferences
Display settings, excluded sites, and notification preferences
Account Sync
Your Pro status and account linking information
Note: This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you choose to sync settings across devices.
We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Services
- • Google OAuth: Authentication and sign-in functionality
- • Google AdSense: Advertising services (with consent)
- • Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (anonymized)
Stripe
- • Payment Processing: Secure payment and subscription management
- • Fraud Prevention: Security cookies to prevent fraudulent transactions
Firebase
- • Account Management: Secure user account storage and sync
- • Authentication: Session management and security
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our service.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Extension Data
To clear data stored by the LookAway extension:
- 1. Right-click on the LookAway extension icon
- 2. Select "Manage extension"
- 3. Click "Remove" to uninstall (this clears all local data)
- 4. Or use the extension's settings to reset specific preferences
Advertising Choices
You can opt out of personalized advertising:
- • Google Ad Settings
- • Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- • Upgrade to LookAway Pro to remove all ads
By using our website and Chrome extension, you consent to our use of essential cookies necessary for the service to function. For optional cookies:
- • Analytics cookies: We ask for your consent before enabling
- • Advertising cookies: You can opt out at any time
- • Functional cookies: You can disable in your browser settings
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us at lookawayextension@outlook.com
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date and notify users of significant changes through email or a notice on our website.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
LookAway Support
Email: lookawayextension@outlook.com
We'll respond to cookie-related inquiries within 7 days.