Last Updated: January 29, 2026

Privacy Policy

Complete transparency on how we handle your data. Your privacy is our top priority.

The Bottom Line

All data stays on YOUR device only

PBKDF2 with 600k iterations

Zero tracking or analytics

No third-party services

Open source & verifiable

Overview

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

Locksy ("the Extension") is built with privacy at its core. This policy explains exactly what data we collect (spoiler: almost nothing), where it's stored (on your device only), and how you maintain complete control. We believe in radical transparency and your right to privacy.

Data Collection

What We Collect

Stored locally on your device only

🔐

Master Password (Hashed)

Your password is hashed using PBKDF2 with 600k iterations before storage. Military-grade security with 120 years crack resistance.

⚙️

Extension State

Whether the extension is currently active or inactive. That's it.

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Locked Tab IDs

Temporary list of which tabs are locked. Automatically cleared when tabs close.

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Session Data

Failed login attempts and lockout timestamps for brute-force protection.

What We DO NOT Collect

Browsing history

Website URLs

Personal information

Payment data

Page content

Analytics

Device info

Security

Storage & Security

Local Storage Only

All data on YOUR device
No cloud uploads
No external servers
Works 100% offline

Security Measures

PBKDF2 with 600k iterations
No plain text storage
Chrome secure APIs
Rate limiting & brute-force protection

Transparency

Permissions Explained

storage

Purpose: Store your hashed password and settings locally

Note: Never leaves your device

tabs

Purpose: Identify which tabs you want to lock

Note: We don't read page content

activeTab

Purpose: Lock the current tab with one click

Note: Only tab ID, no content

notifications

Purpose: Confirm lock/unlock actions

Note: Just visual feedback

webNavigation

Purpose: Keep lock active when tab refreshes

Note: Prevents bypass attempts

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Host Permissions: Allows locking any tab. Only activates on tabs YOU explicitly lock. No automatic monitoring.

Zero Data Sharing

✓ We do NOT sell your data

✓ We do NOT share with anyone

✓ We do NOT transmit online

✓ We do NOT use analytics

Your Control

Delete Your Data Anytime

🗑️

Uninstall Extension

1Right-click icon
2Remove from Chrome
3Data auto-deleted

🧹

Clear Storage

1chrome://extensions/
2Find Locksy
3Clear storage

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Clear Browser Data

1Settings
2Clear browsing data
3Hosted app data

Legal Compliance

🇪🇺 GDPR Compliant

For users in the European Union:

Local processing only
Minimal data collection
Easy data deletion
Complete transparency

🇺🇸 CCPA Compliant

For California residents:

No selling of data
No third-party sharing
Instant deletion
Full disclosure

Open Source & Verifiable

Don't take our word for it. Review our source code, audit our security, and verify every claim we make.

View Source Code

Questions? Contact Us

GitHub Issues

github.com/vansh-121/Locksy/issues

Developer

vansh-121

Security Vulnerabilities

Report privately via GitHub Security Advisories. Do not disclose publicly until patched.

By installing and using Locksy, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Effective as of October 20, 2025

We built this to protect your privacy, not invade it. ❤️

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