Last Updated: December 2024
Introduction
RedBlock ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information when you use RedBlock Ad Blocker.
🛡️ Core Privacy Principle: RedBlock is designed with privacy as a fundamental principle. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information about you or your browsing habits.
Information We Do NOT Collect
RedBlock is designed to protect your privacy, not compromise it. We do not collect:
- Personal information (name, email, address, etc.)
- Browsing history or URLs you visit
- Search queries or form data
- IP addresses or device identifiers
- Ad blocking statistics or analytics
- Any data about your online activities
Information We Store Locally
RedBlock stores the following information locally in your browser for functionality purposes:
User Preferences
- Theme selection (red/black, dark mode, light mode)
- Extension settings and configuration
- Custom filter rules you create
- Whitelist of trusted websites
Blocking Statistics
- Number of ads blocked per website
- Total blocking statistics
- Performance metrics for your reference
Important: All this data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API. We cannot access this information, and it is not transmitted to our servers or any third parties.
How RedBlock Works
RedBlock operates entirely within your browser using the following methods:
Declarative Net Request
- Uses predefined filter rules to block ad requests
- Works at the network level before content loads
- No content inspection or data collection
Content Scripts
- Injects CSS to hide ad elements
- Provides visual feedback for blocked content
- Runs locally without external communication
Filter Lists
- Uses industry-standard lists (EasyList, EasyPrivacy)
- Filter lists are data files, not tracking code
- Processed locally within your browser
Third-Party Services
RedBlock may interact with the following third-party services:
Filter List Sources
- EasyList (easylist.to) - Ad blocking rules
- EasyPrivacy (easylist.to) - Privacy protection rules
- These are data files only, no tracking or analytics
Chrome Web Store
- Extension distribution and updates
- Subject to Google's privacy policy
Note: We do not use any analytics, tracking, or advertising services.
Data Security
Since RedBlock does not collect or transmit personal data, there is no risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to your information. All extension data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage mechanisms.
Your Rights and Choices
You have complete control over RedBlock's functionality:
- Enable or disable the extension at any time
- Customize blocking settings and preferences
- Create and manage whitelists for trusted sites
- Clear all stored data through Chrome's extension settings
- Uninstall the extension to remove all local data
Children's Privacy
RedBlock does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we do not collect any personal information, this is not applicable to our extension.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.