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Browser Extension Privacy

Your privacy is our top priority. This guide explains exactly what the Porcia browser extension tracks, how your data is handled, and the privacy controls available to you.

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Privacy-First Design

The Porcia browser extension is built with privacy as a core principle:

Local Processing

All analysis happens locally in your browser

Minimal Data

Only domain names and duration are sent to Porcia

No Content Reading

Never reads page content, forms, or passwords

User Control

Full control over what’s tracked and when

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What We Track

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Data We Collect

Domain Information:
  • ✅ Domain name only (e.g., “slack.com”)
  • ✅ Application category (e.g., “Communication”)
  • ✅ Time spent on domain
  • ✅ Number of visits
  • ✅ Active vs idle time
Usage Patterns:
  • ✅ Time of day usage
  • ✅ Day of week patterns
  • ✅ Visit frequency
  • ✅ Session duration

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Data We DON’T Collect

Never Collected:
  • ❌ Specific page URLs or paths
  • ❌ Page content or text
  • ❌ Form inputs or passwords
  • ❌ Keystrokes or mouse movements
  • ❌ Screenshots or visual data
  • ❌ Personal browsing history
  • ❌ Non-SaaS websites
  • ❌ Cookies or local storage
  • ❌ Download history
  • ❌ Bookmarks
The extension ONLY tracks domain names of known business SaaS applications. Everything else is completely ignored.

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How Data is Processed

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Local Analysis

All analysis happens in your browser:
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Domain Detection

Extension checks if the current domain is a known SaaS application
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Local Tracking

If it’s a known SaaS domain, time spent is tracked locally in your browser
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Data Aggregation

Usage data is aggregated locally (no raw browsing data stored)
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Summary Sync

Only aggregated summaries are sent to Porcia servers

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What Gets Sent to Porcia

Only aggregated, anonymized summaries: 
{
  "domain": "slack.com",
  "category": "communication",
  "totalTime": 3600,
  "visits": 5,
  "activeTime": 2800,
  "idleTime": 800,
  "date": "YYYY-MM-DD"
}
No raw browsing data is ever transmitted.

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Privacy Controls

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Tracking Controls

Pause Tracking
  • Stop all tracking with one click
  • Resume anytime
  • No data collected while paused
Auto-Pause Schedule
  • Set specific hours to pause automatically
  • Example: Pause from 6 PM to 9 AM
  • Pause on weekends
Domain Exclusions
  • Exclude specific domains from tracking
  • Permanently ignore certain websites
  • Useful for personal projects or sensitive sites

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Privacy Settings

Anonymous Mode
  • Your usage is tracked but not attributed to you
  • Appears as “Anonymous User” in team analytics
  • Workspace admins can’t see your individual usage
  • Useful for privacy-conscious users
Incognito Mode Tracking
  • Disabled by default
  • Can be enabled if needed for work
  • Respects browser’s private browsing intent
Data Retention
  • Control how long local data is kept
  • Options: 7 days, 30 days, 90 days
  • Older data automatically deleted

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Data Deletion

Clear Local Data
  • Delete all locally stored usage data
  • One-click clearing in settings
  • Cannot be recovered after deletion
Delete Server Data
  • Contact support to delete all server-side data
  • Includes historical usage data
  • Permanent deletion within 30 days

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Data Storage & Security

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Local Storage

What’s Stored Locally:
  • Recent usage data (configurable retention)
  • Extension settings and preferences
  • Domain exclusion list
  • Sync status and timestamps
Security:
  • Encrypted using browser’s built-in encryption
  • Isolated from other extensions
  • Cleared when extension is uninstalled

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Server Storage

What’s Stored on Porcia Servers:
  • Aggregated usage summaries
  • Domain names and categories
  • Time spent and visit counts
  • User ID (for attribution)
Security:
  • AES-256 encryption at rest
  • TLS 1.3 encryption in transit
  • Access control and audit logs
  • Regular security audits
Data Retention:
  • Active users: Data retained while account is active
  • Deleted accounts: Data deleted within 30 days
  • Backups: Removed from backups within 90 days

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Security & Privacy Commitments

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Data Privacy

Porcia is working towards formal compliance certifications. In the meantime, we are committed to giving you control over your data: Your Rights:
  • Right to access your data
  • Right to delete your data
  • Right to export your data
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to object to processing
How to Exercise Rights:
  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Click Download My Data or Delete My Data
  3. Or contact support@porcia.org

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International Data Transfers

  • We take steps to protect data transferred internationally
  • Contact support@porcia.org for details on data transfer protections

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Transparency

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Open Source Components

The extension uses open-source libraries:
  • All dependencies are publicly auditable
  • No hidden tracking or analytics
  • Regular security updates

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No Third-Party Tracking

  • No Google Analytics in the extension
  • No third-party advertising networks
  • No data sold to third parties
  • No cross-site tracking

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Audit Trail

Complete audit trail of data access:
  • Who accessed your data
  • When it was accessed
  • What actions were taken
  • Available in Settings → Privacy → Audit Log

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Common Privacy Questions

No. The extension only tracks domain names of known SaaS applications, not specific pages or content. Your employer can see:
  • Which SaaS applications you use (e.g., “Slack”)
  • How much time you spend on each application
  • When you use them (time of day)
Your employer CANNOT see:
  • Specific pages or URLs
  • What you’re doing on those sites
  • Personal browsing history
  • Non-SaaS websites
No. The extension only tracks known business SaaS domains. Personal websites, social media (unless used for work), and non-business sites are completely ignored.
If you enable Anonymous Mode, your usage is tracked but not attributed to you. Workspace admins will see aggregate usage data but won’t know it’s from you specifically.
When your account is deactivated, your usage data is retained for 30 days (in case of accidental deletion), then permanently deleted. You can request immediate deletion by contacting support.
No. We never sell your data to third parties. Period. Your usage data is used only to provide you with insights and optimization recommendations.
Yes. Go to Settings → Privacy → Download My Data to export all data Porcia has collected about you.

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Privacy Best Practices

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For Individual Users

  1. Review tracked domains regularly - Ensure only work-related domains are tracked
  2. Use domain exclusions - Exclude personal projects or sensitive sites
  3. Enable auto-pause - Automatically pause during personal time
  4. Use anonymous mode - If you’re privacy-conscious
  5. Review privacy settings - Ensure they match your preferences

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For Workspace Admins

  1. Communicate clearly - Explain what’s tracked and why
  2. Respect privacy - Allow anonymous mode for team members
  3. Use aggregate data - Focus on team trends, not individual behavior
  4. Provide opt-out - Allow team members to opt out if needed
  5. Regular privacy reviews - Ensure compliance with company policies

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For Privacy-Conscious Users

  1. Enable anonymous mode - Hide your identity in team analytics
  2. Exclude sensitive domains - Add to exclusion list
  3. Short data retention - Keep only 7 days of local data
  4. Disable incognito tracking - Don’t track private browsing
  5. Regular data deletion - Clear local data monthly

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Privacy Policy

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Data Collection Purpose

We collect usage data to:
  • Help you understand which SaaS tools you actually use
  • Identify unused licenses and cost-saving opportunities
  • Provide usage analytics and insights
  • Improve Porcia’s vendor database

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Data Sharing

We share data only:
  • With your workspace (if not in anonymous mode)
  • With service providers (cloud infrastructure, hosting) under strict contracts
  • When required by law (with notice to you if possible)
We NEVER share data:
  • With advertisers
  • With data brokers
  • For marketing purposes
  • With third parties for their own use

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Data Protection

We protect your data with:
  • Encryption at rest and in transit
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Regular security audits
  • Incident response procedures
  • Employee training and background checks

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Contact & Support

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Privacy Questions

For privacy-related questions:

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Data Requests

To request data access, deletion, or export:
  1. Go to Settings → Privacy
  2. Use self-service tools
  3. Or email: privacy@porcia.org

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Security Issues

To report security vulnerabilities:

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Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy:
  • You’ll be notified of material changes
  • Continued use implies acceptance
  • You can opt out by uninstalling the extension
Last Updated: See latest version at porcia.org/legal/privacy

Read Full Privacy Policy

View complete privacy policy

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