Privacy Policy

Introduction

PalDome is operated by PalExperts LLC ("we," "our," or "the extension"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome extension for parental controls.

The Short Version

We don’t collect, store, or transmit your personal data. Everything stays on your device. We have no servers, no databases, and no way to access your information.

Information Collection and Storage

What We DON’T Collect

• No personal information
• No browsing history sent to our servers
• No account credentials
• No email addresses or contact information
• No payment information (handled by our payment processor)
• No analytics or tracking data
• No cookies or tracking pixels

What IS Stored (Locally on Your Device)

The extension stores the following information only on your computer using Chrome’s local storage:

• Admin Password — Stored as a cryptographic hash (PBKDF2 with 200,000 iterations + salt). Your actual password is never stored.
• Blocked Sites List — Domains, keywords, and URLs you’ve added to block
• Safe Redirect URL — The website users are redirected to when blocked
• Activity Logs (Pro/Family plans) — Timestamps of blocked site attempts, stored locally for 30–90 days depending on plan
• Extension Settings — Your preferences for categories, schedules, bedtime mode, etc.
• Subscription Status — Your plan tier (Free/Pro/Family) and expiration date

Important: This data never leaves your device unless you manually export it using the backup feature.

Third-Party Services

Google Safe Browsing API (Optional)

If you choose to enable Google Safe Browsing integration: only the URLs being visited are sent to Google for verification. This feature is optional and disabled by default. Google’s use of data is subject to Google’s Privacy Policy.

Payment Processing

Subscription payments are processed by Paddle. We never see or store your credit card information. Payment data is handled entirely by Paddle, subject to Paddle’s Privacy Policy.

Data Security

All sensitive data is encrypted in Chrome’s local storage. Admin passwords are hashed using PBKDF2 with 200,000 iterations and a random 16-byte salt. Even if someone gains access to your Chrome storage files, they cannot retrieve your password, access settings without the password, or modify blocking rules without authentication.

Children’s Privacy

PalDome is designed for parents/guardians to monitor children’s browsing activity. It should be used by adults (18+) with parental/guardian authority. The extension may log which sites children attempt to visit (stored locally only). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (COPPA). Parents are responsible for reviewing activity logs and managing settings.

Your Rights and Control

You have complete control: access all stored data through extension settings; export settings and logs as JSON; delete data by clearing items or uninstalling; modify settings, rules, or passwords at any time.

Data Retention

• Free Plan: Data stored until you delete it
• Pro Plan: Activity logs automatically deleted after 30 days
• Family Plan: Activity logs automatically deleted after 90 days
• After Uninstall: All extension data is immediately removed from your device

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date and announced in extension update notes for material changes. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

International Users

PalDome can be used worldwide. All data processing happens locally on your device. No data crosses international borders except for the optional Google Safe Browsing API. You are responsible for complying with local laws regarding parental monitoring.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact PalExperts LLC at info@paldome.com.