Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 25, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Sole Proprietor Markov Oleksandr Ivanovych, doing business as "Mark Digital" ("we", "us", "our"), collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data.

This policy applies to the BlockDistraction browser extension (the "Service") and our website https://blockdistraction.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with international standards such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Data We Collect

• Account Information: When you create an account or purchase a Pro subscription, we collect your email address. This is used to authenticate you, verify your license status, and provide support.
• Transaction Data: Payments are processed by our Merchant of Record, Paddle.com. We do not store or have access to your full credit card number. We receive only transaction metadata (e.g., status, country, last 4 digits) to manage your subscription.
• License Verification Data: When the extension validates your license key against our server, it transmits the license key and your browser type/version (User-Agent string). This is strictly required to verify activation limits and prevent software abuse. We do NOT log or store your IP address during this process.
• Technical Data: We may collect anonymous, aggregated usage data (e.g., "number of active users") to improve product performance.

Important: We do NOT collect, track, or store your browsing history, the specific websites you visit, or your master passwords. Your blocking rules, schedules, and custom settings stay securely on your local device.

2. How We Use Your Data

• Service Provision: To verify your Pro license key and unlock advanced features.
• Billing: To process payments, calculate taxes, and send receipts via Paddle.
• Communication: To send you important updates regarding your subscription, changes to our terms, or technical support responses.

3. Data Storage & Protection

• Authentication: We use Google Firebase Authentication to securely manage user logins.
• Database: Your subscription status, account registration date, and license key are stored in a secure Google Cloud Firestore database.
• Local Storage: Your blocked sites list, schedules, and extension settings are stored locally on your device or synchronized via your browser's native cloud storage (e.g., Chrome Sync), which we cannot access.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our business:

• Paddle: For payment processing, tax compliance, and order fulfillment.
• Google Firebase: For authentication and secure database hosting.
• Google Analytics: For anonymous website traffic analysis (IP anonymization enabled).

5. Subscription Management

You can manage your subscription, update payment methods, or cancel recurring payments via the Paddle Customer Portal or through your Account Dashboard on our site.

6. Your Rights & Data Deletion (GDPR / CCPA / CPRA)

Under European and Californian privacy laws, you have the right to access, correct, or permanently delete the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to be Forgotten (Account Deletion): You can initiate a permanent account deletion request at any time directly through your Account Dashboard on our Site.
• 30-Day Transition Period: To ensure that your paid Pro license key remains functional until the end of your billing cycle, your profile and email will be scheduled for permanent removal and wiped from our database within 30 days of your request.

To exercise your rights manually or if you have questions regarding your data, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Notice for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

We do not "sell" your personal information, nor do we "share" your data with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not use tracking or profiling cookies within the browser extension. The information collected is limited entirely to what is necessary to fulfill and maintain your Pro service license.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to maintain your login session and for anonymous analytics. You can control cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a prominent notice on your Account Dashboard.

10. Contact Us