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Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 24, 2026
TL;DR — Ascent stores all your personal data (tasks, focus sessions, settings) locally on your device only. The only external requests made are for weather data, using your IP address to approximate your location. We have no backend servers and collect no personal information.
Overview
Ascent ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that replaces your new tab page with a productivity-focused dashboard. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and your rights.
Data We Collect
1.1 Data Stored Locally (On Your Device Only)
The following data is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage and is never transmitted to our servers:
- Focus sessions — your focus goals and timers
- Tasks — your to-do items and task lists
- Quick links — custom shortcuts you add
- Stashed tabs — tabs saved for later
- Mantras — personal mantras you configure
- Settings — theme, background, search engine, and other preferences
- Bookmarks — used locally to display your bookmarks as quick links
1.2 Data Sent to Third-Party Services
| Data | Purpose | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Your IP address | Detect approximate location for weather | ip-api.com / freeipapi.com |
| Location coordinates (lat/long) | Fetch current weather | open-meteo.com |
Note: Ascent uses your IP address solely to determine your city/country for displaying local weather. We do not store, log, or share this information.
1.3 Browser Permissions Used
| Permission | Why It's Used |
|---|---|
storage | Save your tasks, focus sessions, settings, and quick links locally |
tabs | Enable the Tab Stash feature to save and restore tabs |
topSites | Optionally display your most visited sites as quick links |
bookmarks | Optionally display your bookmarks as quick links |
favicon | Fetch favicons for quick links and bookmarked sites |
1.4 Content Script
Ascent injects a lightweight content script ( content.bundle.js ) into all web pages. This script is used exclusively to display the floating focus timer overlay while a focus session is active. It does not read, access, or transmit the content of any web page you visit.
Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII)
- We do not have any backend servers or databases
- We do not use analytics, tracking pixels, or telemetry
- We do not sell, rent, or share any data with advertisers or third parties
- We do not read the content of any web pages you visit
- We do not access your browsing history
Local Storage & Caching
Weather data is cached in your browser's localStorage for up to 30 minutes to reduce unnecessary network requests. This data stays entirely on your device.
Third-Party Services
Ascent uses the following external services for weather functionality only:
- ip-api.com — IP geolocation (free tier, no API key). Their privacy policy is available at ip-api.com/docs/legal
- freeipapi.com — Fallback IP geolocation service.
- Open-Meteo — Weather API. No personal data is shared beyond your coordinates. See open-meteo.com/en/terms
Children's Privacy
Ascent does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The Extension contains no user accounts or registration.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected with an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository or contact us at:
Questions about your privacy? getascent.in@gmail.com