Privacy Policy for Doom Scroll

Last Updated: July 2, 2025

Developed by: Mayank Singhal

1. Information We Collect

Doom Scroll does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. The extension operates entirely within your browser and does not send any data to external servers.

2. Local Storage

The extension uses the browser's chrome.storage.sync or chrome.storage.local API to store your preferences locally on your device. This includes:

• Your preferences for which social media feeds to block
• Whether the extension is enabled or disabled

This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to us or any third parties.

3. Permissions

Doom Scroll requests the following permissions:

• activeTab: Required to access and modify the content of social media tabs to hide feeds and suggested content.
• storage: Required to save your preferences across browser sessions.
• Host Permissions: Required to access and modify content on the following domains:
  • youtube.com
  • linkedin.com
  • facebook.com
  • instagram.com
  • x.com (Twitter)
  • reddit.com

4. Data Security

Since we don't collect or store any of your data, there is no risk of data breaches or unauthorized access to your information. All your preferences are stored locally in your browser.

5. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: potter.labs@gmail.com
Website: https://doomscroll.web.app
GitHub: msinghal34/doomscroll

7. Additional Information for California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have certain rights regarding their personal information. However, since Doom Scroll does not collect any personal information, these rights are not applicable to our extension.

8. GDPR Compliance

Since we do not collect or process any personal data from users in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) does not apply to our data processing activities. However, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

9. Disclaimer

Doom Scroll is provided "as is" without any warranties, expressed or implied. The developer of this extension is not responsible for any damages, losses, or issues that may arise from using this extension. By using Doom Scroll, you agree that you are using it at your own risk.

The developer makes no representations or warranties of any kind concerning the accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials on this extension or otherwise relating to such materials or on any sites linked to this extension.

This extension is not affiliated with, maintained, or endorsed by any of the social media platforms it works with, including but not limited to YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), or Reddit.