Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Niyambadha (the "Platform"), which includes our web application and browser extension. Niyambadha helps you build better digital discipline by limiting time on distracting websites and redirecting you to focus-building puzzles and activities.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights and choices. By using the Niyambadha web app or installing and using the Niyambadha browser extension, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account & Profile Information

When you create an account on Niyambadha, we may collect:

• Name or display name
• Email address
• Password (stored in hashed form) or authentication provider details (e.g. Google sign-in, if enabled)
• Basic profile settings and preferences

2.2 Usage Data (Web App)

When you use the Niyambadha web app, we may collect:

• Pages and features you interact with
• Session timestamps and basic usage logs
• Device and browser information (such as browser type, version, and basic technical metadata)
• Approximate location based on IP (country / region level)

2.3 Browser Extension Data

The Niyambadha browser extension is designed to work with minimal data. It does not read or store the content of the pages you visit. It only uses limited information necessary to enforce your focus rules:

• Active tab domain name (e.g. youtube.com) to check if it matches your blocked list.
• Redirect and timer events (for example, when your watch time is over and you are redirected to Niyambadha).
• User identifier (UID or account ID) that links the extension to your Niyambadha account and settings.

The extension does not collect:

• Full URLs beyond what is needed to extract the domain
• Page content, text, or media
• Form inputs, passwords, or payment information
• Keystrokes or detailed browsing history

2.4 Settings & Configuration Data

To provide personalized blocking and focus features, we store:

• Your blocked domains list (e.g. youtube.com, instagram.com)
• Watch time limits (e.g. minutes allowed before redirect)
• Whether to block entire domains or specific subdomains
• Progress or completion of puzzles and focus activities

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the Niyambadha web app and browser extension
• Enforce your focus rules and watch-time limits on distracting sites
• Redirect you to the Niyambadha portal and puzzles when your time is up
• Sync settings across devices where applicable
• Maintain security, debug issues, and prevent abuse
• Improve the product based on anonymized or aggregated usage insights
• Communicate with you about important updates, changes, or support requests

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, our legal basis for processing your personal data may include:

• Contract: To provide the services you sign up for.
• Legitimate interests: To keep the platform secure, improve features, and prevent abuse.
• Consent: Where required, for specific optional features or communications.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information with:

• Service providers who help us host, store, or process data (such as cloud hosting, analytics, or error monitoring tools), under appropriate data protection agreements.
• Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public.

Any sharing is limited to what is necessary for the specific purpose and is done with appropriate safeguards.

6. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The Niyambadha web app may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Keep you signed in
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Measure basic usage and performance of the platform

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some features of the Platform.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the services. We may also retain some information for a longer period where required for:

• Legal, accounting, or regulatory obligations
• Security, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution

If you request account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable period, except where retention is required by law.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have some or all of the following rights:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Object to or restrict certain types of processing
• Export your data where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided in the Contact Us section below.

9. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and you share information with us at your own risk.

You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure and for logging out after using shared devices.

10. Children's Privacy

Niyambadha is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. In some cases, we may notify you more directly (such as via email or an in-app notification).

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at: