Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 11, 2026
Review Clock is a Chrome extension that tracks how long you spend reviewing GitHub pull requests and displays weekly review statistics.
The short version: We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Everything happens locally in your browser.
What Data We Access
Review Clock accesses the following data solely within your browser:
- GitHub PR page content: When you visit a GitHub pull request page, the extension reads visible page information (PR title, author, file count, diff stats) to display the timer and effort estimate. This data is processed locally and is not stored beyond what is needed for tracking your review sessions.
- Review session data: The extension records how long you spend on each PR (URL, title, author, elapsed time). This data is stored locally using Chrome's built-in storage API (
chrome.storage.local). It never leaves your browser.
- Your settings: Idle timeout and auto-start preferences are stored locally using
chrome.storage.local.
What Data We Collect
None. Review Clock does not collect, transmit, or store any personal data on external servers. Specifically:
- No analytics or tracking scripts
- No cookies
- No user accounts or sign-ups
- No network requests to external servers
- No browsing history collection
- No personally identifiable information (PII) is ever transmitted
Where Data Is Stored
Your review session history and settings are stored exclusively in your browser's local storage via chrome.storage.local. This data:
- Stays on your device
- Is only accessible to the Review Clock extension
- Can be deleted at any time by clearing the extension's data or uninstalling it
- Is not synced across devices
- Sessions older than 90 days are automatically cleaned up
Third-Party Services
Review Clock does not use any third-party services, APIs, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.
Permissions Explained
- storage: Used to save your review session data and settings locally.
- tabs: Used to detect when you switch between tabs so the timer can auto-pause and resume.
- alarms: Used to schedule periodic cleanup of old session data (older than 90 days).
- Host permission (github.com/*/pull/*): Allows the content script to run on GitHub pull request pages to display the timer and read PR details.
Children's Privacy
This extension is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect any information from children.
Changes to This Policy
If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can reach us at:
peakpostagent@gmail.com