Web Shield — Privacy Policy & Legal

• Smart Distraction Guard: Browse websites cleanly without annoying cookie popups, login walls, paywalls, ads, or newsletter popups.

• Automated Clearing: Cookie & GDPR Banners, Login & Sign-in Walls, Subscribe & Paywalls, Ads & Sponsored Banners, and Newsletter Popups are automatically cleared or hidden.

• Real-time Stats: Check blocked counts live in your browser toolbar popup.

• Transparent Legal Documentation: Includes a comprehensive Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, Browser Permissions explanation, Disclaimer, and Contact information.

• Privacy Focused: Collects zero personal data. Everything runs locally in your browser. No network requests are made.

• Permissions Explained: Clearly outlines why each permission (storage, activeTab, scripting, host_permissions) is requested and how it's used.

• Built by CODEGUYAKASH: Developed with a focus on user privacy and a clean browsing experience.

Web Shield is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance your browsing experience by automatically removing common online annoyances. It intelligently hides cookie consent banners, GDPR popups, unwanted login and sign-in walls, subscription and paywall overlays, advertisements, and newsletter signup prompts. With Web Shield, you can enjoy a cleaner, more focused, and distraction-free online environment.

The extension operates entirely locally on your device, ensuring that no personal data, browsing history, or sensitive information is collected, stored, or transmitted. Its commitment to privacy is further reinforced by its lack of outbound network requests and integration with third-party services. The extension provides detailed legal documentation, including a clear Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and an explanation of the browser permissions it requires, all built on the principle of least privilege.

Key features include real-time statistics displayed in the browser toolbar, allowing you to monitor the number of distractions blocked. Web Shield is provided as freeware, offering personal and commercial use without charge. The developer, CODEGUYAKASH, has built this tool with a dedication to user privacy and a seamless browsing experience.