Privacy Policy for Hydra Squire
Last Updated: February 4, 2026
1. Introduction
Hydra Squire (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is a Chrome extension designed to assist users in tracking their daily water intake and maintaining hydration. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and how it is stored.
2. Data We Collect
To provide the core functionality of the extension, we collect the following user-inputted information:
- Personal Information: Name and Gender (used for personalized greetings, e.g., “Sir/Madame”).
- Physical Data: Weight and Height.
- Health Information: Diabetes status (Yes/No).
- Usage Data: Timestamps of when you click the “Partake” button to track water intake.
3. How We Use Your Data
All data collected is used strictly for the functionality of the extension:
- Weight, Gender, and Diabetes Status: Used solely to calculate your recommended daily water intake goal (e.g., 3.7L for men, 2.7L for women).
- Name: Used to display a personalized greeting in the extension popup.
- Timestamps: Used to calculate your current hydration progress, generate countdown timers, and prevent overhydration (via the “3 cups per hour” safety warning).
4. Data Storage and Security
We do not transmit your data to any external servers. All data is stored locally on your device using the Chrome Storage API (chrome.storage.local). Your data never leaves your browser. We do not have access to your data, nor do we sell, trade, or transfer it to third parties.
5. Permissions
Hydra Squire requires the following permissions to function:
- Storage: To save your preferences and water history locally on your computer.
- Alarms: To run the background timer for hydration reminders.
- Notifications: To send you a desktop alert when it is time to drink water.
6. User Control and Data Deletion
You have full control over your data:
- Reset: You can reset your daily progress via the “Reset” button in the popup.
- Update: You can change your personal stats at any time via the “Settings” menu.
- Delete: Uninstalling the Hydra Squire extension from Chrome will permanently delete all data associated with it from your local device.
7. Changes to This 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.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
support@pakmeds.com
