How It Works
Core Principles of LiFi
LiFi is built on five foundational principles that define how it works and what it stands for. These principles are not just technical choices, but intentional decisions that prioritize the user's privacy, control, and experience. Understanding them will help you see why LiFi is different from traditional browser tracking or analytics tools.
Privacy First
What it means LiFi does not send your data to any external servers. Everything the extension collects stays on your device.
Why it matters Most web services and browser extensions send your data to the cloud where it can be analyzed, stored, or even sold. This puts your personal browsing habits at risk. LiFi avoids this entirely by using local storage only.
How it works in LiFi
Uses Chrome's local storage API to keep everything on your device
No remote syncing or background uploads
You remain the sole owner of your data
You can inspect, export, or delete your data at any time
User Control
What it means You are always in charge of what data is collected and when. Tracking is never forced or hidden.
Why it matters With most tracking tools, you do not get a say. They collect everything by default. LiFi respects your boundaries and preferences, giving you clear tools to manage what is tracked.
How it works in LiFi
You can turn tracking on or off at any time
Data can be deleted with one click
Nothing is hidden from you in the interface
Transparency
What it means Everything that LiFi tracks is visible and explainable. You know exactly what data is collected and how it is used.
Why it matters Most tools collect data in the background without clearly telling you what they are doing. This creates a gap between what users think is happening and what actually happens. LiFi closes that gap.
How it works in LiFi
All tracked data is displayed in the analytics dashboard
Advanced users can inspect the raw data in JSON format
The privacy dashboard shows which cookies are being set
AI summaries include explanations of how insights are generated
AI Enhanced
What it means LiFi uses artificial intelligence to give you meaningful insights into your browsing behavior. It does not just show you data but helps you understand it.
Why it matters Collecting data is not enough. You need to be able to act on it. AI helps summarize your patterns, identify habits, and suggest ways to improve productivity and privacy.
How it works in LiFi
Uses Google Gemini API to generate summaries and scores
Insights include productivity scores, peak browsing hours, and interest categories
All prompts are generated from local data
AI is only used when you allow it and can be turned off at any time
If AI is unavailable, LiFi switches to rule-based fallback summaries
Local Storage Only
What it means All your data stays in your browser. Nothing is stored online unless you choose to export it manually.
Why it matters Online storage increases the risk of breaches and misuse. With local storage, you keep full ownership of your information and reduce the risk of data leaks or exposure.
How it works in LiFi
No user accounts are required to use the extension
No cloud-based syncing or storage is built into the system
All events are stored in structured local keys using Chrome’s storage API
You can export your data as a downloadable JSON file
Cookies, search queries, time spent, and other metrics are saved safely on your device
Summary
LiFi gives you all the benefits of a powerful analytics system without compromising your privacy. By respecting your control, keeping everything transparent, using local-only storage, and applying AI responsibly, it helps you better understand your online behavior and use your time more effectively.
These principles guide every feature in LiFi and ensure that your data works for you, not against you.
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