Does Cat Gatekeeper Collect Browsing Data?
What privacy-minded users should check before installing Cat Gatekeeper, and how to think about site access for a cat overlay extension.
Why permissions matter
Cat Gatekeeper needs to show a cat overlay on the sites you choose. That is why users naturally ask about page access, browsing data, and whether a screen-time extension can see more than it needs.
The useful privacy check is whether the requested permission matches the feature. For Cat Gatekeeper, the visible feature is the cat overlay and countdown on selected social tabs.
What to check in Chrome
Before installing the Cat Gatekeeper Chrome extension, open the Chrome Web Store privacy section and review the developer disclosure. Check whether the listing says data is collected or used, and check the linked privacy policy.
Also check the exact extension name and developer. Privacy risk often starts with installing the wrong lookalike extension or an unrelated mobile app that is not part of the Cat Gatekeeper project.
How to use it with less risk
Choose only the sites where you want the cat break. Keep Chrome updated, remove extensions you no longer use, and review the installed extension list from time to time.
If you need a blocker across your whole phone or computer, look for a tool built for that platform instead of forcing a browser extension to solve every case. Cat Gatekeeper is strongest when the problem is active social browsing inside Chrome.