Dream Afar is a free Chrome extension that transforms your new tab into a beautiful, customizable productivity hub. Add widgets like weather, tasks, shortcuts, focus timer, and more to personalize your browsing experience.

What widgets are available?

Dream Afar includes weather forecasts, task lists, quick shortcuts, search bar, time & date, focus/pomodoro timer, and customizable wallpapers. All widgets can be moved, resized, and configured to your preferences.

Is Dream Afar free to use?

Yes, Dream Afar is completely free to use. You can download it from the Chrome Web Store at no cost with no credit card required.

How do I customize my new tab?

After installing Dream Afar, open a new tab and click the edit button. You can add, remove, move, and resize widgets. Change your wallpaper, adjust settings, and create your perfect workspace.

Does Dream Afar work offline?

Yes! Most features like tasks, shortcuts, and focus timer work offline. Weather updates require an internet connection for fresh data.

Privacy Policy

Name: Dream Afar
Rating: 4.9 (500 reviews)
Author: Dream Afar

Last updated: December 2025

Privacy First, Always

Dream Afar is designed with your privacy as a core principle. Everything is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. We can't see your data because it never leaves your browser.

This policy explains our minimal data practices and your rights.

Introduction

Dream Afar ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension.

Unlike many services, Dream Afar stores all your personal data locally in your browser. We believe in privacy by design.

Information We Collect

Information Stored Locally

The following information is stored only in your browser using Chrome's secure storage APIs:

Your widget configurations and preferences (which widgets are visible, their positions)
Wallpaper settings (selected collections, refresh intervals, favorites)
Custom uploaded wallpapers (stored locally, never uploaded to our servers)
Todo lists and notes content
Focus timer settings and site blocking preferences
Weather location preferences
Shortcuts and quick links you create
Extension settings and customizations

Automatically Collected Information

We collect minimal analytics to improve the extension:

Extension version and browser type (for compatibility)
Aggregated usage statistics (which features are used, not personal content)
Error logs for debugging (anonymized, no personal data)
Installation and uninstallation events

All analytics are anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual users.

Information We Do NOT Collect

Account information (we don't require accounts)
Email addresses or personal contact information
Browsing history or websites you visit
Content of your notes, todos, or other personal data
Your uploaded wallpapers (stored locally only)
Location data beyond what you choose to share with the weather widget

How We Use Your Information

The minimal information we collect is used solely to:

Provide and maintain Dream Afar's functionality
Improve and optimize the extension based on usage patterns
Debug technical issues and improve stability
Understand which features are popular to guide development
Comply with legal obligations if required

We never sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Storage and Security

Where Your Data Lives

All your personal data is stored exclusively in your browser's local storage using Chrome's secure storage APIs. Your settings, widgets, todos, and preferences never leave your device unless you enable Chrome Sync (which is controlled by Google, not us).

Security measures we implement:

Local storage encryption: Chrome encrypts your local storage data
HTTPS only: All network requests use secure HTTPS connections
Minimal permissions: We only request necessary browser permissions
No backend storage: We don't have servers storing your personal data
Regular security updates: We promptly address security vulnerabilities

Third-Party Services

Dream Afar integrates with certain third-party services to provide functionality:

Wallpaper Sources

Unsplash: We display images from Unsplash's API. When you view an Unsplash photo, their privacy policy applies. Unsplash Privacy Policy
Google Earth View: We display curated images from Google Earth View.Google Privacy Policy

Weather Data

The weather widget uses weather APIs. If you enable weather, your location (city/coordinates) is sent to the weather provider to fetch data. This is optional and can be disabled at any time.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how the extension is used (anonymized and aggregated data only). You can opt-out of analytics in the extension settings.

Chrome Sync (Optional)

If you enable Chrome Sync in your browser, your Dream Afar settings may sync across your devices. This is a Chrome feature controlled by Google:

Chrome Sync is optional and controlled by your Google account settings
When enabled, Chrome encrypts and syncs your extension settings to Google's servers
We don't control Chrome Sync; it's governed by Google's privacy policy
You can disable Chrome Sync at any time in Chrome settings

Learn more: Chrome Sync Privacy

Data Retention

Local Data: Stored indefinitely in your browser until you clear it, reset the extension, or uninstall
Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized usage data retained for up to 24 months
Error Logs: Retained for up to 90 days for debugging (anonymized)

You can delete all local data at any time by:

Using the "Reset Extension" option in settings
Clearing browser data in Chrome settings
Uninstalling the extension

Your Rights and Choices

You have full control over your data:

Access: All your data is stored locally and accessible to you at any time
Correction: Edit or update any settings, widgets, or content directly in the extension
Deletion: Delete all data by resetting the extension or clearing browser storage
Opt-out of Analytics: Disable analytics in extension settings
Data Export: Export your settings and data from the extension settings
Opt-out of Chrome Sync: Control in your Chrome browser settings

Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under GDPR:

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent

Since your data is stored locally, you can exercise most of these rights directly through the extension. For questions, contact us at privacy@dreamafar.com.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under CCPA:

Right to know what personal information we collect
Right to delete your personal information
Right to opt-out of sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information. We don't share personal data with third parties for monetary or other valuable consideration.

Children's Privacy

Dream Afar is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at privacy@dreamafar.com and we will take appropriate action.

International Data Transfers

Since your data is stored locally in your browser, there are minimal international data transfers. However:

Anonymous analytics may be processed in the United States
Third-party services (Unsplash, weather APIs) may process data according to their policies
If you use Chrome Sync, Google controls where your synced data is stored

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of Dream Afar after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email:

privacy@dreamafar.com

Summary: What Makes Us Different

✓No accounts required - everything stored locally
✓We can't see your personal data - it never leaves your browser
✓Minimal analytics - only anonymous, aggregated usage stats
✓We don't sell your data - ever
✓Full control - delete or export your data anytime