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Block Em! — Privacy Policy Last updated: October 8, 2026 Block Em! is a call-blocking app published by Gig Insanity. Call screening happens on your phone. The app also uses Google Play for subscriptions and update checks, which involve communication with Google. Calls and contacts Android supplies information about supported incoming phone calls, such as the phone number and available carrier-verification status. Block Em! compares this information with your settings and rules to allow or reject calls. It does not record or listen to call audio. If you grant Contacts permission and enable Protect saved contacts, the app looks up incoming numbers in your device contacts so recognized contacts can bypass blocking rules. These lookups happen locally. The app does not upload contacts or blocked-call history to a developer-operated server. Information stored on your phone The app stores blocking rules, settings, setup state and subscription-confirmation state in private app storage. ...

 Published by GigInsanity — Last updated: June 11, 2026 THE SHORT VERSION Rumble Chat Blocker does not collect, transmit, sell, or share any data. Everything stays on your device. WHAT DATA IS STORED The extension stores only the list of usernames you choose to block or mute, along with timestamps for timed mutes. This data is saved locally in your browser using Chrome's built-in storage and never leaves your computer. WHAT WE DON'T DO This extension makes no network requests of any kind. There are no accounts, no sign-ins, no analytics, no tracking, no cookies, no ads, and no third-party services. We have no servers and receive no information about you or your browsing. PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED storage — saves your block and mute lists on your device. alarms — schedules the automatic unmute when a timed mute expires. rumble.com access — lets the extension add block and mute buttons to Rumble live chat pages. The extension runs only on rumble.com. DATA DELETION Removing a user fro...