Privacy Policy

Overview

Tab Saver Start Page is a Chrome browser extension that allows you to save, manage, and restore sets of browser tabs. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles user data and what it does.

Data Collection and Usage

What Data Extension Handles

• Tab URLs: When you save a tab set, the extension stores the URLs of all open tabs locally
• Tab Set Names: Custom names you assign to saved tab sets
• Timestamps: Date and time when tab sets are saved
• Settings: Your preference for enabling/disabling of new tab page override

Important: The extension processes this data locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers or collected by any third party.

How Data is Stored

• Local Storage: All data is stored locally in your browser using Chrome's storage APIs
• Bookmarks API: Tab sets are saved using Chrome's Bookmarks API for synchronisation across devices
• No External Servers: No data is sent to external servers or third-party services

Data Synchronisation

• Tab sets are stored using Chrome's Bookmarks API
• If you're signed into Chrome, Chrome's built-in bookmark sync may synchronise your tab sets across your Chrome browsers
• This synchronisation is handled entirely by Chrome - the extension does not control or access this process
• The extension has no access to synchronised data on other devices

Permissions Required

tabs

• Purpose: To read current open tabs and restore saved tab sets
• Usage: Only accessed when you explicitly save or restore tabs
• No monitoring: The extension does not track your browsing history or activity

bookmarks

• Purpose: To store tab sets as bookmarks for synchronisation
• Usage: Creates and manages bookmark folders named "Tab Saver"
• No access to other bookmarks: The extension only accesses bookmarks we create

storage

• Purpose: To save extension settings and preferences
• Usage: Stores your new tab page preference and theme choice
• Minimal data: Only stores essential settings

What Extension Doesn't Do

• No Data Collection: The extension does not collect browsing history
• No Data Sharing: The extension does not share data with third parties
• No External Communication: The extension does not make network requests to external servers
• All functionality works entirely within your browser: No data leaves your browser except through Chrome's built-in bookmark sync

User Control

• Data Management: You can export all your tab sets as a JSON file
• Import: You can import tab sets from JSON files
• Delete: You can delete individual tab sets or clear all data
• Uninstall: Removing the extension deletes all stored data

Settings Control

• New Tab Override: You can enable/disable of new tab page replacement
• Theme: You can choose between light and dark themes
• All settings are stored locally and under your control

Security

• Data Protection: All data is protected by Chrome's security model
• No data is transmitted over networks: No data is transmitted over networks
• No external API calls or server communications

Code Transparency

• Extension code is visible and auditable
• No obfuscated or hidden code
• Open source friendly architecture

Contact

• GitHub: Check the extension's repository for source code
• Chrome Web Store: Contact through the extension's store page
• No direct data collection: The extension does not collect contact information or personal data

Changes to This Policy

This privacy policy may be updated if the extension's functionality changes. Any changes will be reflected in updated versions of this policy.

Compliance

• Chrome extension developer policies
• GDPR principles (data minimization, user control, transparency)
• General privacy best practices for browser extensions

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