TabSafe – Privacy Policy

Effective date: 14 October 2026

TabSafe ("the extension") is a Chrome extension that saves and restores browser tab sessions, including Chrome tab groups, with automatic local snapshots and export. This policy explains what data it handles.

Summary

• We do not collect, sell, rent or share your personal data or browsing history.
• There are no analytics, ads, trackers or remote code.
• Your sessions, snapshots and settings are stored only on your device.
• No account is required.

Data stored on your device

• Saved sessions: names, timestamps, window layout, tab URLs/titles, pinned/active flags, and Chrome tab-group metadata (title, color, collapsed).
• Auto snapshots: the same kind of data, kept as a rotating local backup (you choose how many to keep).
• Settings: snapshot interval, retention count, and preferences such as "close tabs after save".

This data is stored in Chrome's extension storage (chrome.storage.local / unlimitedStorage). It is removed when you delete a session, clear snapshots, or uninstall the extension. Exporting JSON/HTML writes a file you choose on your device; TabSafe does not upload that file.

Data sent over the network

TabSafe does not send your session data, URLs, or settings to our servers. The only network activity is whatever Chrome itself does when you open or restore a tab URL you already had.

Permissions

• tabs: read open tab URLs/titles so sessions can be saved and restored.
• tabGroups: read and recreate Chrome tab groups (title, color, collapsed).
• storage / unlimitedStorage: keep sessions and snapshots locally (large session lists need unlimitedStorage).
• alarms: run the automatic snapshot timer even when the extension worker sleeps.

TabSafe does not request host permissions and does not run content scripts on websites.

Children

The extension is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect their data.

Changes

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

Contact

Questions or requests: john.wonghk0819@gmail.com