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Privacy Policy for CleanTabs

Overview

Obsolete Robot LLC ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use CleanTabs.

Information We Collect

Local Data Storage

CleanTabs stores the following information locally on your device using the browser's local storage:

• User Preferences: Your selected match mode (host, host+path, etc.), view mode (duplicates/all), and window overview expanded state
• Review Tracking Data:
  • Count of successful tab consolidation actions
  • Last review prompt timestamp
  • Whether you've dismissed review prompts
  • Whether you've given a review
  • Whether you've disabled review prompts

Tab Information (Temporary Processing)

CleanTabs temporarily processes the following tab information to provide its functionality:

• Tab URLs: Used to identify duplicate tabs based on your selected match mode
• Tab Titles: Used for search functionality and display
• Tab Status: Whether tabs are active, discarded, etc.
• Window Information: Window IDs and tab counts for the window overview feature
• Favicon URLs: Used to display website icons

How We Use Your Information

Local Storage Data

• Preferences: To remember your settings between sessions
• Review Data: To track usage and optionally prompt for reviews after successful actions

Tab Information

• Duplicate Detection: To identify and group similar tabs across browser windows
• Search Functionality: To filter tabs by title or URL content
• Window Management: To display window overviews and enable consolidation features
• Tab Operations: To perform actions like switching, closing, or moving tabs

Data Sharing and Transmission

Permissions Required

CleanTabs requires the following browser permissions:

• tabs: To read tab information and perform tab management operations
• tabGroups: To create and manage tab groups during consolidation
• windows: To manage browser windows and perform window operations
• storage: To save your preferences locally on your device

These permissions are essential for the extension's functionality and are used exclusively for the features described in this policy.

Data Security

• All data processing occurs locally within your browser
• No sensitive information is transmitted over the internet
• Local storage data is protected by your browser's security model
• Tab information is processed in memory and not permanently stored

Data Retention

• Local Preferences: Stored until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data
• Review Tracking Data: Stored until you uninstall the extension or clear browser data
• Tab Information: Processed temporarily in memory and not retained

Your Rights and Controls

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: You can view your stored preferences through the extension interface
• Modification: You can change your preferences at any time through the extension settings
• Deletion: You can remove all stored data by uninstalling the extension or clearing browser data
• Control: You can disable review prompts by selecting "Never show again" in the review popup

Third-Party Services

CleanTabs does not integrate with third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. The only external interaction is:

• Chrome Web Store: When you choose to leave a review, the extension opens the Chrome Web Store review page

Children's Privacy

CleanTabs does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the extension's documentation

Your continued use of CleanTabs after any modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Other applicable privacy laws and regulations

Summary