Tab Manager is built to be private by default. We do not collect, transmit, sell, or share any of your data. This policy explains what that means in practice.
The short version
- The extension has no servers and no backend. There is no account and no sign-in.
- Everything you create — saved sessions, workspaces, and settings — is stored only on your own device, using your browser's local extension storage (
chrome.storage.local). - We do not run analytics, telemetry, or tracking of any kind.
- Your tabs, URLs, page titles, and browsing activity never leave your computer.
What the extension can access, and why
To do its job, the extension uses a small set of Chrome permissions. None of the data they expose is sent anywhere — it is used locally to render the UI and act on your tabs:
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
tabs | Read the title and URL of your open tabs so you can save, search, restore, and suspend them. |
tabGroups | Read and create native Chrome tab groups when saving/restoring sessions. |
storage / unlimitedStorage | Save your sessions, workspaces, and settings locally on this device. |
alarms | Periodically check for idle tabs so the memory-saver can suspend them. |
scripting / activeTab | Show the command-palette overlay on the current tab only when you press the shortcut. The extension does not read page content. |
contextMenus | Add right-click items to save a tab or link into a workspace. |
Data you control
- Export: export all of your data as a JSON file any time (Settings → Your data → Export JSON).
- Delete: removing a session, workspace, or uninstalling the extension deletes the corresponding local data. Deleted sessions are kept in a local Trash for 30 days so you can undo, then removed automatically.
- Because nothing is stored on a server, there is no remote copy of your data for us to retain or delete.
Third parties
The extension makes no network requests and integrates with no third-party services, ad networks, or analytics providers.
Children's privacy
The extension collects no personal information from anyone, including children.
Changes to this policy
If this policy changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and the version published with the extension's store listing.