Privacy Policy for Tab Recycler

Last Updated: November 20, 2025

1. Information Collection and Use

Tab Recycler is designed with privacy as a top priority. The extension:

• Does not collect any personally identifiable information
• Does not track your browsing history
• Does not send any data to external servers
• Does not use analytics or tracking tools

2. Data Storage

Tab Recycler stores the following information locally on your device only:

• URLs and titles of recycled tabs
• Your extension settings and preferences
• Tab recycle history (if enabled in settings)

This data is stored using Chrome's local storage API and never leaves your device.

3. Permissions Explanation

Tab Recycler requests the following Chrome permissions:

• tabs: Required to manage and recycle browser tabs
• storage: Required to save your recycled tabs and settings locally
• alarms: Required to automatically recycle inactive tabs based on your settings

These permissions are used solely for the extension's core functionality and not for data collection.

4. Third-Party Services

Tab Recycler does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks.

5. Data Sharing

Since Tab Recycler does not collect any data, we do not share, sell, or transfer any information to third parties.

6. Children's Privacy

Tab Recycler does not collect any information from anyone, including children under the age of 13.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us by opening an issue on our GitHub repository.

9. Open Source

Tab Recycler is open source software. You can review the complete source code at https://github.com/hytea/tab-recycler-extension to verify our privacy claims.