1. Overview
Tab ReTitler is a Chrome extension designed to help users customize and manage browser tab titles for better organization. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our extension.
Privacy Commitment
We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal data to external servers. All data processing happens locally on your device.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
Tab ReTitler is designed with privacy as a core principle. We do not collect:
- Personal identification information
- Browsing history or website content
- Search queries or form data
- Passwords or authentication credentials
- Location data or device information
- Analytics or usage statistics
- Advertising identifiers
3. Local Data Storage
Tab ReTitler stores data locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage API. This includes:
What We Store Locally:
- Custom Tab Titles: The titles you set for specific tabs, URLs, or domains
- Title Rules: Pattern-based rules you create for automatic title changes
- User Preferences: Your settings like default options and language preferences
- Extension Configuration: Settings for how the extension behaves
How Local Storage Works:
- All data is stored exclusively on your device
- Data is synced across your Chrome browsers if you're signed in to Chrome
- No data is sent to our servers or any third parties
- You can clear this data anytime through Chrome's extension settings
4. Permissions Explained
Tab ReTitler requests specific permissions to function properly. Here's why each permission is needed:
Required Permissions:
- "tabs": To read current tab titles and URLs for matching against your saved rules
- "scripting": To inject scripts that change the document.title on web pages
- "storage": To save your custom titles and preferences locally on your device
- "contextMenus": To add a right-click menu option for quick title changes
- "bookmarks": To suggest bookmark titles when setting custom titles (read-only)
- "<all_urls>": To work on any website where you want to change tab titles
🛡️ Permission Usage
These permissions are used only for tab title management. We never access or store the content of web pages, your browsing history, or any personal information.
5. Data Security
We implement several security measures to protect your data:
- Input Sanitization: All user inputs are sanitized to prevent malicious code injection
- Local Processing: All data processing happens locally on your device
- No Network Transmission: The extension does not send any data over the internet
- Secure Storage: Uses Chrome's secure local storage APIs
- Content Security Policy: Strict CSP prevents unauthorized script execution
6. Third-Party Services
Tab ReTitler does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, or advertising networks. The extension operates entirely offline and does not make any network requests.
7. Children's Privacy
Tab ReTitler does not collect personal information from anyone, including children under 13. The extension is safe for use by users of all ages as it only manages tab titles locally.
8. Data Retention and Deletion
You have full control over your data:
- Manual Deletion: Delete individual title rules through the extension's options page
- Bulk Deletion: Clear all extension data through Chrome's extension settings
- Automatic Cleanup: Temporary tab locks are automatically removed when tabs are closed
- Extension Removal: Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we do:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Significant changes will be communicated through the extension's update notes
- Continued use of the extension after updates constitutes acceptance of the new policy
10. Your Rights
Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:
- Access: View all your saved titles through the extension's options page
- Modify: Edit or update any saved title rules
- Delete: Remove individual rules or clear all data
- Export: Backup your settings using the export feature
- Import: Restore settings from a backup file
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the Tab ReTitler extension, you can contact us through:
Get in Touch
GitHub Issues: Report an issue or ask questions
We typically respond within 24-48 hours
12. Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Google Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Chrome Extension Manifest V3 security requirements
📋 Summary
Bottom Line: Tab ReTitler respects your privacy completely. We don't collect your data, don't track you, and everything stays on your device. The extension simply helps you organize your tabs better.