Privacy Policy for Tab Timer

Last Updated: November 2025

Introduction

Tab Timer ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our Chrome extension.

Data Collection and Storage

What We Collect

Tab Timer collects and stores the following information locally on your device only:

  • Time tracking data: The amount of time you spend on each website/domain, organized by date
  • Time limits: Your configured daily time limits for specific websites
  • Language preference: Your selected interface language
  • Usage history: Historical data for the last 7 and 30 days (stored locally)

How We Store Data

All data is stored exclusively on your device using Chrome's local storage (chrome.storage.local). This means:

  • ✓ All data remains on your computer
  • ✓ No data is transmitted to external servers
  • ✓ No data is sent to third parties
  • ✓ No cloud synchronization
  • ✓ No remote backups

Data Transmission

We do NOT transmit, share, or send any data to external servers or third parties.

  • ✗ No analytics or tracking services
  • ✗ No data collection APIs
  • ✗ No external servers
  • ✗ No user accounts or authentication
  • ✗ No network requests to external domains (except loading extension resources)

Permissions Usage

Tabs Permission

Used to track which tab is currently active and monitor time spent on websites. We only access tab URLs to identify domains for time tracking purposes.

Storage Permission

Used to save your time tracking data, configured limits, and preferences locally on your device.

Notifications Permission

Used to display browser notifications when you exceed your configured time limits. Notifications are only shown locally and are not transmitted anywhere.

Scripting Permission

Used to inject a blocking screen into web pages when time limits are exceeded. This is done locally on your device only.

Host Permissions

Required to track time on any website you visit and apply time limits. We do not collect, transmit, or store any content from websites you visit.

Third-Party Services

Tab Timer does not use any third-party services, analytics tools, or tracking technologies.

Data Deletion

You can delete all your data at any time by:

  1. Using the "Clear Today's Data" feature in the extension settings
  2. Uninstalling the extension (which removes all locally stored data)
  3. Manually clearing Chrome's extension storage

Children's Privacy

Tab Timer does not knowingly collect any information from children. Our extension is designed for general use and does not require user registration or personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your Rights

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over your information:

  • ✓ You can view all stored data through the extension interface
  • ✓ You can delete your data at any time
  • ✓ You can uninstall the extension to remove all data
  • ✓ No external entity has access to your data

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the extension's support channels.

Summary

In simple terms:

  • All your data stays on your device
  • Nothing is sent to external servers
  • No tracking or analytics
  • Complete privacy and control

Tab Timer - Your browsing time, your privacy, your control.