Privacy Policy for Close Tab at Time Chrome Extension

Effective Date: May 2, 2026

Overview

Close Tab at Time is a Chrome extension designed to automatically close browser tabs at scheduled times. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles your data and protects your privacy.

Data Collection and Usage

Information We Collect

Tab Information:

  • Tab URLs, titles, and favicons are accessed solely for display purposes in the extension interface

  • This information is used to help you identify which tabs will be affected by your schedules

  • Tab data is never stored permanently or transmitted outside your browser

Schedule Data:

  • Schedule names, times, recurrence settings, and URL patterns you create

  • This data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage API

  • No schedule information is ever transmitted to external servers

How We Use Your Information

Local Storage Only:

  • All schedule data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's chrome.storage.local API

  • No data is transmitted to external servers, databases, or third-party services

  • Your data remains entirely under your control on your local device

Tab Management:

  • Tab information is accessed in real-time only when the extension interface is displayed

  • URL pattern matching is performed locally to determine which tabs to close

  • No browsing history or tab content is stored or analyzed

Data Sharing

We Do Not Share Your Data:

  • No personal information, schedule data, or browsing information is shared with third parties

  • No analytics, tracking, or data collection services are used

  • No remote servers or databases are accessed

  • The extension operates entirely offline using local browser APIs

Data Security

Local Protection:

  • All data is stored securely using Chrome's built-in storage mechanisms

  • Data is protected by Chrome's security model and your device's security settings

  • No network transmission means no risk of data interception

Your Rights

Data Control:

  • You can view, edit, or delete your schedules at any time through the extension interface

  • Uninstalling the extension removes all stored schedule data

  • No account creation or registration is required

Export/Import:

  • The extension provides export functionality to backup your schedules

  • Imported data remains local to your device

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in the extension or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted with a new effective date.

Contact Information

This extension is developed as open-source software. For questions about this privacy policy or data handling, please refer to the extension's GitHub repository or Chrome Web Store listing.

Compliance

This extension is designed to comply with:

  • Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies

  • General privacy best practices for browser extensions

  • Minimal data collection principles

Note: This extension does not require user accounts, does not use cookies beyond Chrome's standard extension storage, and does not communicate with external services of any kind.