# Privacy Policy — TabBudget

**Last updated:** 2026-04-10

## Summary

TabBudget does not collect, transmit, or share any user data. Everything stays on your device.

## Data Storage

TabBudget stores the following data locally on your device using `chrome.storage.local`:

- Your daily tab budget setting
- Whether notifications are enabled
- Your current streak count and last recorded date
- Daily tab count for streak tracking

This data never leaves your browser. There is no server, no database, no cloud sync.

## Data Collection

TabBudget does **not** collect:

- Personal information
- Browsing history
- Tab URLs or page content
- Analytics or usage telemetry
- Crash reports

## Third-Party Services

TabBudget does **not** communicate with any third-party services. The extension makes zero network requests.

## Permissions

| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `storage` | Save your settings and streak data locally on your device |
| `alarms` | Reset the daily tab count at midnight |
| `notifications` | Send optional nudge alerts when approaching your budget |

TabBudget counts the number of open tabs using `chrome.tabs.query` — this API does not require the `tabs` permission and does not expose tab URLs, titles, or favicons.

## Changes

If this policy changes, the update will be published here alongside the new extension version.

## Contact

For questions about this policy, open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/NeckbeardAU/tabbudget).