# Privacy Policy - Tab Groups Pro

**Last Updated:** March 6, 2026

## Overview
Tab Groups Pro ("the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle your data.

## Data Collection & Storage

### What We Store
- **Tab groups you save** (URLs, tab titles, names)
- **Custom icons** you assign to groups (emoji or images)
- **User preferences** (max groups limit, auto-save settings)

### Where Data is Stored
- **Local Storage Only** - All data is stored on your computer using Chrome's `chrome.storage.local` API
- **No Cloud Servers** - We do NOT send any data to external servers
- **No Tracking** - We do NOT track you or collect analytics
- **No Selling** - We do NOT sell or share your data with third parties

### What We Don't Collect
- Browser history
- Visited websites (only the tabs YOU choose to save)
- Personal information
- Usage statistics
- Location data
- Cookies or tracking pixels

## Permissions Explained

### Chrome Permissions Used
- `tabs` - Required to read and open your saved tab groups
- `storage` - Required to save your groups locally on your device
- `sessions` - Required to restore closed windows with your tab groups
- `<all_urls>` - Required to capture and restore any website tabs

These permissions are only used for the features you explicitly request (saving and restoring tab groups).

## Your Rights & Control

### Your Data is Yours
- You fully control your data
- You can export your tab groups at any time
- You can delete your tab groups whenever you want
- Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data

### Backup & Restore
- Your tab groups are only stored locally on your computer
- We recommend backing up your browser profile if you want to preserve your data
- Data is lost if you clear your browser's local storage

## Security

### How We Protect Your Data
- Data never leaves your computer
- No encryption needed (already isolated to your device)
- No authentication or passwords required
- No third-party access

### Browser-Level Security
- Chrome's extension sandbox isolates our extension
- Data stored in Chrome's local storage (encrypted by your browser)
- All data cleared if extension is uninstalled

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be reflected with a new "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension means you accept the updated policy.

## Contact

For privacy questions or concerns:
- Visit our GitHub repository
- Create an issue with "Privacy" label
- Email: [contact information, if provided]

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## Summary
**The bottom line:** Tab Groups Pro stores your data locally on your computer only. We don't track you, sell your data, or send anything to remote servers. Your data is completely under your control.