Introduction

At Tabby Bear, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our tab management service.

By using Tabby Bear, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Local Data Storage

Tabby Bear stores the following information locally on your device:

• Tab URLs, titles, and favicons for organization and search functionality
• Your custom tags, collections, and organization preferences
• Session data for saved tab groups
• Extension settings and customization preferences

Shared Collections (Optional)

When you choose to create public collections or share collections with others:

• Collection names, descriptions, and included tab information
• Basic user identifier for collection ownership
• Sharing permissions and invited user information

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

• Providing tab organization and management features
• Enabling search and filtering functionality
• Saving and restoring your tab sessions
• Facilitating collection sharing when you choose to use this feature
• Improving the extension's performance and user experience

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage: Most of your data is stored locally on your device using Chrome's storage APIs. This data never leaves your device unless you explicitly choose to share collections.

Shared Collections: When you create public collections or share with others, this data is stored securely on our servers with encryption in transit and at rest.

No Tracking: We do not track your browsing habits, collect analytics data, or use any third-party tracking services.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. Your data is only shared when:

• You explicitly choose to share collections with specific users
• You create public collections that are discoverable by others
• Required by law or to protect our rights and safety

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and export your data at any time through the extension
• Delete your data by uninstalling the extension
• Control what collections you share and with whom
• Request deletion of shared collection data by contacting us

Chrome Extension Permissions

Tabby Bear requires the following Chrome permissions:

• tabs: To access tab information for organization and management
• storage: To save your preferences and data locally
• activeTab: To interact with the currently active tab
• host permissions: To access tab URLs and titles for organization

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

support@tabbybear.app