Tab Manager is built with privacy at its core. Here's exactly what we do — and don't do — with your data.
Effective Date: May 15, 2026 · Last Updated: May 15, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Tab Manager ("the Extension", "we", "our") collects, uses, and protects your information. We are committed to transparency and to keeping your data safe.
By installing and using Tab Manager, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Tab Manager collects only the minimum data necessary to provide its core functionality:
| Data Type | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Tab URLs & Titles | To save, display, and restore your tab groups | Local |
| Group Names & Metadata | To organize and label your saved groups | Local |
| User Preferences | Layout style, collapse state preferences | Local |
| Google Account Info | Name, email, profile photo for cloud sync | Optional |
| Browsing History | — | Never Collected |
| Keystrokes or Form Data | — | Never Collected |
| Personal Files | — | Never Collected |
Your data is used exclusively to power the features you use:
All tab groups and preferences are stored locally in your browser using the chrome.storage.local API. This data never leaves your device unless you opt into cloud sync.
If you sign in with Google, your tab groups are stored in Google Firebase Firestore, encrypted in transit (TLS) and at rest. Your data is stored under your unique user ID and is accessible only to you.
Tab Manager uses Google OAuth 2.0 via chrome.identity.launchWebAuthFlow. Your Google password is never seen or stored by the extension.
Tab Manager does not use any analytics, advertising, or tracking services.
Tab Manager does not embed any third-party SDKs that collect user data for advertising purposes.
The only third-party services used are:
Tab Manager requests only the permissions necessary for its functionality:
| Permission | Why It's Needed |
|---|---|
| tabs | To read URLs and titles of your open tabs when you click "Save Tabs" |
| tabGroups | To create native Chrome Tab Groups when you open a saved group |
| storage | To save your tab groups and preferences locally in your browser |
| identity | To handle Google Sign-In for optional cloud sync |
You have full control over your data at all times:
Tab Manager is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or data deletion requests: