Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 13, 2026

What We Collect

Tab Reaper collects no personal information whatsoever. The extension does not collect, transmit, store, or share:

• Your browsing history or visited URLs
• Tab content or page data
• Your identity or any personally identifiable information
• Usage analytics or telemetry
• Crash reports or diagnostics

Local Storage Only

Tab Reaper stores the following data locally on your device only using chrome.storage.local:

• Your list of protected tab group IDs
• Your idle timeout preference (in minutes)
• Whether the extension is enabled or paused

This data never leaves your browser. It is not synced to any server. It is not accessible to anyone other than you.

Permissions Explained

• tabs — To read tab IDs and detect when tabs are idle. No tab content or URLs are read.
• tabGroups — To read group names and colors so you can select which groups to protect.
• storage — To save your preferences locally across browser sessions.
• alarms — To run a background check every 5 minutes for idle groups.
• notifications — To notify you when idle groups are closed.

Third Parties

Tab Reaper does not integrate with any third-party services, analytics platforms, advertising networks, or data brokers. There are no external network requests of any kind.

Remote Code

Tab Reaper does not load or execute any remote code. All JavaScript is bundled within the extension package.

Children's Privacy

Tab Reaper does not collect any data from any users, including children under 13. The extension is fully compliant with COPPA by virtue of collecting no data at all.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at this URL with a revised date. Continued use of the extension constitutes acceptance of any updates.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Open an issue on the extension's repository or contact the developer directly.