Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Tab Reloader ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website (tabreloader.com) and browser extension. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy.
Browser Extension Privacy
🔒 The Tab Reloader browser extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data or browsing information.
Our extension operates entirely within your browser. All settings (refresh intervals, preferences) are stored locally on your device using the browser's built-in storage API. No data is sent to external servers.
Extension Permissions:
- Tabs: Required to refresh the active tab
- Storage: To save your settings locally
- Alarms: To schedule refresh intervals
These permissions are used exclusively for the extension's core functionality and nothing else.
Website Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use any third-party advertising services on this website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality such as remembering your cookie consent preferences.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and traffic sources.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This service collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral sources)
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Browser type and device information
This data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use it to identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws:
- Consent: We will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
- Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Website Contact Form
If you contact us through our website, we collect:
- Your name (to address you properly)
- Your email address (to respond to your inquiry)
- Your message content
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (26 months). Cookie consent preferences are stored locally in your browser.
Children's Privacy
Our website and extension are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: support [at] tabreloader [dot] com
Contact Form: tabreloader.com/contact
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
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