Tab Assassin Privacy Policy

Introduction

Tab Assassin is operated by ScaleTechies LLC ("we," "our," "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you use the Tab Assassin Chrome extension and our related backend services.

This policy complies with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act – US)
• PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act – Canada)
• Google Chrome Web Store Developer Data Policy

By using Tab Assassin, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

Permissions Use Summary

Tab Assassin requests only the minimal permissions needed to function effectively. Below is a summary of how each permission is used:

These permissions do not grant access to the content of web pages or your browsing history.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required for authentication)
• First name (optional, only during sign-up)

Subscription Information

If you subscribe to our premium service, we collect:

• Subscription status (active, trialing, cancelled)
• Subscription plan (free or premium)
• Anonymous installation ID (for license management)

Local Browser Data

Stored only on your device using Chrome's storage APIs:

• User settings (time thresholds, whitelists, pinned tab preferences)
• Tab access timestamps (when you last viewed each tab)
• Cleanup history logs (URLs, titles, hostnames, timestamps of closed tabs)
• Favicons (for display in logs)
• Memory usage estimates (approximate memory saved)

Important: This local data never leaves your browser unless you explicitly enable cloud sync (a premium feature).

Usage Information

We may collect anonymous aggregated analytics such as:

• Tab management patterns
• Feature usage frequency
• Extension performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

Authentication & Account Management

• Authenticate users and manage secure sessions
• Manage user accounts, subscriptions, and authentication emails

Service Delivery

• Provide automatic tab cleanup and management
• Enforce subscription tiers and premium access
• Sync settings across devices (premium users only)

Payment Processing

• Process payments via Stripe
• Manage billing and subscription status securely

Security

• Detect and prevent unauthorized access
• Protect against abuse and fraud
• Maintain system integrity through logged security events

Improvement of Services

• Analyze feature usage and improve performance
• Fix bugs and optimize stability
• Understand user interactions for better UX

Data Storage & Security

Backend Storage

Your account data is stored securely in encrypted databases hosted by trusted providers (e.g. AWS, Render, or Vercel). We implement:

• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS)
• Token-based authentication (no password storage)
• Strict access controls for backend systems

Local Storage

Extension data is stored using:

• chrome.storage.sync — syncs limited settings across Chrome devices
• chrome.storage.local — stores tab logs and preferences with larger capacity

Data Retention

• Account data: Retained while your account is active and up to 30 days after deletion for reconciliation
• Authentication tokens: Automatically expire after inactivity
• Cleanup logs: Stored locally for 30 days (configurable)
• Tab timestamps: Deleted when tabs are closed or logs are cleared

Third-Party Services

Stripe (Payment Processing)

• Handles subscription billing and payment verification
• Receives your email, first name, and subscription details
• Payment card data is processed directly by Stripe and never stored by us
• See Stripe's Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

Email Service (SMTP)

• We use a trusted third-party provider to send authentication and account-related emails
• Your email address is used only for communication purposes — no tracking or marketing

Your Rights and Choices

Access & Deletion

• View or delete your account via your settings dashboard
• Request account deletion by contacting [email protected]
• Uninstalling the extension deletes all locally stored data
• Cancel subscriptions anytime through your Stripe account

Data Portability

• Export settings using Chrome's storage export features
• View or clear cleanup logs anytime within the extension

Opt-Out Controls

• Disable automatic cleanup anytime
• Protect tabs/domains using the whitelist feature
• Uninstall to stop all data collection

What We Do Not Collect

We explicitly do not collect:

• Webpage content or form data
• Browsing history beyond tab timestamps
• Passwords or authentication data from other sites
• Personal files or local documents
• Device hardware identifiers or location data
• Fingerprints, cookies, or advertising IDs

Children's Privacy

Tab Assassin is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe your child has provided personal data, contact [email protected] for prompt removal.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed or stored in countries outside your residence, including the United States. By using Tab Assassin, you consent to such transfers, which are protected by secure contractual safeguards.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the latest revision. Significant changes will be announced via the extension or website.

Contact Us / Data Protection Officer (DPO)

ScaleTechies LLC

Email (Support & DPO): [email protected]

Your Consent

By installing or using Tab Assassin, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.