We collect nothing.
Everything stays on your device.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
TabVault stores your sessions entirely inside Chrome's local storage on your own device. No data is ever transmitted to any server. The developer has zero access to your sessions, tabs, or browsing activity.
1. Overview
TabVault is a Chrome extension that saves, searches and restores browser sessions locally. This Privacy Policy explains what the extension accesses, how that information is used, and confirms that no personal data is ever collected or transmitted off your device.
By installing TabVault you agree to this policy.
2. Data We Do Not Collect
TabVault does not collect, transmit, store on any server, or share any of the following:
3. Data Stored Locally on Your Device
To provide its core features, TabVault writes the following data locally on your device using Chrome's built-in storage APIs. This data is never transmitted anywhere.
- Session data — the URLs and titles of tabs you choose to save, stored in
chrome.storage.local - Tags and preferences — custom tag names, colours, theme choice (dark/light), and onboarding state, stored in
chrome.storage.local - Auto-save snapshots — a periodic snapshot of open tabs used for crash recovery, stored in
chrome.storage.local - Window-close cache — a short-lived record of recently closed windows for one-click recovery, stored in
chrome.storage.sessionand cleared automatically when the browser closes
The developer has no mechanism to access, read or retrieve any of this data. It exists solely on your machine.
4. Permissions Explained
TabVault requests only the permissions strictly necessary for its features.
| Permission | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| tabs | Read tab URLs and titles when you save a session. No data leaves the device. |
| storage | Save sessions, tags and preferences locally using Chrome's built-in storage. |
| windows | Detect window close events to offer the one-click recovery banner. |
| alarms | Schedule the 30-minute background auto-save. No network requests are made. |
| contextMenus | Add a "Save session" option to your right-click context menu. |
| tabGroups | Read Chrome tab group names when saving so they can be restored later. |
5. Third-Party Services
TabVault uses no third-party analytics, advertising networks, cloud storage providers, crash-reporting services or any other external service. Zero data is shared with any third party under any circumstances.
6. Children's Privacy
TabVault does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. The extension requires no account, no sign-up, and transmits no data — making it safe for users of all ages.
7. Changes to This Policy
If this Privacy Policy changes, the updated version will be published at this URL with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the extension after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
8. Contact
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, reach out at: