Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains how TabControl uses cookies and similar technologies in our Safari extension and on our website.

How TabControl Uses Cookies

Safari Extension

Important: The TabControl Safari extension does not use cookies. Instead, it uses Safari's local storage API to store your tab sessions directly on your device. This data:

  • Remains entirely on your device
  • Is never transmitted to external servers
  • Is encrypted using macOS security features
  • Can be deleted at any time through the extension

Website (tabcontrol.app)

Our website uses minimal cookies to ensure basic functionality and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security and accessibility.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Examples:

  • Language preference
  • Theme selection (light/dark mode)
  • Region settings

Duration: Up to 1 year

3. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance.

Examples:

  • Page load times
  • Error tracking
  • Navigation patterns (anonymized)

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking cookies. The TabControl website and extension are designed to respect your privacy.

However, if you choose to interact with embedded content from third-party services (such as GitHub or social media links), those services may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their cookie policies:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Delete all cookies from your browser
  • Block all cookies
  • Allow cookies only from specific websites
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Safari Cookie Settings

To manage cookies in Safari on macOS:

  1. Open Safari Preferences
  2. Go to the Privacy tab
  3. Configure your cookie and tracking preferences
  4. Click "Manage Website Data" to view and delete specific cookies

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain features. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

Local Storage vs. Cookies

The TabControl extension uses local storage instead of cookies for several important reasons:

Local Storage Benefits

  • Larger storage capacity
  • Data never sent to servers
  • More secure for sensitive data
  • Better performance
  • No expiration unless cleared

Your Privacy

  • Complete data control
  • No cross-site tracking
  • No data transmission
  • Transparent data usage
  • Easy to delete all data

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We respect DNT signals and do not track users who have DNT enabled in their browser.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

More Information

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please see our:

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: