Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 29, 2024

Introduction

At TabControl, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Safari extension for macOS. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

TabControl is designed with privacy in mind. We do not collect any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or contact information unless you voluntarily provide it to us when contacting our support team.

Usage Data

We may collect basic usage statistics to help improve the extension, including:

  • Number of saved sessions
  • Feature usage patterns (anonymized)
  • Extension version information
  • macOS version compatibility data

Browser Data

TabControl stores your tab sessions locally on your device. This includes:

  • Tab URLs and titles
  • Session names and organization
  • Tab grouping preferences

Important: All this data is stored locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties.

How We Use Your Information

The minimal data we collect is used to:

  • Improve the functionality and performance of TabControl
  • Understand how users interact with the extension
  • Diagnose technical issues and bugs
  • Develop new features based on usage patterns
  • Ensure compatibility with different macOS versions

Data Storage and Security

TabControl stores all your browsing session data locally on your macOS device using Safari's secure storage mechanisms. We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:

  • All data is encrypted at rest using macOS encryption
  • No data is transmitted to external servers
  • Access to stored data is restricted to the extension only
  • Regular security updates and patches

Third-Party Services

TabControl does not integrate with any third-party analytics services, advertising networks, or data brokers. We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to outside parties.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the data stored by TabControl on your device
  • Delete all your stored sessions at any time through the extension
  • Uninstall the extension and have all data removed
  • Opt out of any optional analytics features
  • Request information about data practices by contacting us

Children's Privacy

TabControl does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since TabControl stores all data locally on your device and does not transmit personal data to our servers, the principles of data minimization and privacy by design are built into our core functionality.

California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Since TabControl does not collect or sell personal information, these provisions have limited applicability to our service.