Privacy Policy
Notes for tabs · Last updated: June 23, 2025
Notes for tabs (“the extension”) is a browser extension that lets you write and manage notes tied to website domains. Your privacy matters. This policy explains what data the extension handles and how it is stored.
Summary
- Notes are stored only on your device in your browser’s local storage.
- The extension does not send your notes or browsing data to any server.
- No account, login, analytics, or advertising is used.
Data the extension stores
The extension stores the following locally in chrome.storage.local:
- Note content (title and rich-text body)
- Website domain each note is associated with (e.g.
github.com) - Creation and last-updated timestamps
- Your appearance preferences (theme and font size)
This data remains on your computer and is not transmitted to the developer or any third party.
Data the extension reads
When you open the popup or sidebar, the extension reads the hostname of your
currently active browser tab (for example, docs.github.com) to determine which
domain’s notes to display. The extension does not read page content, form
fields, passwords, or other data on web pages.
Permissions
- activeTab — access the active tab’s URL hostname when you interact with the extension.
- storage — save notes and settings locally in your browser.
- sidePanel — display the notes interface in Chrome’s side panel.
Export
You can export all notes as a Markdown file from the extension’s Settings page. The export is generated locally and saved to your device via a browser download. The developer does not receive exported files.
Data retention and deletion
Notes persist until you delete them in the extension or uninstall the extension. Uninstalling the extension removes locally stored extension data from your browser.
Children
The extension is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information.
Changes
This policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent via the project repository: github.com/4msar/notes-browser-extension/issues