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Privacy Policy | RecentTabs

Read how RecentTabs handles website data and browser extension data with a local-first privacy approach.

Last updated: Apr 17, 2026

RecentTabs ("we," "us," or "our") provides a browser tab switching and recovery tool. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the RecentTabs website and browser extension.

1. Extension Data

The RecentTabs extension is designed around local-first tab management. The extension may read tab titles, URLs, tab identifiers, and recently closed session information so it can show recent tabs, switch by most recently used order, and restore recently closed tabs.

This extension data is stored locally on your device through browser storage. It is not uploaded to our servers as part of the core extension workflow.

2. Website Data

When you visit the RecentTabs website, standard hosting and security systems may process technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, timestamps, and referrer information. This information is used to operate, secure, debug, and improve the website.

3. Contact Information

If you email us for support, feedback, privacy questions, or business inquiries, we will process the information you choose to send, such as your email address, message content, browser details, screenshots, and troubleshooting context.

4. How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Provide and maintain the website and extension.
  • Respond to support and contact requests.
  • Troubleshoot bugs and browser compatibility issues.
  • Improve product reliability, usability, and security.
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect against abuse.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help us operate the website, provide email support, host infrastructure, or maintain security. We may also disclose information if required by law or necessary to protect the rights, safety, or security of RecentTabs, our users, or the public.

6. Data Retention and Control

Extension history is stored locally in your browser. You can clear local recent tab history from the extension settings. Contact emails and related support records may be retained for as long as needed to respond to your request, maintain business records, resolve disputes, or comply with legal obligations.

7. Security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information. No internet service or browser extension can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Children's Privacy

RecentTabs is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: support@recenttabs.com