Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Introduction
Welcome to Tab Reloader ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website (tabreloader.com) and browser extension. We are committed to being transparent about our data practices and respecting your privacy.
Browser Extension Privacy
🔒 The Tab Reloader browser extension does NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data or browsing information.
Our extension operates entirely within your browser. All settings (refresh intervals, preferences) are stored locally on your device using the browser's built-in storage API. No data is sent to external servers.
Extension Permissions:
- Tabs: Required to refresh the active tab
- Storage: To save your settings locally
- Alarms: To schedule refresh intervals
These permissions are used exclusively for the extension's core functionality and nothing else.
Advertising & Cookies
This website uses third-party advertising services to display ads. These services, including Google AdSense, may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites on the internet.
How Advertising Cookies Work
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
- These cookies do not identify you personally but may collect information about your browsing activities over time and across different websites.
Your Advertising Choices
You have choices regarding personalized advertising:
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.
- For users in the European Economic Area, visit Your Online Choices.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality such as remembering your cookie consent preferences.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, and traffic sources.
Advertising Cookies
Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This service collects:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (referral sources)
- General geographic location (country/city level)
- Browser type and device information
This data is aggregated and anonymized. We do not use it to identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some pages on this website may contain affiliate links. This means that if you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or product recommendations.
We only recommend products and services that we believe provide value to our users. Affiliate links are clearly disclosed where applicable.
Users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws:
- Consent: We will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
- Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.
To exercise these rights, please contact us.
Website Contact Form
If you contact us through our website, we collect:
- Your name (to address you properly)
- Your email address (to respond to your inquiry)
- Your message content
This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is not shared with third parties or used for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (26 months). Cookie consent preferences are stored locally in your browser.
Children's Privacy
Our website and extension are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us About Privacy
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:
Email: support [at] tabreloader [dot] com
Contact Form: tabreloader.com/contact
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
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