TabVault processes tab and session information only to provide the features you request. Normal extension data stays in browser-owned local storage. The developer cannot view it.
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how the TabVault browser extension handles information when you save tabs, organize sessions, search bookmarks, recover browser work, or create backups.
2. Information TabVault handles
Depending on the features you use, TabVault may process the following information:
| Open tabs | Tab titles, URLs, window membership, pinned state, and supported tab-group metadata. |
|---|---|
| Saved workspaces | Names, notes, tags, folders, colors, icons, saved links, and workspace preferences you create. |
| Recovery information | Recently closed browser sessions and local snapshots used for recovery features. |
| Bookmarks | Bookmark titles, URLs, and folder structure when you search, import, or export bookmarks. |
| Security metadata | Salted verification hashes for an optional interface password and recovery key. Plain-text interface passwords and recovery keys are not stored. |
TabVault does not read webpage bodies, form fields, cookies, messages, financial details, health information, or precise location.
3. Local storage, retention, and deletion
Saved sessions, collections, notes, tags, backups, settings, password-verification metadata, and automatic recovery snapshots are stored in extension-owned browser storage. IndexedDB is the primary local vault.
Information remains on your device until you delete it, uninstall the extension, or clear its browser storage. TabVault provides controls to:
- Delete individual saved workspaces.
- Clear saved sessions while retaining available recovery backups.
- Delete recovery history and backups.
- Permanently delete all TabVault data and settings.
Exported files are saved wherever you choose and remain under your control after download.
4. Passwords and encryption
Interface password
The optional vault password restricts access to TabVault interfaces. It does not encrypt the normal local IndexedDB database at rest. TabVault stores a salted password-verification hash rather than the plain-text password.
Recovery key
A one-time recovery key can reset the interface password. Only a salted verification hash of this key is retained. TabVault cannot display a lost recovery key again.
Encrypted portable backups
Password-protected backup files are encrypted locally using PBKDF2-SHA256 key derivation and AES-GCM encryption before download. Backup passwords are not stored and cannot be recovered by TabVault.
5. Browser permissions
TabVault requests permissions only for its user-facing session-management features:
| Tabs and tab groups | Save, search, organize, close, and restore tabs while preserving supported group information. |
|---|---|
| Storage | Keep settings and extension data locally. |
| Sessions | Show and restore recently closed tabs and windows. |
| Bookmarks | Search bookmarks and perform user-requested bookmark import or export actions. |
| Alarms | Schedule local recovery snapshots and snooze reminders. |
| Side panel | Provide the optional compact TabVault side panel. |
| Favicons | Display recognizable website icons beside saved links using the browser's built-in favicon service. |
TabVault does not request broad website host permissions.
7. Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when TabVault's features or legal requirements change. Material changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.
8. Contact
For privacy questions or support, contact the developer through the support channel shown on the TabVault Chrome Web Store listing.