Tab Sniper Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 5/26/2025

Overview

Tab Sniper is a productivity-focused Chrome extension designed to help users maintain focus by blocking distracting websites. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data and what information we collect.

Data Collection and Usage

Tab Sniper is committed to protecting your privacy. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information. The extension operates entirely locally on your device.

Data Stored Locally

• Websites you choose to block
  
  

• Timer settings and preferences
  
  

• Extension state (enabled/disabled)
  
  

Data We Do Not Collect

• Personally identifiable information (PII)
  
  

• Browsing history
  
  

• Website content
  
  

• User activity data
  
  

• Location information
  
  

• Financial data
  
  

• Authentication credentials
  
  

• Health-related data
  
  

• Personal communications
  
  

Permissions Used

Tab Sniper requires the following Chrome extension permissions to function correctly:

• Storage: Saves blocked site lists and timer preferences locally.
  
  

• Tabs: Monitors and closes tabs that contain blocked content.
  
  

• WebNavigation: Detects and blocks attempts to visit blacklisted websites.
  
  

• Notifications: Sends alerts when focus sessions end.
  
  

• Host Permissions: Matches current websites to your blocked list.
  
  

Data Security

• All data is stored locally in your browser.
  
  

• No data is transmitted to external servers.
  
  

• No third-party services or analytics are used.
  
  

• No tracking technologies are implemented.
  
  

Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or share any user data with third parties. All functionality is self-contained within the extension.

Children's Privacy

Tab Sniper is not intended for children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect information from them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected in the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the extension after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
[Your Email Address or Contact Page URL]

Compliance

Tab Sniper complies with:

• [✔] Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
  
  

• [✔] General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  
  

• [✔] California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
  
  

Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access and view the data stored by the extension
  
  

• Delete your extension data at any time
  
  

• Disable or remove the extension from your browser
  
  

• Clear all stored data via Chrome settings
  
  

How to Delete Stored Data

To delete all data stored by Tab Sniper:

1. Open Google Chrome
   
   

2. Go to chrome://extensions
   
   

3. Locate Tab Sniper
   
   

4. Click “Remove”
   
   

5. Confirm removal
   
   

This will permanently delete all data associated with the extension.

Consent

By using Tab Sniper, you consent to the terms outlined in this privacy policy.