Privacy Policy — Aging Tabs

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Overview

Aging Tabs is a browser extension that auto-closes inactive tabs. It operates entirely within your browser and does not collect, transmit, or share any data.

Data Collection

Aging Tabs does not collect any data. Specifically:

• No personal information is collected
• No browsing history is transmitted
• No analytics or telemetry is sent
• No cookies are set
• No third-party services are used
• No network requests are made by the extension

Data Storage

The extension stores the following data locally in your browser using the browser's built-in storage.local API:

• Tab activity timestamps — when each tab was last accessed (used to calculate aging)
• Graveyard entries — URL, title, and favicon of auto-closed tabs (for recovery)
• Settings — your preferences (timeout duration, whitelist, visual options)

This data:
- Never leaves your browser
- Is not accessible to any website or third party
- Is automatically deleted if you uninstall the extension
- Can be cleared at any time via the extension's options page

Permissions

The extension requires these browser permissions:

| Permission | Why |
|-----------|-----|
| tabs | Track tab activity and detect pinned/audible state |
| alarms | Run periodic checks for inactive tabs |
| storage | Save settings and graveyard locally |
| scripting | Inject content scripts for visual aging effects |
| notifications | Show browser notification when a tab is auto-closed (with undo) |
| idle | Pause aging timer when user is away from the computer |
| contextMenus | Right-click "Lock tab" menu item |
| Host permissions (<all_urls>) | Apply favicon dimming to any website |

Changes

If this policy changes, the update will be published here and in the extension's store listing.

Contact

Questions or concerns: ndokutovich@gmail.com