Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 4, 2026

Overview

Auto Refresh Tab is a simple browser extension that automatically refreshes the current tab at a user-configured interval. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.

Data Collection

We do NOT collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

This extension:
- Does not track your browsing history
- Does not collect any personal information
- Does not send any data to external servers
- Does not use analytics or telemetry
- Does not share data with third parties

Data Storage

The extension stores the following information locally in your browser using browser.storage.local:

1. Refresh interval - The time interval you set for auto-refresh
2. Tab refresh states - Per-tab refresh status (active/paused/stopped)
3. Refresh count - Number of times a tab has been refreshed (stored locally per tab)

This data:
- Is stored only on your local device
- Is never transmitted to any server
- Can be cleared at any time by removing the extension
- Is not accessible by the extension developer or any third party

Permissions Explanation

The extension requests the following permissions:

• tabs - Required to reload the current tab when the refresh interval expires
• alarms - Required to schedule and trigger periodic refresh events
• storage - Required to save your refresh preferences and per-tab states locally

Third-Party Services

This extension does not integrate with any third-party services, APIs, or analytics platforms.

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to this privacy policy, we will update the "Last updated" date and provide notice through the extension or our GitHub repository.

Contact

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the extension, please open an issue on our GitHub repository.

Compliance

This extension complies with:
- Firefox Add-on Policies
- Mozilla's Recommended Practices for Extensions
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - as no personal data is collected