Overview

Darrells ReLoader is a Firefox add-on that automatically reloads a browser tab on a schedule you set. This page explains what data the add-on accesses and how it is used.

The short version: the add-on stores nothing about you, sends nothing to any server, and only interacts with the tab you explicitly ask it to reload.

Data We Do Not Collect

Darrells ReLoader does not:

Collect, store, or transmit any personal information

Read, log, or analyse the content of any web page you visit

Track your browsing history or the URLs you visit

Use analytics, advertising networks, or any form of tracking

Communicate with any external server — ever

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The add-on uses Firefox’s storage.local API to save only two values on your own device:

The internal Firefox tab ID of the tab you have chosen to auto-reload

The reload interval (in seconds) you have configured

This information is used solely to restore your reload session after the browser restarts. It is never read by anyone other than the add-on itself. It is automatically cleared when you click Stop or when the tracked tab is closed.

Permissions Explained

Firefox requires add-ons to declare the permissions they use. Here is exactly why each permission is needed:

Permission Why it is needed
<all_urls> Required to inject the reload countdown timer into whichever tab you choose to monitor. The add-on injects only a single setTimeout call that triggers location.reload() — it does not read, copy, or transmit any page content.
scripting Required to programmatically inject the timer script into the target tab.
tabs Used to identify the tab you select and to detect when it is closed so the session can be cleaned up automatically.
alarms Used to keep the add-on’s background process active between page loads, ensuring your session remains active.
storage Used to save your tab ID and interval locally so the reload session persists across browser restarts.
Third-Party Services

The add-on does not connect to any third-party service. The optional “Buy me a slice” link in the popup opens buymeacoffee.com/howarthtech in a new browser tab. Clicking it is entirely optional and is governed by Buy Me a Coffee’s own privacy policy.

Changes to This Policy

If this policy is updated, the revised version will be published at www.howarth.tech/privacy with an updated date at the top of the page. Continued use of the add-on after any change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy? Reach out via howarthtech or open an issue on the project’s GitHub repository.