Privacy Policy for Reload4U Browser Extension

Last updated: August 11, 2025

Overview

Reload4U ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our browser extension collects, uses, and protects your information across all supported browsers.

Information We Collect

Data Stored Locally

Reload4U stores the following information locally on your device using the browser's storage API:

• Selected Tab Information: Tab IDs of tabs you choose to auto-reload
• Reload Intervals: Custom reload intervals you set for each tab (minimum 30 seconds)
• Pause States: Whether specific tabs are paused or active for reloading
• User Preferences: Your default interval settings

Data We Do NOT Collect

• Personal Information: We do not collect names, email addresses, or any personal identifiers
• Browsing History: We do not track or store your browsing history
• Tab Content: We do not access, read, or store the content of your web pages
• URLs or Website Data: We do not collect or store the URLs you visit
• Analytics or Tracking Data: We do not use analytics services or tracking pixels

How We Use Information

The information stored locally is used solely to:

• Remember which tabs you want to auto-reload
• Apply your custom reload intervals to each selected tab
• Maintain pause/resume states for your convenience
• Provide the core functionality of the extension

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage Only

• All data is stored locally on your device using the browser's native storage API
• Data may sync across your browsers if you're signed in and have sync enabled
• No data is transmitted to external servers or third parties

Data Retention

• Data persists until you:
• Remove tabs from the auto-reload list
• Uninstall the extension
• Clear your browser data

Security Measures

• The extension follows browser Content Security Policy (CSP) requirements
• No external scripts or resources are loaded
• All code is contained within the extension package

Permissions Explained

Reload4U requests the following browser permissions:

Required Permissions

• activeTab: To identify the currently active tab when you click "Select This Tab"
• tabs: To reload selected tabs and access basic tab information (title, URL for display)
• storage: To save your tab selections and preferences locally
• alarms: To schedule automatic tab reloading at your specified intervals

What These Permissions Allow

• Tab Access: Only to reload tabs you specifically select and display their titles/URLs in the extension popup
• No Content Access: We cannot read or modify the content of web pages
• No Network Access: The extension does not make network requests or communicate with external servers

Third-Party Services

Reload4U does not:
- Use third-party analytics services
- Connect to external APIs or servers
- Share data with advertisers or data brokers
- Include tracking codes or cookies

Children's Privacy

This extension does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13 years of age.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:
- The "Last updated" date at the top will be revised
- Significant changes will be noted in the extension's changelog
- We recommend reviewing this policy periodically

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the extension's data practices:

• GitHub Issues: https://github.com/akshay-kh/reload4u/issues
• Repository: https://github.com/akshay-kh/reload4u

Your Rights

You have the right to:
- View: See what data is stored by inspecting the browser's extension storage
- Delete: Remove all data by removing tabs from auto-reload or uninstalling the extension
- Control: Manage which tabs are selected and their reload intervals

Compliance

This extension complies with:
- Browser extension store policies
- General data protection principles
- Browser extension security standards



Summary: Reload4U is a privacy-focused extension that stores only essential data locally on your device to provide tab auto-reload functionality. We do not collect personal information, track your browsing, or share any data with third parties.