Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 25, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tab Reminder ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect from users ("you" or "your") of our browser extension, how we use this information, and the measures we take to safeguard it.

By using Tab Reminder, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Google Account Data: When you sign in with Google, we collect your email address and display name to facilitate account management and synchronization across devices.
  • Authentication Tokens: We store secure authentication tokens to maintain your login session.

Usage and Analytics Data

  • Reminder Data: We collect the full URLs, page titles, and timestamps of tabs you save as reminders to provide our core service.
  • Behavioral Analytics: We track how you interact with Tab Reminder, including:
    • Number of reminders created and fired
    • Reminder duration patterns (1 day, 1 week, custom, etc.)
    • Domains and website categories of saved URLs
    • Device and browser information
    • Timezone and language settings
    • Extension usage frequency and patterns

Technical Information

  • Device Data: We collect information about the devices and browsers you use, including device type, operating system, browser version, and platform details.
  • Anonymous Identifiers: We generate anonymous device identifiers to track usage patterns without identifying individual users.
  • Error and Performance Data: We collect technical logs to diagnose issues and improve our service reliability.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide Core Services: Store, synchronize, and deliver your tab reminders across devices
  • Improve User Experience: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and performance
  • Product Development: Understand user behavior to guide new feature development
  • Analytics and Insights: Generate anonymous analytics about reminder patterns and popular domains
  • Customer Support: Troubleshoot issues and provide technical assistance
  • Communication: Send service updates, welcome emails, and important notifications
  • Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Data Storage and Third-Party Services

Firebase/Google Services

We use Google Firebase and Firestore to store and sync your data. This includes:

  • User account information
  • Reminder data and preferences
  • Anonymous analytics data
  • Authentication and session management

Your data may be stored on Google's servers in the United States and other countries where Google maintains data centers.

Data Processing

We process and analyze your usage data to:

  • Categorize websites and domains for analytics purposes
  • Identify usage patterns and trends
  • Generate insights for product improvement
  • Create anonymous, aggregated reports

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted partners who assist in operating our services (such as Google Firebase), provided they adhere to strict confidentiality obligations
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation
  • Safety and Security: To protect our rights, property, safety, or that of our users
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with prior notice to users)

Anonymous Data

We may share anonymous, aggregated analytics data that cannot identify individual users for research, business intelligence, and product development purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication protocols
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authorization systems

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account Data: Retained until you delete your account
  • Reminder Data: Stored until you delete individual reminders or your account
  • Analytics Data: Anonymous usage data may be retained indefinitely for product improvement
  • Technical Logs: Typically retained for 90 days for troubleshooting purposes

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Control

  • View and update your account information through the extension interface
  • Export your reminder data
  • Delete individual reminders or your entire account

Data Deletion

  • Delete your account and associated data by contacting our support team
  • Request deletion of specific data categories (subject to legal and technical limitations)

Communication Preferences

  • Opt-out of promotional communications by following unsubscribe instructions in our emails
  • Manage notification preferences within the extension settings

Analytics Opt-Out

While our analytics are designed to be anonymous, you can request to limit data collection by contacting us at hello@tab-reminder.com.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own, including the United States, where our service providers (such as Google) operate data centers. These transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards to ensure your data remains secure and private.

10. Children's Privacy

Tab Reminder is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data collection, we will take immediate steps to delete the information.

11. Affiliate Links and Referral Parameters

Tab Reminder may append affiliate or referral parameters to certain URLs when your scheduled tabs reopen. This means that when you revisit a previously saved tab, the URL may include an affiliate tag that allows Tab Reminder to earn a small commission if you make a purchase.

Key details about this practice:

  • No additional cost to you: Affiliate links do not increase the price you pay for any product or service
  • Same destination: The page you visit remains exactly the same; only a referral parameter is added to the URL
  • Revenue support: This helps fund the continued development and maintenance of Tab Reminder as a free product
  • Transparency: We will never redirect you to a different product or website than the one you originally saved
  • Opt-out available: You may disable affiliate link functionality in the extension settings at any time

We may use the domain and category data from your saved URLs to determine which affiliate programs apply. This process is automated and does not involve manual review of your browsing activity.

12. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used
  • Right to delete your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@tab-reminder.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

  • We will post the updated policy on our website
  • We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we may notify you via email or through the extension interface

Your continued use of Tab Reminder after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: hello@tab-reminder.com
Website: https://tab-reminder.com
Address: Tab Reminder LLC, Austin, TX, United States

We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days of receipt.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 25, 2026.