VibeTab Extension Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 2025-06-16
Overview
VibeTab is a browser extension that replaces your new tab page with animated abstract graphics. This privacy policy explains how we handle data in our extension.
Data Collection and Usage
Local Storage
- What we store: User preferences including animation mode, speed settings, density settings, color theme preferences, and performance metrics display preferences
- Where it's stored: Locally in your browser using Chrome's storage API
- Purpose: To remember your preferred settings between browser sessions
- Data sharing: This data never leaves your device and is not shared with any third parties
No Remote Data Collection
- VibeTab does not collect, transmit, or store any personal information on remote servers
- No user analytics, tracking, or telemetry data is collected
- No network requests are made to external servers
- All functionality operates entirely offline within your browser
Permissions
Storage Permission
- Purpose: Save and retrieve user preference settings
- Scope: Limited to extension settings only
- Data type: Animation preferences, visual settings, performance options
New Tab Override
- Purpose: Replace the default new tab page with animated graphics
- Scope: Only affects new tab pages, no other browsing data is accessed
Data Security
- All data remains local to your browser
- No transmission of data to external servers
- Settings data is stored using Chrome's secure storage API
This extension is designed with privacy in mind - your data stays on your device.