Privacy Policy — SearchAllTabs (OneClick Tools)

SearchAllTabs is built with a local‑first, privacy‑by‑design philosophy. We do not collect, transmit, or sell personal data.

Summary

• Local processing: Searches run in your browser tabs only when you initiate them; nothing leaves your device.
• No accounts: The extension works without sign‑up.
• Minimal storage: Optional local storage of settings and up to 10 recent searches using chrome.storage.local.
• No analytics: No analytics or telemetry. If optional telemetry is ever introduced, it will be opt‑in and off by default, with clear in‑product explanations.
• No public repository: The project code is not published in a public repo.

Data the extension can access

When you run a search, the extension temporarily reads the text content of your open web pages to find matches. This access is required to provide the core functionality and is not used for any other purpose.

• Page content: Read‑only access to text in your tabs during a search to produce snippets and optional in‑page highlights.
• Tab metadata: Title, URL, and favicon are used to display results to you.

Data stored on your device

• Settings: Preferences such as theme, match limits, timeouts, sort order, and domain filters.
• Recent searches: Up to 10 recent queries with a timestamp, if “Save recent searches” is enabled (controllable in the options page).

All data is stored locally via chrome.storage.local. You can clear it from the extension’s options or by removing/clearing the extension’s data in your browser.

How processing works

• On search, a small script is injected via chrome.scripting into relevant tabs to locate text and generate a short, sanitized snippet for display.
• Results are shown in the extension UI. No results or page content are uploaded or transmitted to external services.

Permissions

• "tabs": List open tabs and focus the one you choose.
• "scripting": Inject the temporary search/highlight logic into pages when you search.
• "storage": Save settings and optional recent searches locally.
• "host_permissions" (http://*/*, https://*/*): Required to read page text across sites. Access is used only while you actively search.

Network communication

The extension does not send your content to any server and does not make unsolicited network requests. Links you choose to open (e.g., help pages) simply open in your browser and are not tracked by the extension.

Third‑party sharing and selling

We do not share, sell, or rent your data to anyone.

Children’s privacy

This extension does not target children and does not knowingly collect personal information.

User controls

• Use the options page to disable saving recent searches or adjust search scope and filters.
• Remove the extension or clear its data at any time.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the extension evolves. Material changes will be reflected here with an updated effective date. Any optional telemetry will remain opt‑in and clearly explained in settings before activation.

Contact

For privacy questions or support, please use the Support or “Report an issue” links on the extension’s Chrome Web Store listing.