Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 13, 2026

Browser Architect (“we”, “us”, or “the extension”) is committed to protecting your privacy through a local-first architecture.

1. Data collection and usage

Browser Architect operates on a zero-collection principle:

• No data collection: we do not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information.
• No tracking: zero analytics, metrics, or behavioural tracking.
• No external servers: no data ever leaves your device.
• User-initiated only: tab data is accessed only when you explicitly click “Capture”.

2. Data storage

All data is stored locally using Chrome’s Storage API:

• Session snapshots, topics, and URLs remain on your device.
• Data is tied to your browser profile.
• No cloud storage or external databases.
• No synchronisation to external services.

3. Permissions usage

Tabs permission

• Used exclusively for capturing tab URLs and titles when you initiate a snapshot.
• No background monitoring or continuous access.
• Data is immediately stored locally, never transmitted.

TabGroups permission

• Reads tab group names and colours during capture to preserve your organisation.
• Creates and updates tab groups only for windows you open with Smart Launch.

Windows permission

• Used to open a topic into its own window and to track which window a live session belongs to.
• No access to the contents of any page.

Storage permission

• Stores your organisational data locally using chrome.storage.local.
• No access to browsing history or other extension data.

UnlimitedStorage permission

• Allows extensive session libraries without quota restrictions.
• Does not enable any data transmission.

4. Data portability and control

You have complete control over your data:

• Export: download your complete library as JSON at any time.
• Import: restore backups or merge data from multiple sources.
• Delete: clear all data via “Empty Trash” or uninstall the extension.
• Ownership: your data belongs to you, stored only on your device.

5. No third-party access

Browser Architect contains:

• No third-party analytics services.
• No advertising networks.
• No tracking pixels or beacons.
• No external API calls.

6. Opening external links

When you click “Open” on saved URLs, you navigate to those websites via your browser. Those sites are subject to their own privacy policies — Browser Architect has no involvement in, or access to, your interactions with external websites.

7. This website

This site is a static page. It stores your theme and language choice in your browser’s local storage and loads a webfont from Google Fonts. The issue report form sends only what you type in it — your email address, the issue type, and your description — to Web3Forms, which delivers it to us by email. Nothing else is collected, and there is no analytics on this site.

8. Updates to this policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect new features or legal requirements. Changes will be indicated by the “Last updated” date. Continued use of the extension after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

• The Chrome Web Store support channel.
• The issue report form on this site.

Your privacy is our priority. We built Browser Architect with privacy as a core principle, not an afterthought. Your tabs, your data, your device — period.