Privacy Policy for RAG Tabs Extension

Last Updated: April 4, 2025

1. Introduction

RAG Tabs ("we", "our", or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome browser extension.

We use cookies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. These cookies help us understand how you interact with our website, which allows us to continuously improve our services. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through our cookie consent banner.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Cookies and Analytics

Essential cookies required for the website to function
Analytics cookies to understand site usage and improve our services
Your cookie preferences and consent choices
Usage patterns and interaction data via PostHog analytics

2.2 Web History

Tab URLs and titles
Browser window information
Navigation state of tabs
Time of tab access and modifications

2.2 Website Content

Text content from web pages
Page structure and formatting
Hyperlinks within pages
Images and media references (but not the media content itself)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

Tab management and organization
Content extraction and processing
Export functionality for various file formats
Window state management

3.2 Data Processing

All data processing occurs locally within your browser
No data is transmitted to our servers
When using AI integration features, content is only sent to your chosen AI service provider (e.g., OpenAI) according to their privacy policies

4. Data Storage

4.1 Local Storage

All data is stored locally in your browser
Data persistence is limited to your browser's local storage
No cloud storage or external databases are used

4.2 Data Retention

Data is only retained for the duration of your browser session
Exported files are saved to your local device only
You can clear all stored data by clearing your browser data

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 AI Service Providers

When you choose to use AI features, content may be sent to your configured AI service
We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party services
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any AI services you configure

6. Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:

Choose which tabs to manage and export
Control what content is extracted and processed
Delete your local data at any time
Disable the extension temporarily or permanently

7. Security

We implement security measures including:

Local-only data processing
No external data transmission without explicit user action
Content Security Policy (CSP) implementation
Secure communication protocols for AI service integration

8. Children's Privacy

Our extension is not intended for and does not knowingly collect data from users under 13 years of age.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes through the extension or Chrome Web Store listing.

10. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us at: support@ragtabs.com

11. Compliance

This extension complies with:

Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)