Privacy Policy

infoInformation We Collect

Local Data Storage Only

SmartTab stores all user data locally on your device using browser storage mechanisms. This includes:

Data Type	Purpose	Storage Location	Retention
Notes & Tasks	Personal productivity tracking	Browser localStorage	Until manually deleted
Search Preferences	Remember preferred search engine	Browser localStorage	Until manually deleted
Search History	Provide search suggestions	Browser localStorage	Last 50 searches only
UI Preferences	Remember collapsed sections, pagination	Browser localStorage	Until manually deleted

No Personal Information Collected

SmartTab does NOT collect, store, or transmit:

• Personal identifying information (name, email, phone)
• Browsing history or website visits
• Location data or IP addresses
• Device information or system details
• Usage analytics or behavioral data
• Cookies for tracking purposes

securityData Protection & Security

Local Storage Security

Your data is protected through multiple layers:

• Device-Only Storage: All data remains on your device and never leaves it
• Browser Security: Protected by your browser's built-in security mechanisms
• No Network Transmission: Personal data is never sent over the internet
• No Third-Party Access: No external services can access your stored data

External Connections

SmartTab makes minimal external connections for functionality only:

• Google Fonts: To load the Roboto font family (privacy-compliant)
• Material Icons: To display UI icons (no personal data shared)
• Favicon Service: To display website icons for frequently visited sites (domain names only)
• Search Engines: When you perform searches (standard web search behavior)

settingsData Control & Your Rights

Complete Data Control

You have full control over your data:

• View Data: All your data is visible in the dashboard interface
• Edit Data: Modify or update any stored information at any time
• Delete Data: Remove individual items or clear all data completely
• Export Data: Your data is stored in standard browser storage and can be backed up

Data Deletion

To completely remove all SmartTab data:

• Clear your browser's localStorage for the SmartTab domain
• Or simply stop using SmartTab (data becomes inaccessible)
• Data is automatically lost if you clear your browser's storage

languageThird-Party Services

External Services Used

Service	Purpose	Data Shared	Privacy Policy
Google Fonts	Typography	Font requests only	Google Privacy Policy
Google Material Icons	UI Icons	Icon requests only	Google Privacy Policy
Google S2 Favicon API	Website Icons	Domain names only	Google Privacy Policy
Search Engines	Web Search	Search queries (when you search)	Respective search engine policies

Search Engine Privacy

When you use search functionality, your search queries are sent directly to your chosen search engine (Google, Bing, or DuckDuckGo). SmartTab does not intercept, store, or modify these searches. Please refer to your chosen search engine's privacy policy for details on how they handle search data.

child_careChildren's Privacy

SmartTab does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Since we don't collect any personal information at all, SmartTab is inherently safe for users of all ages. Parents can feel confident that their children's privacy is protected while using SmartTab.

updateChanges to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We will notify users of significant changes through the application interface
• Continued use of SmartTab after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

gavelLegal Compliance

GDPR Compliance

SmartTab is fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) because:

• No personal data is collected or processed by our servers
• All data processing happens locally on your device
• You have complete control over your data at all times
• No data is shared with third parties

CCPA Compliance

SmartTab complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as we do not collect, sell, or share personal information.