Tabvana Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Tabvana is a service operated by Util Studios, a sole proprietorship business based in the United States ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Chrome extension and related services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account Information

• Google Account Data: When you sign in, we collect your email address and Google account identifier through Chrome's identity API
• Authentication Tokens: We store authentication tokens to maintain your signed-in status

2.2 Browser Tab Data

• Tab Information: We temporarily access your open browser tabs' titles and URLs to provide AI-powered organization
• Processing Data: Tab content is sent to our secure backend for AI analysis and categorization
• Temporary Storage: Results are temporarily stored in Chrome's local storage for session management

2.3 Payment Information

• Stripe Integration: Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your credit card information
• Subscription Data: We maintain records of your subscription status and billing history

2.4 Usage Analytics

• Extension Usage: We may collect anonymized usage statistics to improve our service
• Error Logs: Technical error information to troubleshoot issues

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Functionality

• Provide AI-powered tab organization and summarization
• Maintain your user account and authentication
• Process your subscription and billing

3.2 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve our AI models
• Debug technical issues and improve performance
• Develop new features and enhancements

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Third-Party Services

• OpenAI: Tab data is sent to OpenAI via our secure backend for AI processing. Data is not retained by OpenAI beyond the processing session
• Stripe: Payment information is processed by Stripe for subscription management
• Supabase: Our backend infrastructure provider that processes requests securely

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights and users' safety.

4.3 No Sale of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

• Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard protocols
• Secure Backend: Our Supabase infrastructure provides enterprise-grade security
• Limited Retention: Tab data is processed temporarily and not permanently stored
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit who can access user data

6. Data Retention

• Tab Data: Processed temporarily and deleted after session completion
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Subscription Data: Retained as required for billing and legal purposes
• Local Storage: Stored locally in Chrome and can be cleared by uninstalling the extension

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Management

• You can sign out of your account at any time through the extension settings
• Uninstalling the extension removes all locally stored data

7.2 Data Access and Deletion

• You can request access to your personal information
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data
• Contact us using the information below to exercise these rights

7.3 Subscription Management

• You can cancel your subscription at any time through Stripe's customer portal
• Billing history is available through the extension settings

8. Cookies and Local Storage

Tabvana uses Chrome's local storage API to save your preferences and session data. This information is stored locally on your device and can be cleared by removing the extension.

9. Children's Privacy

Tabvana is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to delete your personal information.

13. European Data Protection (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data.

This privacy policy is designed to comply with Chrome Web Store requirements, GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations.