Privacy Policy for Bookmarkable Chrome Extension
Last Updated: August 24, 2025
Overview
Bookmarkable ("we," "our," or "the extension") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our Chrome extension handles your information.
Information We Collect
Data the Extension Accesses
- Active Tab Information: Only when you explicitly save a bookmark, we access:
- Page title
- Page URL
- Page favicon (if available)
- User-provided tags and descriptions
Data We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect personal information
- We do not track your browsing history
- We do not access tabs unless you explicitly save a bookmark
- We do not collect analytics or usage statistics
- We do not use cookies or tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
The information accessed by the extension is used solely to:
- Save bookmarks to your configured local server
- Display bookmark information in the extension popup
- Organize bookmarks with tags you provide
Data Storage and Security
Local Storage
- All bookmark data is stored on your own local server
- No data is transmitted to our servers or third-party services
- You have complete control over your data storage location
Data Security
- All communication between the extension and your local server occurs over HTTP/HTTPS
- No encryption is required as data remains within your local network
- You can delete all data at any time by clearing your local database
Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, or transfer your bookmark data to any third parties. Your bookmarks remain:
- On your local server only
- Under your complete control
- Never transmitted to external services
Your Rights and Controls
You have the right to:
- Access: View all your saved bookmarks through the web interface
- Export: Export all your bookmarks in JSON format
- Delete: Remove individual bookmarks or clear all data
- Control: Disable or uninstall the extension at any time
Permissions Explanation
The extension requests the following permissions:
Required Permissions
activeTab
: To access the current page's title and URL when you save a bookmark
storage
: To remember your server configuration locally
host_permissions
: To communicate with your local bookmark server
Why These Permissions Are Necessary
- We only access tab information when you explicitly click "Save Bookmark"
- Storage permission allows the extension to remember your server settings
- Host permissions enable communication with your local server
Children's Privacy
This extension is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. When we do:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- We will notify users through the extension or repository
- Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes
Open Source Transparency
This extension is open source. You can:
Data Retention
- Bookmark data is retained until you delete it
- Extension settings are retained until you uninstall the extension
- No automatic data expiration or deletion occurs
International Users
This extension can be used globally. Since all data remains on your local server:
- No cross-border data transfers occur
- Local data protection laws apply
- You maintain full data sovereignty
Third-Party Services
This extension does not integrate with or send data to any third-party services, analytics platforms, or external APIs beyond your configured local server.