Privacy Policy

Overview

TabGuard is designed with privacy as a core principle. We believe your browsing habits are personal, and we've built our app to work without collecting any of your data. This privacy policy explains how TabGuard handles (or rather, doesn't handle) your information.

Information We Don't Collect

TabGuard does NOT collect:

• Your browsing history or the websites you visit
• URLs of blocked popups or new tabs
• Personal information (name, email, etc.)
• Device identifiers or tracking data
• Analytics or usage statistics
• Any data that leaves your device

How TabGuard Works

TabGuard operates as a Safari Web Extension that runs entirely on your device:

• Popup Blocking: The extension intercepts JavaScript window.open() calls and blocks them based on your settings.
• New Tab Link Blocking: The extension prevents links with target="_blank" from opening new tabs when enabled.
• Block History: When you view your block history in the app, this information is stored locally on your device and never transmitted anywhere.
• Site Rules: Your whitelist and blacklist are stored locally using iOS's secure storage mechanisms.

Data Storage

All data created by TabGuard (your settings, site rules, and block history) is stored locally on your device using iOS's built-in storage systems. This data is:

• Encrypted by iOS
• Protected by your device passcode
• Automatically deleted if you uninstall the app
• Never uploaded to any server

Third-Party Services

TabGuard does not use any third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services. There are no SDKs, frameworks, or external services that could collect your data.

Safari Extension Permissions

TabGuard requires the following Safari permissions to function:

• Access to webpage contents: Required to inject the blocking scripts that prevent popups and new tabs.
• Access to all websites: Required for the extension to work across all sites you visit (unless you choose to restrict it).

These permissions are used solely for blocking functionality and nothing else. We do not read, store, or transmit any webpage content.

Children's Privacy

TabGuard does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under 13. Since we collect no data, there are no special provisions needed for children's privacy.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or TabGuard's privacy practices, please contact us at:

maxvaglica@gmail.com