Overview
Tab Volume ("the extension") is a Chrome browser extension that allows users to control the audio volume of individual browser tabs independently. This privacy policy describes our data practices in full.
The short version: we collect nothing. There is no server, no database, no analytics platform, and no third-party service connected to this extension.
Information We Collect
Tab Volume does not collect any information from its users. Specifically, we do not collect:
- Personal identifiable information of any kind
- Browsing history or visited URLs
- Audio content or media information from any tab
- Usernames, email addresses, or account information
- Device information, IP addresses, or location data
- Clicks, keystrokes, or any usage analytics
The only data stored is your theme preference (light or dark mode), saved locally in your own browser using Chrome's storage API. It never leaves your device.
How the Extension Works
Tab Volume operates entirely within your browser. When you adjust the volume slider, the extension injects a small script into the target tab that modifies the volume of HTML audio and video elements on that page using the Web Audio API.
This process is entirely local. The extension does not read the content of web pages, does not capture audio, and does not communicate with any external server.
Permissions Explained
Tab Volume requests the following Chrome permissions, each with a specific and limited purpose:
- tabs - To display the list of open tabs in the popup so you can control each one
- scripting - To inject the volume control script into the selected tab
- storage - To save your light or dark theme preference locally
- activeTab - To identify and display the currently active tab
- Host access (all URLs) - Required so the extension can run on any website you choose to control, not just a fixed list of domains
Third Parties
Tab Volume does not integrate with any third-party services. There are no analytics libraries, no advertising networks, no crash reporting services, and no remote APIs of any kind included in this extension.
Children's Privacy
Tab Volume does not knowingly collect any data from anyone, including children under the age of 13. Since no data is collected at all, there are no special concerns related to children's privacy.
Changes to This Policy
If this privacy policy is updated in the future, the new version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Since no user contact information is collected, users are encouraged to check this page periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or the extension, you can open an issue on the GitHub repository or reach out through the Chrome Web Store listing page.