Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 25, 2026 · Applies to: RefreshFlow — Auto Tab Refresh (Chrome Extension)
Overview
RefreshFlow ("the Extension") is a Chrome browser extension that automatically refreshes browser tabs. This privacy policy explains what data the Extension accesses, how it is used, and how it is stored.
Summary: RefreshFlow does not collect, transmit, or share any personal data. All settings are stored locally in your browser and never leave your device.
Data We Do NOT Collect
RefreshFlow does not collect, store, or transmit any of the following:
- Personal information (name, email, account details)
- Browsing history or visited URLs beyond what is needed to identify the active tab
- Page content, form data, or any data entered on websites you visit
- Cookies or authentication tokens
- Device information, IP address, or geolocation data
- Analytics or usage statistics sent to any server
Data Stored Locally
RefreshFlow uses Chrome Storage (local) to persist your settings between browser sessions. This storage exists entirely within your browser on your device. The data stored includes:
- Refresh tasks — the tab ID, URL, configured interval, mode (fixed / random / scheduled), and status (enabled / paused) for each active refresh task
- Settings — your preferences such as theme, badge countdown display, and default intervals
- Statistics — local counts of how many refreshes occurred per day and per site (used only to display in the Options dashboard)
- Presets — any custom preset configurations you save in the popup
- Event logs — a short rolling log of recent refresh events displayed in the Options page (never exported or uploaded)
This data is accessible only to the Extension itself and is never synced to Chrome Sync or any cloud service.
Permissions and Why They Are Required
RefreshFlow requests the following Chrome permissions:
| Permission | Why It Is Needed |
|---|---|
tabs | To identify the currently active tab and reload it at the configured interval. Required to query tab IDs and URLs so the correct tab is refreshed. |
storage | To save and retrieve refresh settings, tasks, presets, and event logs locally in the browser. All data stays on-device. |
alarms | To schedule precise timed events for scheduled refresh (at a specific clock time) and Refresh All Tabs. Alarms fire reliably even when the popup is closed. |
notifications | To show optional desktop notifications when a tab reloads or a DOM change is detected. Only fires if you enable the "Show Notification" setting per tab. |
scripting | To inject the content script (countdown timer, DOM monitor, smart pause detection) into the page being refreshed. No page content is read or transmitted. |
contextMenus | To add a right-click context menu option for quickly toggling refresh on the current page. |
host_permissions: <all_urls> | Required so the content script (timer, DOM monitor) can run on any HTTP or HTTPS page the user wishes to refresh. The Extension does not read or store page content. |
Third-Party Services
RefreshFlow does not integrate with, communicate with, or send any data to any third-party services, analytics platforms, advertising networks, or remote servers. The Extension operates entirely offline and on-device.
DOM Change Monitor
The DOM Change Monitor feature uses a MutationObserver to watch for changes to a specific CSS selector or keyword on the current page. When a change is detected:
- A local Chrome notification is displayed to the user
- The changed content is not stored, transmitted, or logged anywhere outside your browser
- The observer is disconnected immediately after the first match
Children's Privacy
RefreshFlow does not target or knowingly collect any information from users under the age of 13. The Extension contains no user-facing data collection of any kind.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be posted at https://multi-toolkit.com/refreshflow/privacy-policy and the "Last updated" date at the top will be revised.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or the Extension, please contact:
Muhammad Sohail Nazar
Email: sohail.nazar@outlook.com
Website: https://multi-toolkit.com