tabword

Privacy Policy — TabWord

Last updated: April 2026

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Overview

TabWord is a Chrome extension that reads the text content of your active browser tab to select a word puzzle. This policy explains exactly what data is accessed, how it is used, and what is never done with it.

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What TabWord Accesses

Page text content TabWord’s content script reads the visible text of your active tab when you open the extension popup. This is used solely to extract valid 5-letter words and select a puzzle word for that session.

Browser storage TabWord uses chrome.storage.local to save:

• Your current game state (guesses made, current puzzle)
• Your statistics (games played, win percentage, streak, guess distribution)

This data is stored entirely on your device.

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What TabWord Does NOT Do

• ❌ Transmit any page content to external servers
• ❌ Collect, store, or share your browsing history
• ❌ Track which websites you visit
• ❌ Send any data to the developer or any third party
• ❌ Use analytics or crash reporting tools
• ❌ Require an account or any personal information
• ❌ Access any tab other than the one you are currently viewing

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Data Storage

All game data (progress, statistics) is stored locally on your device using Chrome’s built-in chrome.storage.local API. This data:

• Never leaves your device
• Is not synced to any server
• Can be cleared at any time by removing the extension

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Permissions Explained

Permission	Purpose
activeTab	Access the text of the tab you are currently viewing to find a puzzle word
scripting	Inject a lightweight script to read page text when you open the popup
storage	Save your game progress and stats locally on your device

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Changes to This Policy

If this policy is ever updated, the “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the change. No material changes will be made that result in data collection or transmission.

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Contact

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