SameTab is a Chrome extension that lets you share your browsing session in real-time with guests. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data is collected and how it is used.
Data We Collect
Name and color — chosen by the user, stored locally in the browser (localStorage) and shared with session participants so they can identify each other.
Scroll position, cursor position, and page URL — transmitted in real-time during an active session to relay the host's browsing to guests. This data is never stored on our servers.
Data We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect email addresses, account information, or any personally identifiable information.
We do not store session content, page content, or browsing history on any server.
We do not use analytics, advertising, or tracking of any kind.
How Data Is Used
Session data (scroll, cursor, navigation) is relayed in real-time through our WebSocket server (sametab-server.onrender.com) solely to enable the live sharing feature. Sessions expire automatically after 2 hours and no data is retained after the session ends.
Third-Party Services
The extension connects to a WebSocket server hosted on Render. No data is sold or shared with any third party.
Permissions
activeTab — to read the current tab URL for generating the share link.
tabs — to detect page navigations and relay them to guests.
storage — to persist session state across popup open/close.
scripting — to inject the content script after navigations.
<all_urls> — the content script must run on any page the host visits.