Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 27, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the access, use, and handling of Your information when You use the RefreshMate Chrome Extension (the “Extension”) and informs You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

We are committed to protecting Your privacy. The Extension is designed to operate with minimal information access, limited to user configuration settings and browser tab information needed for its functionality. By using the Extension, You agree to the handling of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation
Words with the initial letter capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions shall have the same meaning whether singular or plural.

Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account refers to Your Google account through which Extension settings are synced.
  • Company (referred to as either “the Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”) refers to RefreshMate.
  • Extension refers to RefreshMate Chrome Extension, the software provided by the Company.
  • Country refers to: Pakistan.
  • Device means any device that can access the Extension, such as a desktop or laptop computer.
  • Personal Data refers to any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual; however, RefreshMate does not collect Personal Data.
  • Service refers to the use of the RefreshMate Chrome Extension.
  • Usage Data refers to configuration settings and tab information accessed temporarily to operate the Extension.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Extension.

Collecting and Using Your Information

Types of Data Accessed

Configuration Settings
When You configure the Extension (e.g., setting refresh intervals, enabling “Random Interval,” “Clear Cache,” or “Specific Time Refresh”), these settings are saved using Chrome’s chrome.storage.sync API. This information is synchronized securely with Your Google account and is not accessible to Us.

Tab Information (URLs)
To perform its functionality, RefreshMate temporarily accesses:

  • Active tab URLs (for default refreshing).
  • All open tab URLs (if “Refresh All Tabs” is enabled).
  • Domain-filtered URLs (if “Any Page” feature is used).

This data is accessed only when needed and is neither stored nor transmitted externally.

Website Content (Optional)
If You use the “Click Refresh” feature, the Extension’s content script temporarily interacts with the webpage’s DOM structure to find and click refresh/retry buttons. This interaction is performed locally and no data is transmitted or stored.

Browsing Data (Cache – Optional)
When “Clear Cache” is enabled, the Extension instructs Chrome to clear cache data before refreshing tabs using the chrome.browsingData API. It does not access or store cache contents.

How We Use Your Information

We use the accessed or stored information exclusively for:

  • Applying and saving your desired refresh settings.
  • Identifying browser tabs that need refreshing.
  • Executing reloads and cache clearing operations.
  • Performing “Click Refresh” actions where configured.
  • Scheduling refresh timers using the chrome.alarms API.

Data Storage and Security

  • Configuration Settings are stored locally using Chrome’s chrome.storage.sync system, managed securely by Google Chrome and Your Google Account. We do not have access to this data.
  • Tab Information and Website Content are processed temporarily during Extension operation and are not stored persistently or transmitted to us or third parties.
  • The Extension is built to minimize data handling and follows best practices for data security. However, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Your Rights

As the Extension does not collect or store Personal Data on external servers, data deletion and updates are managed entirely through Chrome’s settings.

You can:

  • Remove the Extension to delete configuration settings stored in Chrome.
  • Clear Chrome Extension data manually via browser settings if needed.

Disclosure of Your Information

Since RefreshMate does not collect or store personal information:

  • There is no data shared with Service Providers, Affiliates, or third parties.
  • No data will be transferred during business transactions.
  • Disclosure to law enforcement will only apply if required by applicable law, although no personal information is stored.

Children’s Privacy

Our Extension is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13. If You believe a child has provided personal information through settings or browser configurations, please manage it through Chrome or contact Us.

Links to Other Websites

The Extension does not independently link to third-party websites. However, if any external links are accessed through refreshed pages, please review the respective third-party privacy policies. We have no control over the content or practices of external sites.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes become effective when posted.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us: