Last updated: 2026-07-19

NESKTOP BROWSER EXTENSION — Privacy Policy (Extension-Specific)

This section is extension-specific and explains what the Nesktop Browser Extension can access only when you enable a feature.

Effective date: 2026-07-14

Support email: nesktopinfo@gmail.com

This section explains how the Nesktop Browser Extension ("Extension") handles data. The main Privacy Policy above also applies to your use of the Extension.

A) What the Extension accesses (only when enabled by you)

1) Extension settings and local cache (always)

The Extension stores locally (in browser extension storage) things like:

Your toggle settings (master enable/disable and feature toggles)
Cached UI or layout data for fast New Tab loading
An extension access token after you explicitly pair the Extension with your account (not your password)

2) Save current page to Nesktop (only when you click save + feature enabled)

When you actively choose to save a page, the Extension may access and send to Nesktop:

Page URL
Page title
(Optional) favicon or thumbnail (if available)

3) Open tabs (only when you grant optional tab access and click Save open tabs)

If you grant the optional "tabs" permission and click Save open tabs, the Extension reads eligible tab titles and URLs from your browser. Eligible tabs are previewed with you and you confirm a destination folder (or choose Unorganized) before anything is saved or uploaded. The tabs permission can persist until you revoke it in the Extension settings or your browser's extension management page. Tabs are never continuously monitored, closed, moved, or reloaded by the Extension.

4) Browser bookmarks (only if you enable "Share Browser Bookmarks")

If enabled, the Extension can read your browser bookmarks to display them in the web app's "Browser Folders" UI for organising and copying. Bookmarks are read locally in your browser. The Extension does not automatically upload or store your full bookmarks tree on Nesktop servers. Only the specific folders or bookmarks you explicitly choose to save or import into Nesktop are sent to our servers and stored in your account.

5) Popular sites (only if you enable "Share Popular Sites")

If enabled and supported by your browser, the Extension reads the browser topSites list to show "Popular Sites" in the Nesktop UI. We do not use the Chrome History API.

6) Account pairing and sign-in state

The signed-in Nesktop web app creates a short-lived, one-time pairing code. The Extension exchanges that code directly with Nesktop for its own access token. The web page does not send its JWT to the Extension, and the Extension does not inject its token into page JavaScript or web storage. The Extension stores its access token only in local extension storage and may call Nesktop endpoints (such as GET /api/auth/me) to show its signed-in state. The Extension does not read or store your password.

B) What the Extension does NOT collect

The Extension does not:

Collect your full browsing history (no History API permission)
Track your browsing across websites for advertising
Record keystrokes, form inputs, or page content you view
Sell your data to third parties
Inject ads or affiliate links

C) What is sent to our servers (and when)

The Extension communicates with Nesktop servers only for:

Authentication status checks (to show logged-in or logged-out state)
User-requested actions, such as saving the current page, saving open tabs to a confirmed destination, or saving items you explicitly choose to import into your Nesktop account

Browser bookmarks, topSites, and open tab data are not automatically uploaded to our database. They are displayed in the UI locally, and are saved to your Nesktop account only if you explicitly choose to save or import them after confirming a destination.

D) Where data is stored

On your device: settings, caches, and the paired extension access token stored locally by the Extension
On Nesktop servers: only data you explicitly save to your Nesktop account

E) Data retention and deletion

If you turn OFF a feature toggle, related cached data is cleared from local extension storage. If you turn OFF the master "Extension enabled" toggle, all extension features stop and caches are cleared. Uninstalling the Extension removes all local extension storage. Items you explicitly saved into your Nesktop account remain in your account until you delete them in the web app or delete your account.

F) Security

We use modern security practices including HTTPS for network communication. You should keep your browser and device up to date.

G) Children

The Extension is not intended for children under the age required to consent to data processing in your jurisdiction.

H) Changes to this policy

We may update this policy. We will update the effective date and publish the new version.

I) Contact

Privacy questions: nesktopinfo@gmail.com.

Extension Privacy Policy