Privacy Policy for Homeward

Last updated: September, 2025

What This Extension Does

Homeward replaces your new tab page with organized bookmark collections. It stores bookmarks locally first, with optional cloud sync via Google sign-in.

Data We Collect

Bookmark Data:

• URLs, titles, and favicons of your bookmarks
• Group and collection names and organization
• Sync timestamps

Optional Cloud Data (only if you sign in):

• Google account ID for authentication
• Secure authentication tokens (auto-refreshed)

Preferences:

• Theme and layout settings

How We Use Your Data

• Store bookmarks locally in your browser
• Sync across devices (if signed in) using smart conflict resolution
• Remember your preferences
• Authenticate cloud access via Google OAuth

Data Storage

Local: Primary storage in your browser's localStorage - works offline, loads instantly.

Cloud (Optional): Supabase secure database for cross-device sync and backup.

Your Privacy Rights

You control your data:

• Use completely offline without signing in
• Export your bookmarks as JSON anytime
• Delete collections through the extension
• Revoke Google access at myaccount.google.com
• Uninstall to remove all local data

We protect your privacy:

• No data selling or advertising
• No browsing tracking outside new tab page
• No access to existing Chrome bookmarks
• Minimal permissions (new tab + storage only)
• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission

Data Retention

• Local: Until you uninstall or clear browser data
• Cloud: Until you delete collections (account deletion feature coming soon)
• Tokens: Auto-expire and refresh for security

Contact & Compliance

Questions? Contact via Chrome Web Store or GitHub issues.

Complies with Chrome Web Store policies and Google's User Data Policy.

Homeward by kkrll