PDF Tab ThumbnailsPrivacy Policy
Effective: 2026-03-26
This privacy policy describes how the PDF Tab Thumbnails Chrome extension handles your data.
1. Controller
The controller responsible for data processing in connection with this extension within the meaning of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is: Vincent Wälken Email: support@smartappsdigital.de
2. General
This privacy policy applies worldwide to all users of the extension. PDF Tab Thumbnails processes exclusively data that remains local within your browser. No personal data is transmitted to the developer or to any third parties. The extension is designed so that only the data absolutely necessary for providing its features is processed ("Privacy by Design").
3. What Data Is Processed?
3.1 Local Extension Data (in your browser)
The extension processes the following information exclusively within your browser: – the visual content of the first page of PDFs you open (to generate a thumbnail favicon) – cached favicon images stored in local browser storage This data is used only to provide you with the extension's features (generating unique favicons for PDF tabs). This data does not leave your browser.
3.2 No Creation of User Profiles
No personal profiles are created. The extension uses neither registration nor a login system. It is not possible for the developer to link any data to a specific person.
4. Permissions & Browser Access
The extension requires certain browser permissions to function. These permissions are used exclusively for the stated purposes.
4.1 Tab Access
The extension accesses open tabs to detect PDF documents and replace their default favicon with a generated thumbnail. No tab content or browsing history is recorded or transmitted.
4.2 Local Storage
The extension uses local browser storage to cache generated favicons for faster loading on subsequent visits. No data is transmitted to any server.
5. No Disclosure to Third Parties
No data is disclosed to third parties. In particular: – no use of advertising networks – no integration of analytics or tracking services – no disclosure to other companies or organisations
6. Legal Basis for Processing
The processing of data is based on Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract), insofar as the data is necessary for providing the extension's features. Use of the extension is voluntary.
7. Storage Period & Deletion
All data is stored exclusively within your browser. You can delete this data at any time by: – removing the extension from Chrome, or – clearing the extension's storage in your browser settings After removing the extension, all locally stored data is removed.
8. Your Rights
To the extent that personal data within the meaning of the GDPR is processed, you have the following rights: – Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR) – Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR) – Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR) – Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR) – Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR) – Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR) Since the extension does not transmit any data to the developer and stores data exclusively locally, most of these rights can be exercised directly by you via your browser settings (removing the extension or clearing its data). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of personal data violates the GDPR.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy may be updated if the extension or the underlying legal framework changes. The current version is available at this URL.
10. Contact
If you have questions about data protection in PDF Tab Thumbnails, you can contact us at any time: Vincent Wälken Email: support@smartappsdigital.de