Last updated: March 2026
TidyShelf stores all data exclusively on your device. We do not collect, transmit, or have access to any of your personal information or saved articles.
We collect nothing. TidyShelf does not have servers, does not require registration, and does not transmit any data outside your browser.
The following information is stored in your browser using the Chrome Storage API and never leaves your device:
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Article titles and URLs | To display your reading list |
| Article text content | For offline reading in Reader Mode |
| Tags you create | To organize your articles |
| Extension settings | Dark mode, font size, behavior preferences |
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
storage |
To save articles locally on your device |
unlimitedStorage |
To remove the 5MB default limit for larger libraries |
tabs |
To get the URL and title of the current tab when saving |
notifications |
To show a confirmation after saving via Alt+S |
TidyShelf makes no external network requests. The extension does not use analytics, advertising, or any third-party services.
The extension loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com) for the user interface. This is a standard browser request - no personal data is sent.
You can delete all saved data at any time from the Settings page inside the extension. Uninstalling the extension also removes all locally stored data.
TidyShelf does not knowingly collect any information from anyone, including children under 13.
If we update this policy, the new version will be posted at this URL with an updated date.
If you have questions about this privacy policy, you can open an issue on our GitHub repository.