Your bookmarks never leave your device
TrueBookmark was built around one idea: your bookmark data belongs to you, not to us. Everything runs locally in your browser. We built it this way on purpose, and we will keep it this way.
What stays on your device
All of this is processed and stored locally in your browser. We never see it. We do not want to.
- All bookmark data (titles, URLs, folders)
- Backup files and restore history
- Search index and every search query
- Duplicate detection results
- Weekly summary content
- Cleanup plans and previews
- Extension settings and preferences
What we store on our server
Only for Pro subscribers. Free users have zero server interaction.
| Data | Why |
|---|---|
| Email address | Account identification |
| Subscription status | License verification |
| Payment information | Processed by Stripe, we never see card details |
| License key | Validates your Pro subscription |
That is the complete list. No bookmark data. Not even aggregate statistics about your bookmarks.
What we never collect
- ✕Bookmark URLs, titles, or folder names
- ✕Browsing history or visited pages
- ✕Search queries you type in TrueBookmark
- ✕Usage analytics or behavioral data from the extension
- ✕Any data for AI training
What you see when you install
TrueBookmark needs access to your bookmarks for backup, search, and cleanup. It also uses local storage for your backups and settings, scheduled tasks for automatic backups, and keyboard shortcuts for quick access. To show website icons next to your bookmarks, it reads them from Chrome's local cache on your device - it never sends your bookmarked URLs to an outside service. None of these permissions involve your personal data, browsing history, or the websites you visit.
What we never request
Browsing history, tabs, active tab, or broad host permissions. These are not needed for bookmark management. We do not want to know what sites you visit, what tabs you have open, or what pages you are reading.
Full list of permissions (technical detail)
Bookmarks
Core product functionalityRead and organize your bookmarks for backup, search, and cleanup
Storage + Unlimited Storage
Local data onlyStore your backups, search index, and settings locally in your browser
Favicon
Local cache onlyRead website icons from Chrome's local cache. This stays on your device and never sends your bookmarked URLs to an outside service
Alarms
Timing only, no data accessSchedule automatic backups and weekly summaries to run in the background
Commands
User-triggered onlyEnable keyboard shortcuts for quick access to popup search and backup
What happens when you uninstall
Your Chrome bookmarks stay exactly where they are. TrueBookmark never moves or copies them elsewhere.
Your local backups, search index, and TrueBookmark settings will be removed when the extension is uninstalled. If you want to keep your backups, export them first.
Privacy questions
- How can I verify TrueBookmark is not uploading my data?
You can inspect network traffic in Chrome DevTools. TrueBookmark only connects to our server for Pro license verification. All bookmark processing, search, and cleanup happens locally with no network calls.
- What data does Pro license verification send?
A license key and extension version. It receives an active or expired status. No bookmark data, no search queries, no usage statistics. You can verify this in the network tab.
- Do you sell user data?
We do not have your bookmark data to sell. We do not collect anonymized analytics from the extension. We do not sell user lists. Our only revenue is Pro subscription fees.
- What happens to my data if TrueBookmark shuts down?
Your backups are already on your device. You can export them anytime. Your Chrome bookmarks were there before TrueBookmark and will be there after. There is no server dependency for your data.
- Can I export my backup data?
Yes. Your backups are portable and can be exported as standard Chrome bookmark files. Your data is never locked into TrueBookmark.
This page explains our privacy approach in plain language. For the full legal privacy policy, see Privacy Policy.
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