Privacy-friendly new tab

Privacy-Friendly New Tab Extension

PureTab uses a local-first core experience, no ad tracking, and optional sign-in for account-linked features. This page explains the practical privacy boundary without making blanket zero-data claims.

Privacy-Friendly New Tab Extension in PureTab
Core use
Works without an account
Advertising
No ad tracking
Optional services
Saved presets, publishing, syncing, billing, and support
Public presets
May be visible to other users when published

Local-first core experience

The core new tab dashboard is designed to work without requiring an account. Layout and settings for the core extension experience are local-first.

  • Core new tab customization works without an account.
  • Layout and settings are local-first for the core extension experience.
  • PureTab does not use ad tracking.

Optional account features

Sign-in is used only when you choose account-linked features such as saved presets, publishing, syncing, billing, or support.

  • Sign-in is optional for saved presets, publishing, syncing, billing, and support.
  • Public presets may be visible to other users when you publish them.

Clear wording

PureTab should be described as local-first, no ad tracking, and optional sign-in. That wording matches the product behavior more accurately than blanket privacy claims.

  • Core features work without an account.
  • Account-linked features use PureTab web services.
  • Public presets may be visible to other users when published.

Widgets and surfaces

  • Clock and date
  • Todos and notes
  • Bookmarks and quick links
  • Search
  • Wallpapers
  • Countdowns and focus tools
  • YouTube embeds
  • Draggable and resizable widgets
  • Shareable presets

FAQ

  • Can I use PureTab without an account?

    Yes. Core new tab customization works without an account. Optional sign-in is used for saved presets, publishing, syncing, billing, and support.

  • Does PureTab track users for advertising?

    PureTab does not use ad tracking. The privacy model is local-first for the core extension experience, with optional account-linked services.

  • Where does PureTab store dashboard data?

    Core dashboard settings are local-first in the extension experience. Account-linked preset, publishing, syncing, billing, and support features use PureTab web services.

  • What are PureTab presets?

    Presets are reusable dashboard layouts. Public presets may be visible to other users when published, while private account-linked presets are managed through optional sign-in.

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