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Overview
Tasko ("we", "our", or "the extension") is a Chrome browser extension that replaces your new tab page with a task management application. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our extension.
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TL;DR: We don't collect any data.
Tasko is designed with privacy at its core. All your data stays on your device, and we have no way to access it.
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Data Collection
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Tasko does NOT collect:
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Personal Information - No names, emails, addresses, or identifying data
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Usage Analytics - No tracking of how you use the extension
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Browsing History - No access to your browsing activity
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Task Content - We cannot see your tasks, notes, or any content
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Device Information - No hardware or software data collection
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Location Data - No GPS or location tracking
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Cookies or Trackers - No cookies, pixels, or tracking technologies
Zero Data Policy
We have no servers, no databases, and no backend infrastructure to collect or store your information. The extension works entirely within your browser.
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Data Storage
All information you create within Tasko is stored locally on your device using Chrome's built-in Storage API. This includes:
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Tasks and to-do items
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Sticky notes and quick links
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Settings and preferences
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Theme and appearance choices
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Custom search engine configurations
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Keyboard shortcut preferences
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Your Data Never Leaves Your Device
Data stored in Chrome's Storage API remains on your local machine and is never transmitted to any external servers.
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Data Sharing
Since we don't collect any data, we have nothing to share. Specifically:
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We do not sell data to third parties
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We do not share data with advertisers
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We do not provide data to analytics companies
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We do not transfer data to any third party
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Extension Permissions
Tasko requests the following Chrome permissions:
Why: To save your tasks, settings, and preferences locally on your device. This data never leaves your browser.
Why: To replace the default new tab page with the Tasko interface. This is the core functionality of the extension.
Minimal Permissions
We only request the absolute minimum permissions required for the extension to function. We don't request access to your browsing history, bookmarks, downloads, or any other browser data.
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Third-Party Services
Tasko operates independently without relying on external services. However:
Quick Search Feature
When you use the quick search feature (typing // or @prefix), your search queries are sent directly to the respective search engines (Google, YouTube, GitHub, etc.) through their standard URLs. This is identical to searching these sites directly in your browser.
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Search Engine Privacy
When you perform web searches, the respective search engine's privacy policy applies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any search engines you use.
No External Dependencies
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No analytics services (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc.)
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No error tracking services (Sentry, Bugsnag, etc.)
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No advertising networks
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No social media SDKs
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Children's Privacy
Tasko is safe for users of all ages because:
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We do not collect any personal information from any user
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There are no accounts or sign-ups required
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No communication features that could enable contact
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No advertisements or in-app purchases
The extension complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by virtue of not collecting any data.
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Data Deletion
You have complete control over your data:
How to Delete Your Data
- Within the Extension: Use the settings panel to clear individual items or reset to defaults
- Uninstall Extension: Removing the extension automatically deletes all associated data
- Clear Browser Data: You can clear extension storage through Chrome's settings
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Important Warning
Uninstalling Tasko will permanently delete all your tasks, notes, settings, and preferences. This data cannot be recovered. Please back up any important information before uninstalling.
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Security
We take security seriously:
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Local Storage Only: Data never travels over the internet
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Chrome's Security: Data is protected by Chrome's built-in security measures
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Open Source: Our code is transparent and can be audited by anyone
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No Network Requests: The extension makes no requests to external servers (except for user-initiated searches)
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Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:
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We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
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Significant changes will be noted in the extension's changelog
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Major changes may be announced through our GitHub repository
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
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Regulatory Compliance
GDPR (European Union)
As we do not collect, process, or store any personal data, GDPR requirements are inherently met. You have no personal data with us to access, rectify, erase, or port.
CCPA (California)
We do not sell personal information. Since we collect no data, California residents have no data to request disclosure of or deletion of.
Other Regulations
Our zero-data-collection policy ensures compliance with privacy regulations worldwide, as there is simply no data to regulate.