Privacy Policy - Histly
Last updated: 2026-07-19
Histly runs entirely in your browser. It has no backend server and does not transmit your browsing data anywhere. The extension makes zero network requests.
Data the extension reads
Browser history - read on-device via the history permission to display, search, filter, and delete entries on your behalf.
Data the extension stores
Settings, blacklist/whitelist rules, and cleanup schedules are stored locally via chrome.storage.local and never leave your device. Uninstalling the extension removes this data. Your browsing history itself stays in the browser's own history store.
Data the extension shares
None. There are no analytics, no telemetry, no remote APIs, no third parties, and no account system.
Permissions
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
history | Core feature: read, search, and delete history entries locally. |
storage | Save your settings and rules locally. |
contextMenus | Right-click actions: search selection in history, view/erase this site, remove this page. |
alarms | Periodic blacklist enforcement and scheduled cleanup. |
Contact
Email max@maxhogan.dev or open an issue at github.com/pmaxhogan/histly.