Auto Refresh Plus may show a permission request related to browser history, but it does not read or access your browsing history.
This permission is required for technical functionality, not for tracking or storing user data.
Why This Permission Is Needed
Auto Refresh Plus uses browser APIs to manage and monitor tabs during refresh cycles.
- The extension relies on tab-related permissions (such as tabs)
- It detects when a page is loaded, updated, or changed
- This allows features like:
- Auto refresh
- Page monitoring
- URL change detection
- Auto Start URLs
These functions require visibility into active tabs, which is why the permission is requested.
What Auto Refresh Plus Does NOT Access
- ❌ Does not read your browsing history
- ❌ Does not store visited websites
- ❌ Does not track past activity
The permission only applies to currently active tabs, not your full history.
Privacy Assurance
Your privacy remains fully protected.
Auto Refresh Plus:
- Only uses permissions required for core functionality
- Does not collect personal browsing data
- Does not access historical browsing records
Summary
The browser may label this permission as "history access", but in reality, Auto Refresh Plus only uses it to manage active tabs and enable refresh features, not to read or store your browsing history.