Privacy Policy
Hacker Space replaces your Chrome new tab page with a random Hacker News story and a short summary. We designed it to collect as little as possible.
Summary
- We do not create accounts or ask for your email.
- We do not sell or share personal information.
- We do not use advertising or analytics SDKs.
- Bookmarks, notes, and settings stay only on your device.
Data stored on your device
The extension may store the following in your browser’s local storage:
- Display preferences (theme, font, and visibility toggles)
- Bookmarks and optional notes you add
- A short-lived cache of story data for faster loading
This information is not uploaded to us. Clearing extension/site data or uninstalling the extension removes it.
Network requests
To show content on the new tab page, the extension makes read-only requests to:
https://hn.tinkerers.space— story titles, links, and summarieshttps://hacker-news.firebaseio.com— public Hacker News item scores
These requests do not include your bookmarks, notes, or settings. Standard server logs on those hosts may include technical data such as IP address, time, and user agent, which is typical for any website or API.
Permissions
- New tab override — required to show Hacker Space when you open a new tab.
- Host access to the two domains above — only to load public story content and scores.
Children
The extension is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes
If this policy changes in a material way, we will update the “Last updated” date on this page.
Contact
Questions about this privacy policy: open an issue or contact the developer via github.com/qKitNp.