DevPause Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 12, 2026
Overview
DevPause is a Chrome extension that lets users save and resume project work context, with an optional paid Pro subscription. This policy explains what data DevPause handles, where it is stored, and which outside services are involved in providing the Pro subscription.
Data stored locally
DevPause stores saved project data locally on the user's device, using chrome.storage.local:
- Project names
- Selected tab titles
- Selected tab URLs
- Notes / "Where I left off"
- Saved commands
- Timestamps (such as created, updated, and last used)
This project data is not sent to DevPause servers.
Google authentication
When a user explicitly signs in to unlock Pro:
- Chrome Identity obtains a Google OAuth access token
- the token is sent securely to https://devpause-backend.vercel.app
- the backend verifies the token directly with Google
- DevPause uses the verified Google ID and email for account identification and Pro subscription access
OAuth tokens are not stored by DevPause.
Payments and subscriptions
DevPause uses Stripe for paid subscriptions: $5/month or $49.99/year.
Stripe handles checkout, payment details, billing, invoices, and subscription management. DevPause does not receive or store users' full card numbers.
The DevPause backend stores subscription-related records needed to determine Pro access, including:
- Google account ID
- Stripe customer ID
- Stripe subscription ID
- Subscription status
- Plan
- Billing period / scheduled cancellation information
Backend services
The production backend (https://devpause-backend.vercel.app) is used only for:
- Google account verification
- Checking Pro entitlement
- Creating Stripe Checkout sessions
- Creating Stripe Customer Portal sessions
- Processing Stripe subscription webhooks
Data sharing
Project data stays local on the user's device. Account and subscription data is processed remotely, only with the service providers necessary to operate the functions above:
- Google, for authentication
- Stripe, for subscription and payment processing
- The DevPause backend, for account and subscription verification
DevPause does not sell personal data.
Analytics and tracking
DevPause does not use:
- Analytics
- Advertising
- Behavioral tracking
- Telemetry
- Cookies
Data retention
Project data remains on the user's device until the user deletes a project or removes the extension. Account and subscription records are retained by the backend for as long as needed to provide Pro access and maintain accurate billing records.
Security
Requests to the DevPause backend are made over HTTPS. Google OAuth tokens are verified directly with Google before being trusted. Card and payment details are handled entirely by Stripe and never pass through DevPause servers.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated to reflect changes to DevPause's functionality. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will change whenever this policy is revised.