Autopurge__Cookies is a browser extension that helps users automatically purge all cookies upon closing the browser window, except for those belonging to whitelisted domains. This extension is designed to enhance user privacy by ensuring that browsing data is cleaned up while still allowing users to retain essential cookies for their trusted sites.
- Automatic Cookie Purge: Cleans up all cookies when you close your browser window.
- Whitelist Trusted Domains: Prevent specific domains from being purged by adding them to the whitelist.
- Easy to Use: Add or remove domains from the whitelist via the extension settings.
- Cross-Browser Support: Compatible with both Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
Yet to published on both Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons Store. You can still install the extention on your browser directly using the source code.
- Click on the extension icon in the browser toolbar.
- In the popup, you’ll see an option to manage your whitelist.
- To add a domain to the whitelist, simply enter the domain name (e.g.,
example.com) and click "Add". - To remove a domain from the whitelist, click the trash icon next to the domain name.
- Cookies from non-whitelisted domains will automatically be purged when you close your browser window.
- Cookies from whitelisted domains will remain intact.
- No Tracking: Autopurge Cookies does not track or collect any personal information about users. Local Data Storage: The extension only stores whitelisted domains locally in your browser's storage. It does not transmit any data externally.
- Local Data Storage: The extension only stores whitelisted domains locally in your browser's storage. It does not transmit any data externally.
- Cookies Aren’t Purging: Make sure the extension is enabled, and that no domains you need to whitelist are accidentally included in the list.
- Extension Not Working After Update: Try restarting your browser or reinstalling the extension to ensure it's working properly.
If you'd like to contribute to the development of the Autopurge Cookies extension, feel free to fork this repository, make improvements, and submit pull requests.
This project is licensed under the MIT License.