diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 30aefa96..7a2204d8 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -2,6 +2,10 @@
 
 All notable changes to Markdown Printer.
 
+## v1.2.1 (2026-10-25)
+
+- Fixed save statistics, rating preferences, and "Copy diagnostics" not being remembered — the extension now declares the `storage` permission it needs (data stays local in your browser)
+
 ## v1.2.0 (2026-05-11)
 
 - Added "Copy diagnostics" button in the popup — captures recent activity for bug reports without sharing any browsing data
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 3b4b2b7d..2827f2ec 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 {
   "name": "markdown-printer",
-  "version": "1.2.0",
+  "version": "1.2.1",
   "description": "Save web pages as Markdown files with preserved formatting",
   "scripts": {
     "build": "node build.js",