1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our Google Calendar Reminder application.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Google Account Information
When you sign in with Google, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your name (if provided by Google)
- Google account ID
- OAuth tokens for calendar access
2.2 Calendar Data
We access your Google Calendar to retrieve:
- Event titles and descriptions
- Event start and end times
- Event locations
Important: We only request read-only access to your calendar. We cannot create, modify, or delete your calendar events.
2.3 Contact Information
To send reminders, you may provide:
- Email address (from your Google account)
- Phone number (for SMS notifications)
2.4 Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Reminder preferences and settings
- Notification delivery status
- Service usage patterns
3. SMS Messaging and Mobile Information
3.1 SMS Consent
By providing your mobile phone number and enabling SMS notifications in your account settings, you expressly consent to receive automated text message reminders from us at the phone number you provide. This consent is not a condition of purchase or use of our service.
3.2 Message Frequency
The frequency of SMS messages depends entirely on your calendar events and reminder preferences:
- You can configure multiple SMS reminders per calendar event
- Messages are only sent based on reminder times you configure (e.g., 5 minutes before, 1 hour before, etc.)
- Message frequency varies based on the number of events in your calendar and your chosen reminder settings
- You have complete control over when and how often you receive SMS reminders
3.3 Message and Data Rates
Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier's plan. Please check with your carrier for details about your messaging plan.
3.4 No Marketing Messages
We will NOT share your mobile phone number with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. Your phone number is used exclusively to send you the calendar event reminders that you have configured.
3.5 SMS Opt-Out
You can opt out of SMS notifications at any time by:
- Visiting your Notification Settings and disabling SMS notifications
- Removing your phone number from your account
- Texting STOP in response to any SMS reminder (this will disable all SMS reminders)
After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS reminders, but you can still receive email notifications if enabled.
3.6 SMS Support
For SMS-related help, you can:
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to:
- Send you reminders for your calendar events via email and/or SMS
- Synchronize your calendar events in real-time
- Maintain and improve our service
- Communicate important service updates
- Troubleshoot technical issues
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate our application:
- Google Calendar API: To access your calendar data
- Twilio: To send SMS notifications (if enabled)
- Email service providers: To send email notifications
Important: These third-party service providers are used solely to deliver the services you have requested. We do not share your mobile phone number or any personal information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
5.2 No Marketing or Sales
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your mobile phone number with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes
- Share your data for advertising purposes
- Use your calendar data for any purpose other than sending reminders
5.3 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and safety
- Prevent fraud or abuse
6. Data Storage and Security
We implement security measures to protect your data:
- Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)
- Secure storage of OAuth tokens and mobile phone numbers
- Regular security audits and updates
- Access controls and authentication
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account data: Until you revoke access or delete your account
- Phone number: Until you remove it from your account or revoke access
- Calendar events: Only upcoming events; past events are deleted
- Sent reminders: Deleted after 30 days
- OAuth tokens: Until you revoke access
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: View what data we have about you
- Delete: Remove your account and all associated data
- Revoke access: Disconnect our app from your Google Calendar at any time
- Opt-out: Disable SMS or email notifications in your settings
- Export: Request a copy of your data
9. Revoking Access
You can revoke our access to your Google Calendar at any time by:
- Visiting your Google Account Permissions
- Removing our application from the list of connected apps
- Using the "Sign Out" feature in our app
Upon revocation, we will delete your account data, including your phone number, within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
11. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through the service.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights, please visit our Support page.
14. Compliance
This service complies with:
- Google API Services User Data Policy
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) for SMS notifications
- CTIA Messaging Principles and Best Practices