Privacy Policy.

Your privacy matters. Here’s how we handle your data securely and transparently.

The Short Version:

Shade Calendar is built with privacy and security in mind. We only collect minimal data necessary to operate the service effectively.

  • We do not access or read your Google Calendar events.
  • We do not require API access to your Google account.
  • We do not sell or share your personal data with advertisers.

We only collect limited data to improve your experience and process payments for Shade Calendar Pro.

The Longer Version:

Shade Calendar is a browser extension designed to enhance your Google Calendar experience. This privacy policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect your information.

What Information We Collect and Why

Shade Calendar collects the following data to operate and improve the service:

  • Extension usage data: We track interactions within the extension to understand which features are most helpful.
  • Payment details: If you subscribe to Shade Calendar Pro, our payment provider securely processes billing information.
  • Support request data: If you contact us for assistance, we retain details of the request to provide support.
  • Website usage data: When you visit our website, we collect analytics to improve navigation and functionality.

We do not collect, index, or transmit any of your personal calendar data. Shade Calendar operates solely within your browser.

How We Use Your Data

We use collected data to:

  • Improve Shade Calendar’s performance and functionality.
  • Process transactions for Shade Calendar Pro.
  • Respond to customer support inquiries.
  • Conduct limited, anonymous analytics on extension usage.

Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access and review the data we collect about you.
  • Request corrections or deletions of your data.
  • Opt-out of data collection where applicable.
  • Contact us for any privacy-related concerns at support@shadecalendar.com.

Security Measures

We take security seriously and implement industry best practices to protect your data:

  • We do not store unnecessary personal data.
  • All payments are processed through secure third-party providers.
  • We follow strict security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

Third-Party Services We Use

We rely on third-party services to process payments and gather limited analytics. These include:

  • Google Analytics – for website visitor statistics.
  • ExtensionPay – for managing payments and subscriptions. ExtensionPay processes transactions through Stripe, a secure payment processor.

These services comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.

Data Retention and Deletion

We only keep data as long as necessary to provide Shade Calendar effectively. If you stop using our service, we delete non-essential data automatically.

  • Payment data is retained as required by financial regulations.
  • Support requests are deleted after 6 months unless still active.
  • Usage analytics are anonymized and do not contain personal identifiers.

You can request data deletion at any time by contacting us.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify users via our website.

The latest version will always be available at shadecalendar.com/privacy-policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this policy or your data, contact us at: