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Privacy Policy

April 1, 2025  • 5 min read

Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Kind Calendar's Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

What Information We Collect

  • Account Information: Email and password when you register
  • Calendar Data: Your schedules and calendar configurations
  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information
  • CRM Data: Contact information and communications for customer support and relationship management

We only collect information that is necessary to provide you with our services.

How We Use Your Information

  1. Provide Our Service: To operate and maintain Kind Calendar
  2. Improve Our Service: To understand how users interact with our platform
  3. Communication: To respond to your requests and provide support
  4. Relationship Management: To manage our relationship with you through our CRM
  5. Security: To protect our services and your data
  6. Legal Requirements: To comply with applicable laws

Your Privacy Rights

  • Access: View your personal data
  • Correction: Update incorrect information
  • Deletion: Request removal of your data
  • Export: Download your data
  • Opt-out: Control your communication preferences

Data Security

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted during transmission
  • Regular Audits: We perform security checks regularly
  • Limited Access: Only authorized personnel can access user data

Data Sharing

  • With Your Permission: When you choose to share calendars
  • Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our service
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law

Cookies

  • Essential: Necessary for the operation of our service
  • Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our platform. Google Analytics may transfer data to the United States. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting Google Analytics Opt-out

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: For analytics cookies and marketing communications
  • Contract Performance: To provide our services
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our service and security
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements

International Transfers

  • Google Analytics: Data may be transferred to the United States under EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • HubSpot CRM: Data may be transferred to the United States under EU Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Safeguards: All service providers must comply with equivalent data protection standards

Payment Processing

Payment Methods

  1. PayPal
  2. Bitcoin (BTC)
  3. Bitcoin Lightning Network

PayPal Payments

  • You will be redirected to PayPal's secure platform
  • PayPal processes and stores your payment information
  • We only receive transaction confirmation and basic payment details
  • PayPal's handling of your data is governed by their Privacy Policy

Cryptocurrency Payments

  • Payments are processed through our self-hosted BTCPay Server
  • No personal financial information is required or stored
  • We only collect:
    • Transaction ID
    • Payment amount
    • Transaction timestamp
    • Payment status

Bitcoin Privacy Considerations

  • Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public blockchain
  • Transaction amounts and addresses are publicly visible
  • We do not link Bitcoin addresses to user identities
  • New payment addresses are generated for each transaction

Lightning Network Privacy Considerations

  • Lightning payments provide enhanced privacy
  • Payment routing information is not publicly recorded
  • Invoice data is temporary and expires after payment
  • Maximum payment limits may apply for Lightning transactions

Payment Data We Store

  • Transaction ID
  • Payment amount and currency
  • Payment status
  • Date of transaction
  • Payment method used

Payment Security

  • All payment communications are encrypted using SSL/TLS
  • Our BTCPay Server is self-hosted, ensuring maximum privacy
  • We do not store private keys or sensitive payment details
  • Bitcoin and Lightning payments are non-reversible
  • PayPal transactions follow their standard security protocols

Third-Party Services

Data Retention

  • Account data: Until you delete your account
  • Calendar data: Until you delete your account or specific events
  • CRM data: Retained as necessary for business relationship
  • Transaction records: Kept for 5 years for accounting purposes
  • Google Analytics data: 26 months (default setting)
  • Expired Lightning invoices: Automatically deleted

Minimum Age

You must be at least 16 years old to use Kind Calendar. If you are under 16, you need consent from your parent or legal guardian.

Contact Us

  • You can contact us about privacy concerns through our Contact form

FAQ

  • How can I delete my account?
    • Go to your profile settings and select the delete account option
  • Who can see my calendar?
    • Only people you explicitly share it with
  • How secure is my data?
    • We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information

Updates to This Policy

  • Version 1.0.0: Initial privacy policy
  • We will notify you of any material changes to this policy

By using Kind Calendar, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.

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