Privacy Policy

CalBar app itself collects no data. This privacy policy covers only website data handling practices.

Last updated: January 2025

Overview

CalBar App: The CalBar application itself collects absolutely no personal data. It reads your calendar events locally through Apple's EventKit framework and never transmits any information to external servers.

Apple Mac App Store: When CalBar is downloaded from the Mac App Store, Apple may collect data related to downloads, purchases, and app usage as governed by Apple's Privacy Policy. This data is not accessible to CalBar.

CalBar Website: This privacy policy covers data handling practices for the CalBar website only, which may collect minimal analytics and technical information as described below.

Data Collection and Processing

CalBar App - No Data Collection:

  • No personal information collected
  • No calendar data transmitted anywhere
  • No analytics or telemetry
  • All calendar reading happens locally via Apple's EventKit

CalBar Website - Minimal Data:

  • IP address (for basic website functionality)
  • Browser type and version (for compatibility)
  • Basic website analytics (page views, referrers)
  • No contact forms - only email communication

Legal Basis for Processing

Data processing occurs under the following legal grounds:

1. Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

  • Website functionality and performance
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Understanding website usage patterns

2. Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

  • Analytics cookies (if applicable)
  • Marketing communications (if opted in)

Data Storage and Security

CalBar App - Complete Local Processing:

  • All calendar processing occurs exclusively on your Mac
  • No data transmission to any servers
  • No cloud sync or external dependencies
  • All app preferences stored locally only

Website Data - Minimal Server Storage:

  • Basic web server logs (temporary)
  • Standard web analytics data
  • Industry-standard encryption for all transmissions
  • No contact forms or user-submitted data stored

Data Processing Location

Data processing may occur outside your country of residence. All processing follows:

  • GDPR requirements (European Union)
  • Applicable international privacy laws
  • Standard contractual clauses for international transfers

Third-Party Processing

App Distribution:

  • Apple Inc. - Handles app distribution, payments, and App Store analytics
  • Apple may collect download, purchase, and usage analytics as per their Privacy Policy
  • Personal information from Apple about individual users is not received

Website Data Sharing:

  • Website hosting provider (Cloudflare Pages)
  • Analytics service (if applicable)
  • Required legal disclosures

The CalBar app itself shares no data with any third parties beyond Apple's App Store distribution requirements.

User Rights

You maintain the right to:

  • Access personal data
  • Request data correction
  • Request data deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Object to processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent

Requests are processed within 30 days, with possible 60-day extension for complex cases.

Data Retention

Specific retention periods:

  • Website analytics: 26 months (standard practice)
  • Web server logs: 30 days
  • App data: Never collected or stored
  • Contact forms: None - email communication only

Children's Privacy

CalBar app and website are not designed for users under 13 years of age and do not knowingly collect data from children.

Automated Processing

Neither CalBar app nor website employ automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.

Mac App Store Privacy Labels

CalBar's App Store privacy label indicates "No Data Collected" because:

  • No data is collected by the CalBar app
  • No data is transmitted to external servers
  • All calendar processing happens locally on your device
  • No analytics, crash reporting, or telemetry

Apple may separately collect data related to App Store usage, downloads, and purchases as governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, which is independent of CalBar's data practices.

Cookie Usage

CalBar website uses essential cookies for basic functionality. We may also use analytics cookies to understand website usage. Cookie settings can be controlled through browser preferences. The CalBar app uses no cookies or tracking.

Policy Updates

Updates to this policy are communicated through one or more of the following:

  • Website updates

Contact Information

For privacy inquiries:

Response provided within reasonable timeframe, targeting resolution of concerns promptly and appropriately.

Authority Contact

Unresolved privacy concerns regarding website data handling may be reported to your national Data Protection Authority (DPA).