Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you use FriendTime:

• Account information: Your name, email address, and profile picture provided by Google when you sign in.
• Google Calendar data: Free/busy availability information used solely to suggest event times. We do not store your calendar events.
• Event data: Event names, descriptions, dates, and cover images you create.
• Guest information: Names, email addresses, and phone numbers you provide when inviting guests.
• Usage data: Basic logs of how you interact with the Service for debugging and improvement.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and operate the FriendTime service
• Send event invitations and notifications via email and SMS on your behalf
• Check your Google Calendar availability to suggest event times
• Create and manage Google Calendar events when you choose to sync
• Improve the Service and diagnose technical issues

3. SMS Messaging

When you provide a guest's phone number and send an SMS invite, that number is used solely to deliver the event invitation and date confirmation notifications. We use Twilio to deliver SMS messages.

• Phone numbers are never sold or shared with third parties for marketing.
• Recipients can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
• Message frequency depends on event activity (typically 1–3 messages per event).
• Standard carrier message and data rates may apply.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:

• Service providers: Twilio (SMS delivery), SendGrid (email delivery), Google (authentication and calendar), and our hosting providers (Render, Vercel). These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Other event participants: Your name is visible to other guests of events you join. Hosts can see guest names and email addresses.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users.

5. Google API Data

FriendTime uses Google APIs to authenticate users and access Google Calendar. Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We only access free/busy data — we do not read, store, or share the content of your calendar events.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account and event data for as long as your account is active. You may delete individual events at any time. To request deletion of your account and all associated data, contact us at contact@puglysoftware.com.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication tokens, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children's Privacy

FriendTime is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, contact us at contact@puglysoftware.com.