Privacy Policy - ClientWave

Introduction

ClientWave ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our application.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

Name and contact information (email, phone number)
Business information (company name, website, address)
Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
Profile photos, logos, and signatures
Client and invoice data
Communication preferences and notification settings

Google Calendar Integration

When you connect your Google Calendar, we collect and store:

OAuth access and refresh tokens (encrypted)
Your Google Calendar email address
Permission to create calendar events on your behalf

Automatically Collected Information

Usage data and analytics
Device information and IP address
Browser type and version
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Process payments and send invoices
Create and manage calendar events (when authorized)
Send notifications and service updates
Respond to your requests and provide customer support
Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
Prevent fraud and ensure security
Comply with legal obligations

Google Calendar Data Usage

When you connect your Google Calendar, we use your calendar data solely to:

Automatically create calendar events for confirmed bookings
Add booking attendees to calendar invitations
Sync your bookings with your Google Calendar

We do not read, modify, or access any of your existing calendar events. We only create new events based on bookings made through ClientWave. You can disconnect Google Calendar at any time from your profile settings.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Stripe (payments), Cloudinary (file storage), email services
Your Clients: Information necessary for invoicing and booking confirmations
Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

Encryption of sensitive data (OAuth tokens, payment information)
Secure HTTPS connections
Regular security audits and updates
Access controls and authentication

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access, update, or delete your personal information
Disconnect Google Calendar integration at any time
Opt out of marketing communications
Request a copy of your data
Request deletion of your account and associated data

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Children's Privacy

ClientWave is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@clientwave.app
Website: https://www.clientwave.app

Google API Services

ClientWave's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.