LinCal Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains what information LinCal collects, how we use it, and what data we store. By using our service, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Data Controller & Contact Information
The data controller responsible for the processing of your data is Rolf Mistelbacher / fresh van root.
If you have any questions or requests regarding your data, you can contact us at: office [at] freshvanroot.com.
2. Information We Collect
LinCal is designed to be a private and secure tool for your Linear workflow. We do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, contact information.
We use your Linear user ID and the email address associated with it as the primary identifier to isolate and manage your settings.
3. Data We Store
We store the following information to provide a persistent and customized user experience:
- User Activities: We track user login sessions and the start time of each session for engagement analytics. We record your Linear user ID as the primary identifier to track user sessions.
- User Settings: We store your user id, workspace id. This data is saved to a PostgreSQL database and persists across login sessions.
- Linear Data: We access and display your Linear issues, their details (title, description, due date), and other related information (assignee ID, team, labels) from the Linear API. This data is currently cached in-memory and not stored in our database.
- Web Analytics: We use the privacy-focused analytics software Fathom to track user engagement and sessions without collecting any personally identifiable information.
4. How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect solely to provide and improve the LinCal service.
- Your Linear user ID is used to link your settings and filter preferences to your sessions, ensuring your custom views are consistent.
- Session analytics helps us understand user engagement and how the app's functionality and user experience.
- User settings are used to maintain your display preferences and filter configurations, so the app looks and feels the way you left it.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data based on two legal grounds:
- Performance of a Contract: The processing is necessary to provide you with the LinCal service as requested by you.
- Legitimate Interests: We have a legitimate interest in using your data for service analytics and to improve the app's functionality and user experience.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you revoke LinCal's access from your Linear account, your stored data will be permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days.
7. Your Rights
As a user, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to have any inaccurate data corrected.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that your data be deleted.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: You have the right to request that we limit the way we process your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact the Data Controller at the email address provided in Section 1.
8. Third-Party Services
LinCal uses the Linear API to function. Your use of LinCal is also governed by the terms and privacy policies of Linear. We use a privacy-focused analytics software called Fathom to track user engagement and sessions.
9. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on our website.