Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Desqk

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

At Desqk, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in other ways. This policy applies to all Desqk properties, including desqk.com, app.desqk.com, and any other platforms operated by Desqk. Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and other information you provide when creating an account, subscribing to our services, or contacting us.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your use of our website and services, such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
• Payment Information: If you make a purchase or subscribe to premium features, we may collect payment details, such as credit card numbers, although this information is processed securely through third-party payment processors.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may track your preferences and activities to improve functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To create and manage your account, provide access to our features, and deliver services you have requested.
• Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and send important notifications regarding your account or our services.
• Personalization: To personalize your experience on our website by displaying content and features that may be relevant to you.
• Marketing and Promotions: To send you promotional materials, newsletters, or offers related to our services (you may opt out of these communications at any time).
• Improvement and Analytics: To analyze how users interact with our website and services to improve functionality, fix issues, and optimize user experience.

3. Google API Services Usage

Our application integrates with Google services, including Google Calendar and Gmail, to enhance the task management experience. This integration is crucial to allow users to synchronize tasks with their personal schedules and manage communications within one platform.

When You connect Your Google account, we may request access to:

• Google Calendar – to create, update, and retrieve calendar events to sync with Your tasks.
• Gmail – to display emails and manage work-related communication efficiently.

We comply with Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements. We do not use, share, or store Google user data for any purpose other than providing the intended service functionalities.

Clarification of Data Scope Usage

• Types of Data Collected from Google Services:
  • Email data (subject, sender, timestamp, and content only for preview).
  • Calendar event details (event name, time, description) for task synchronization.
• How We Use Google Data:
  • Displaying emails within the platform to help You manage communications efficiently.
  • Synchronizing Your task deadlines with Your personal Google Calendar.
  • Sending reminders or updates for tasks through calendar events.
• Data Sharing and Storage:
  • We do not share Your Google account data with third parties.
  • We do not store Gmail email contents on our servers.
  • We do not use data obtained from Google Workspace APIs to develop, improve, or train generalised AI or machine learning models.
  • You can revoke access at any time via Google security settings.

4. Why These Integrations Are Important

Desqk is a personal task management platform that aims to centralize productivity tools in one place. By integrating Gmail and Google Calendar, we ensure users can manage incoming messages, plan tasks efficiently, and synchronize their schedules without switching between multiple apps.

5. Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy and will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website or processing payments (e.g., payment processors, hosting providers, etc.). These providers are required to keep your information confidential and are not allowed to use it for any other purpose.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, in response to legal requests, or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the safety of others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Desqk, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner. We will notify you of any such change in control of your personal data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights concerning your personal data, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct your personal data by accessing your account settings or contacting us directly.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the "unsubscribe" link in emails or by contacting us directly.
• Cookies: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside of [Insert Country] and use our services, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to such transfers and acknowledge that your personal data will be subject to the privacy laws of the destination country.

9. Children’s Privacy

Desqk does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: hi@desqk.com

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