This privacy policy document is to clearly state and provides information on what, how and why personal data or information is collected, used and disclosed when this software is utilized and the choices you have associated with that data.
The objective of this policy document is to provide an open environment between developer and users of this software by openly stating what information the developer collects or not. By utilizing this software, it means you accept all the terms and conditions of the developer peculiar to only Facebook Event Sync software. This Policy applies to this software and the developer would not be held responsible for the content or privacy practices on any third party app not operated by the developer to which this software links or that links to this software, therefore it is advisable to read up the privacy policies of third party services that may be linked to this software.
For better and enhanced utilization of Facebook Event Sync, the software is designed to request provision of certain personally identifiable information. This permission needs to be enabled for the software to work properly on the device on which the software's services are intended.
The permissions are;
- Calendar.
- Contacts.
With the calendar permission enabled, the app can;
- Read calendar events and details.
- Add or modify calendar events, and send emails to guests without owner's knowledge.
With the contacts permission enabled, the app can;
- find accounts on the device.
Facebook Event Sync have some other capabilities, which are functions the software can remotely effect on its own. They include;
- have full network access: The app is capable of creating network sockets and can use customized network protocols. This capability does not require the software to send data to the internet.
- read sync settings: The app is capable of reading sync settings for an account.
- toggle sync on and off: This allows the allow to modify the sync settings for an account.
- read sync statistics: This allows the app to read sync stats for an account, including the history of sync events and how much data is synced.
The Facebook Event Sync app accesses events from your Facebook account and stores them on your Android device. so that Android calendar apps can access them. No other apps are granted access to your Facebook profile, and only information from your Facebook profile is needed by the app to fulfil its functionality is accessed. No information about the user or any other personal information is shared with the developer of the app or any third party.
The information that may be collected with these permissions are stored locally on the device and the developer has no access to that information.
These permissions can be revoked when they are not needed, this is privy to only devices running Android 6.0 upward.
The developer doesn't collect personally identifiable data. Only except when you send crash logs.
The developer doesn't collect usage data.
The developer distributes this software via channels like F-Droid and GitHub where download counts are not maintained. So the developer has no knowledge or way to acquire knowledge that the user has installed or is using this software. The developer also distributes this software via google play store, but, the developer is not privy to this information either.
The application allows you to send logs to the developer to help with the diagnosis of sync problems and bugs. The logs contain no personal or identifying information, however, your identity may be revealed through your email address.
The developer guarantees that no part of the logs nor the email address of the sender nor any other information about the sender will be shared with a 3rd party, and the email and the logs will be deleted by the developer as soon as they are not needed anymore.
Facebook Event Sync is still a project under active development and the developer needs to get information when it doesn't work to make it work.
If you encounter any error while using the software, please open an issue on GitHub and it will be fixed. In a case where the app crashes, try to include logcats in your reports, when possible.
Facebook Event Sync depends on the services of third-party libraries to facilitate its utilization, and to perform service-related services, or, to assist in analyzing how the services of the software are used. These third parties don't have access to your Personal Data but are used only to perform some tasks on the developer's behalf.
Facebook Event Sync contains links to other services that are not directly operated by the developer. If you click on a third party library webpage or license URL, you will be directed to that third party's site. The developer has no control over and assumes no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
The security of your data is important, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure therefore the developer doesn't guarantee its absolute security.
The developer may update this policy as there will be further development of the software and these developments may not be consistent with this current policy. It is advisable to check this policy occasionally for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are made on this document.
Facebook Event Sync is developed in good faith and for general use. The developer will not be held accountable for how you decide to use this software and will not be liable for any losses and/or damages in connection with the use of the software.
Contributions to this project are welcomed. Contributions, suggestions or bug reports and fixes can be made by opening an issue or creating pull requests. Read our contribution guidelines here to get started.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or any other issue relating to the Facebook Event Sync project, please contact us here.