Privacy Policy
Last Updated: November 3, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Pic to Event ("we", "our", or "the extension") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our Chrome browser extension.
Quick Summary: We process images you send through the extension to extract event information. We do not store your images permanently or collect personal data without your consent.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Images You Process
When you use the extension to process an image:
- Images are sent via HTTPS to our secure API server at
api.alwayshello.com
- Images are processed to extract event information (name, date, time, location)
- Images are immediately deleted after processing
- We do not permanently store your images
1.2 Usage Analytics (Optional)
If you opt-in to analytics in the extension settings, we may collect:
- Number of events created
- Feature usage statistics (e.g., screenshot capture, context menu usage)
- Error reports to improve the extension
- General usage patterns (anonymized)
Note: Analytics are opt-in and can be disabled at any time in the extension settings.
1.3 Local Storage
The extension stores the following data locally on your device:
- Your extension settings and preferences
- Recently processed calendar links (for quick access)
- Daily event count (for badge display)
- Theme preference (light/dark mode)
This data never leaves your device unless you choose to sync Chrome settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Process Images: Extract event information and generate Google Calendar links
- Improve the Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
- Provide Support: Help troubleshoot issues you may encounter
- Optimize Performance: Monitor API response times and reliability
3. Data Sharing and Third Parties
3.1 Google Calendar
When you click "Open in Google Calendar", you are redirected to Google's service. Their privacy policy applies to that interaction. We do not send any data directly to Google.
3.2 Sharing Features
When you use sharing features (Email, WhatsApp, Telegram), the calendar link is shared through those platforms. Each platform's privacy policy applies to that sharing action.
3.3 No Selling of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Data Security
We implement security measures to protect your information:
- HTTPS Encryption: All data transmitted to our API uses secure HTTPS connections
- No Permanent Storage: Images are processed in memory and immediately discarded
- Minimal Permissions: The extension only requests necessary permissions
- Manifest V3: Built with Chrome's latest security standards
5. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights:
- Opt-Out of Analytics: Disable analytics in the extension settings at any time
- Clear Local Data: Remove the extension to delete all locally stored data
- Data Access: Since we don't permanently store your data, there's no data to access or delete from our servers
- Uninstall: You can uninstall the extension at any time from Chrome's extensions page
6. Children's Privacy
Our extension is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through:
8. Data Retention
Our data retention practices:
- Images: Deleted immediately after processing (within seconds)
- API Logs: Stored for up to 30 days for debugging purposes (no image data included)
- Analytics Data: Retained for up to 12 months (if opted-in)
- Local Storage: Retained until you uninstall the extension or clear Chrome data
9. International Users
The extension and API services are operated from the United States. If you use the extension from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the US.
10. Cookie Policy
This extension does not use cookies. All settings are stored in Chrome's local storage API, which is isolated to your browser and not transmitted to our servers.
11. Permissions Explained
The extension requests the following permissions:
- contextMenus: To add right-click menu option for images
- activeTab: To capture screenshots when you use the keyboard shortcut
- storage: To save your settings and preferences locally
- notifications: To show processing status updates
- Host permission (api.alwayshello.com): To send images to our API for processing
By using the Pic to Event Chrome Extension, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the extension.