Privacy policy

Effective Date: 04-13-2026

This Privacy Policy describes how ProactiveAnts (https://proactiveants.com) and its related browser extensions and services handle user information.

1. Overview

ProactiveAnts provides productivity tools, including browser-based extensions that help users create and manage tasks, including integration with Google Tasks.

We are committed to protecting user privacy and ensuring transparency. We do not sell or misuse user data.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • The ProactiveAnts website (https://proactiveants.com)
  • All associated browser extensions published by ProactiveAnts, including extensions that integrate with Google services such as Google Tasks

3. Information We Access

Depending on the features used, we may access the following data:

A. Google Account Data (via Extensions)

When using our Chrome extensions with Google integration, we may access:

  • Google account identity (for authentication only)
  • Google Tasks data (task lists and tasks)
  • OAuth access tokens (temporarily used for API requests)

This access occurs only after explicit user consent via Google OAuth.

B. Browser Data (Extension Usage)

Our extensions may temporarily access:

  • Active tab information (URL, title, selected text)
  • User-triggered page content (only when explicitly requested by the user)

C. Website Data

When visiting https://proactiveants.com, we may collect:

  • Basic usage analytics (e.g., page views, device type, browser type)
  • Non-personally identifiable information

4. How We Use Information

We use the collected information solely to:

  • Provide core functionality of extensions (e.g., creating Google Tasks)
  • Improve user experience and performance
  • Enable user-initiated actions such as creating tasks from web content
  • Maintain and improve our website and tools

We do not use data for advertising profiling or resale.

5. Google User Data, Retention, and Deletion

Our Chrome extension uses Google authentication (OAuth) to access your Google Tasks data only for the purpose of providing the extension’s core functionality.

We do not sell, share, or transfer your Google user data to third parties.

Task data retrieved through Google APIs may be temporarily stored locally on your device using browser storage mechanisms such as cache or extension storage (for example, chrome.storage) to improve performance and user experience. This locally stored data is retained only as long as necessary for the extension to function properly and may be automatically refreshed or removed by the extension.

We do not store your Google user data on external servers controlled by us.

You may delete locally stored data at any time by:

  • clearing your browser cache and extension storage,
  • uninstalling the extension, or
  • using any in-extension clear/reset option, if available.

You may also revoke the extension’s access to your Google account at any time through your Google Account permissions page:

https://myaccount.google.com/permissions

Once access is revoked or the extension is uninstalled, the extension will no longer be able to access your Google Tasks data.

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

6. Data Storage

  • We do not store personal data on our servers.
  • Any data used by the extension is stored locally on the user’s device using browser storage mechanisms and is used solely to support functionality and improve user experience.
  • We take reasonable measures to protect data stored within the extension environment.

We use the following third-party services:

  • Google APIs (Google Tasks API, OAuth 2.0) for authentication and task management
  • Google Analytics (if enabled) for website traffic analysis

These services operate under their own privacy policies.

7. Permissions in Chrome Extensions

Our extensions may request the following permissions:

  • Identity – to authenticate users with Google securely
  • Storage – to store user preferences locally
  • ActiveTab – to interact with the current tab when user initiates an action
  • Scripting – to extract page content when creating tasks
  • Host permissions (Google APIs) – to communicate with Google Tasks services

All permissions are used strictly for user-initiated functionality.

8. Data Sharing

We do not:

  • Sell user data
  • Share user data with third parties
  • Use data for advertising purposes

We only communicate with Google APIs when required by user actions.

9. Data Security

We implement secure practices including:

  • OAuth 2.0 secure authentication via Google
  • HTTPS encryption for all API requests
  • Minimal data retention approach

10. User Rights and Control

Users can:

  • Revoke Google account access at any time via Google Account settings
  • Uninstall browser extensions to remove all local data
  • Clear browser storage via Chrome settings
  • Stop using the website or services at any time

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us:

Website: https://proactiveants.com
Email: chamal@proactiveants.com