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. Data Storage

  • We do not store Google Tasks data on our servers
  • Authentication tokens are used only for API communication and are not permanently stored by us
  • Any local settings are stored securely in the user’s browser using Chrome Storage API
  • Website analytics data is aggregated and anonymized

6. Third-Party Services

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