Privacy Policy for Telegram Bot Simka

Last updated: 21.02.25

1. Introduction

This document describes how the Telegram bot Simka (“we”, “our”, or “bot”) collects, uses, and protects the information you provide when using our service.

2. Information We Collect

Our bot collects and processes the following Google user data:

• Your Google Calendar data (events, schedules, and calendar settings)
• Your Google account email address
• Calendar sharing settings and permissions

Additional data we collect:

• Your Telegram ID
• Your chat interactions with the bot
• Time zone preferences
• Notification preferences

3. Use of Information

We use the collected information solely for:

• Creating and managing your personal Google Calendar
• Sending notifications about events in your calendar via Telegram
• Improving the bot’s functionality and user experience
• Technical support and problem resolution

We do NOT use your data for:

• Advertising (targeted or otherwise)
• Selling to third parties
• Marketing purposes
• Training AI models
• Creating databases for purposes other than providing our service

4. Data Sharing and Transfer

We share your data ONLY with the following parties for the specified purposes:

• Google Calendar API (to create and manage your calendar)
• Telegram API (to send you notifications)

We DO NOT:

• Sell your data to third parties
• Share your data with data brokers
• Transfer your data to information resellers
• Use your data for credit assessment
• Share your data for advertising purposes

5. Data Protection

We implement the following security measures to protect your data:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure HTTPS protocols for all API communications
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure cloud storage with encryption at rest
• Regular backup procedures
• Monitoring systems for unauthorized access attempts

6. Data Storage and Retention

• We store your data only for the duration necessary to provide our services
• Data is automatically deleted when you unlink your Google Calendar
• You can request immediate deletion of your data at any time
• Inactive accounts are reviewed and may be deleted after 12 months of inactivity

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request the deletion of your data
• Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time
• Export your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at simka.telegram.bot@gmail.com

8. Changes to Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through our Simka bot and require renewed consent if necessary.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the use of your data, please contact us at:

• Email: simka.telegram.bot@gmail.com

10. Consent

By using our Simka bot, you agree to this privacy policy and consent to the collection and processing of your data as described above.