Privacy Policy - Teams Always Online

Last Updated: January 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Teams Always Online ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use the Teams Always Online Chrome extension (the "Extension").

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Stored Locally

The Extension stores the following information locally on your device using Chrome's local storage:

• Your enable/disable preference
• Weekly schedule configuration (work hours and time slots)
• Language preference
• Extension state (active/inactive)

This information never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any external servers.

1.2 Information Sent to Our Servers

For license verification and trial management purposes only, we collect:

• Microsoft Teams email address: Used solely to verify your license status, check trial eligibility, and process subscription-related requests if you choose to upgrade to premium.

We do NOT collect:

• Personal communications
• Web browsing history
• Location data
• Health information
• Authentication credentials (beyond Teams email for license verification)
• Website content
• User activity patterns beyond license verification
• Any data for analytics, advertising, or tracking purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 License Verification

Your Microsoft Teams email address is used exclusively to:

• Verify active license status
• Check trial eligibility and expiration dates
• Process payment-related requests (only if you choose to upgrade)

2.2 Local Functionality

All schedule and preference data is stored locally on your device and used only to provide the Extension's core functionality (maintaining Teams presence during configured hours).

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

3.1 Payment Processing

If you choose to upgrade to a premium subscription, payment processing is handled by Stripe, a third-party payment processor. Stripe collects and processes payment information according to their own privacy policy. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.

3.2 No Other Third-Party Sharing

We do NOT:

• Sell your personal information
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use third-party analytics services
• Share data for marketing purposes
• Transfer data to data brokers

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information:

• All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
• Email addresses are stored securely on our servers
• Local storage data is protected by Chrome's built-in security
• Access to our servers is restricted and monitored

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

• Local data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the Extension or clear browser data
• Email addresses: Retained on our servers only as long as necessary for license verification and trial management, or as required by law

6. Your Rights and Controls

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we have stored
• Correction: Update or correct your information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Opt-out: Discontinue use of the Extension at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact form on our website.

7. Children's Privacy

The Extension is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Users

If you are using the Extension from outside the jurisdiction where our servers are located, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in that jurisdiction. By using the Extension, you consent to such transfer.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through the Extension or via email

Your continued use of the Extension after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

11. Consent

By using the Teams Always Online Extension, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Extension.