Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Meetavel collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
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Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or use our services, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Profile information (bio, timezone, contact details)
- Calendar integration data (Google Calendar, Zoom)
- Meeting preferences and availability settings
We access your Google Calendar information only with your explicit consent, and only to read your availability and create meetings you initiate from the Meetavel platform.
In addition to the primary calendar, Meetavel may access and display availability from other calendars associated with your Google account (e.g., shared, subscribed, or delegated calendars), provided they are marked as selected and visible by you in your calendar settings.
Meeting Data
- Meeting details (title, date, time, participants)
- Guest information provided during booking
- Meeting notes and messages
- Video conferencing links and meeting recordings (if enabled)
Technical Information
- IP address and browser information
- Device type and operating system
- Usage analytics and performance data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
With Your Consent
When you explicitly authorize us to connect with third-party services such as Google Calendar or Zoom, we only access and share information necessary to provide the functionality you requested (e.g., viewing availability, creating or modifying calendar events).
Service Providers
With trusted partners who help us operate our platform (hosting, email delivery, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and the safety of our users.
Meeting Participants
Basic meeting information is shared with invited participants as necessary to facilitate meetings.
Google User Data Usage
How We Use Google Calendar Data
Meetavel integrates with Google Calendar to provide scheduling functionality. Here's specifically how we use your Google data:
- Calendar Reading: We read your calendar events to determine your availability for scheduling meetings
- Event Creation: We create calendar events when you schedule meetings through our platform
- Event Updates: We modify calendar events when you reschedule or update meeting details
- Availability Display: We display your busy/free times to meeting participants for scheduling purposes
Scope of Access
We request the following minimal Google Calendar permissions:
https://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.readonly- Read-only access to view your calendar events and availabilityhttps://www.googleapis.com/auth/calendar.events- Limited access to create and modify calendar events that you initiate through Meetavel
Important: We only access calendar data when you're actively using Meetavel features that require it. We do not continuously monitor or access your calendar data in the background. We use the most restrictive permissions necessary for our functionality.
Data Minimization
We only access and store the minimum amount of Google data necessary to provide our scheduling services. We do not access or store the content of your private calendar events beyond what's necessary for scheduling coordination.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Core Service Functionality
- Creating and managing your Meetavel account
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings
- Displaying availability to meeting participants
- Sending meeting reminders and notifications
Calendar Integration
- Reading your calendar to determine availability
- Creating calendar events for scheduled meetings
- Updating meeting details in your calendar
- Syncing meeting changes across platforms
Communication
- Sending meeting invitations and confirmations
- Providing customer support
- Sending important service updates
Service Improvement
- Analyzing usage patterns to improve our platform
- Ensuring platform security and preventing abuse
- Troubleshooting technical issues
Data Security and Protection
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information and Google user data:
Technical Safeguards
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3 and at rest using AES-256 encryption
- Secure Authentication: OAuth 2.0 for Google integration with secure token management
- Access Controls: Role-based access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
- Regular Security Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Secure Infrastructure: Hosting on industry-standard cloud platforms with enterprise-grade security
Administrative Safeguards
- Staff Training: Regular privacy and security training for all team members
- Background Checks: Security screening for personnel with data access
- Incident Response: Defined procedures for handling potential security incidents
- Data Minimization: Collection and processing limited to necessary data only
Physical Safeguards
- Secure Data Centers: Data stored in certified, physically secure facilities
- Environmental Controls: Fire suppression, climate control, and power redundancy
- Access Monitoring: 24/7 surveillance and restricted physical access to servers
Security Incident Reporting
If you suspect a security incident or unauthorized access to your account, please contact us immediately at security@meetavel.com. We will investigate and respond promptly to protect your data.
Data Retention and Deletion
Google User Data Retention
We retain Google user data only as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Calendar Access Tokens: Stored securely and refreshed as needed while you use our service
- Calendar Event Data: Cached temporarily (up to 24 hours) to improve performance, then automatically deleted
- Availability Information: Processed in real-time and not permanently stored
- Meeting Events: Created events remain in your Google Calendar under your control
Account Data Retention
- Active Accounts: Data retained while your account is active and for 30 days after last login
- Meeting History: Kept for 2 years for support and legal compliance purposes
- Communication Records: Support conversations retained for 3 years
- Analytics Data: Anonymized usage data retained for 2 years for service improvement
Data Deletion Rights
You have the following options to delete your data:
- Revoke Google Access: Disconnect Google Calendar integration at any time through your account settings
- Delete Account: Request complete account deletion through your account settings or by contacting us
- Data Export: Request a copy of your data before deletion
- Automatic Deletion: Inactive accounts are automatically deleted after 1 year of inactivity
Deletion Process
When you delete your account:
- All personal data is deleted within 30 days
- Google Calendar access is immediately revoked
- Meeting events in your Google Calendar remain under your control
- Some data may be retained longer for legal compliance (anonymized)
- Backups are securely destroyed within 90 days
Legal Retention Requirements
Some data may be retained longer when required by law, such as financial records for tax purposes or data needed for ongoing legal proceedings. This data is anonymized when possible and deleted as soon as legally permissible.
Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access and Portability
Request a copy of your personal data in a machine-readable format.
Correction
Update or correct inaccurate personal information through your account settings.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements.
Restriction
Limit how we process your personal data in certain circumstances.
Objection
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Withdraw Consent
Revoke consent for Google Calendar integration or marketing communications at any time.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@meetavel.com or use the settings in your account dashboard. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on November 5, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you by email and update the date above.