Last Updated: August 12, 2025
What BoldCal Does
BoldCal is a Chrome extension that displays weather forecasts directly in your Google Calendar. It shows daily temperature ranges, precipitation chances, and hourly weather information to help you plan your activities.
Information We Collect
Location Data Only
We collect your location (GPS coordinates or IP address) solely to provide accurate weather forecasts for your area.
What We DON'T Collect:
- ✗Personal information (name, email, address)
- ✗Browsing history or website content
- ✗Calendar events or personal data
- ✗Financial or payment information
- ✗Authentication credentials
- ✗Communications or messages
- ✗User activity tracking
How We Collect, Use & Share Your Data
Data Collection
- •GPS coordinates (when you allow location access)
- •IP address (as fallback for location detection)
- •Unit preferences (Celsius/Fahrenheit, metric/imperial)
Data Use
- •Fetch accurate weather forecasts for your location
- •Save your preferences locally on your device
- •Cache weather data to improve performance
Data Sharing
All parties who receive your data:
- 1.BoldCal Proxy Server (boldcal.com)
- 2.National Weather Service (NWS)
- 3.MET Norway
- 4.IP API (ipapi.co)
Important: Your location is shared only with weather services to provide forecasts. No personal information, browsing history, or calendar data is ever shared.
Data Storage & Security
- Local Storage: All settings are stored locally on your device using Chrome's secure storage API
- No Cloud Storage: We do not store your data on our servers
- Automatic Deletion: Uninstalling the extension removes all stored data
- Secure APIs: Weather data comes from trusted government sources (NWS, MET Norway)
Third-Party Privacy Policies
The following services receive your location data and have their own privacy policies:
We do not control these third-party services' data practices. Please review their privacy policies for details.
Your Rights & Control
- Location Control: You can manually set your location or disable location detection
- Data Deletion: Uninstall the extension to remove all stored data
- Settings Access: All preferences are accessible through the extension popup
- No Account Required: The extension works without registration or login
Chrome Web Store Compliance
We certify that BoldCal:
- Does not sell or transfer user data to third parties
- Does not use data for purposes unrelated to weather forecasting
- Does not use data for creditworthiness or lending purposes
- Follows Chrome Web Store Developer Program Policies
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the extension after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.