Terms of Service

3.1 Account Creation

To use the Service, you must authenticate via your Linear account using OAuth 2.0. We do not offer email/password registration. By connecting your Linear account, you authorize us to access your Linear data as described in Section 5.

3.2 Account Security

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your Linear account and any devices used to access the Service. You must notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

3.3 Account Deletion

You may delete your account at any time through the Settings page. Upon deletion:

• All your data stored within the Service will be permanently deleted, including issue schedules, preferences, and cached data.
• Your Linear OAuth access token will be revoked.
• This action is irreversible.

5.1 Authorization Scope

When you connect your Linear account, you grant the Service permission to:

• Read your assigned issues, including titles, identifiers, due dates, priorities, states, team information, assignee details, labels, and sub-issue relationships.
• Read available workflow states and labels for your teams.
• Write updates to your issues, including changes to titles, priorities, due dates, states, and labels (when issue editing is enabled in your settings).

5.2 Scope of Access

The Service only accesses issues and data that are visible to you within Linear based on your existing Linear permissions. We do not escalate or modify your Linear access privileges.

5.3 Data Synchronization

The Service periodically synchronizes data from Linear to provide an up-to-date view of your issues. Cached Linear data is stored in our database and refreshed at regular intervals. You may also trigger manual syncs.

5.4 Linear's Terms

Your use of Linear is governed by Linear's own terms of service and privacy policy. We are not responsible for Linear's availability, functionality, or data practices. Any changes Linear makes to their API or service may affect the functionality of Areca.

6.1 Data We Collect

We collect and store the following categories of data:

• Account Information: Your name, email address, and Linear user ID as provided through Linear OAuth.
• Authentication Data: OAuth access tokens and refresh tokens required to maintain your Linear connection.
• User Preferences: Your notification settings, timezone, calendar display preferences, and issue editing preferences.
• Issue Schedules: Scheduling data you create, including start and end times, title overrides, notes, completion status, and duration.
• Cached Linear Data: A local cache of your Linear issue data to improve performance.
• Feedback: Any feedback you voluntarily submit through the in-app feedback form.
• Usage Analytics: Anonymized usage data collected through PostHog.

6.2 How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

• Provide and maintain the Service's core functionality.
• Synchronize and display your Linear issues.
• Store your scheduling preferences and calendar data.
• Send desktop and sound notifications based on your settings.
• Improve the Service through aggregated, anonymized usage analytics.
• Respond to feedback and support requests.

6.3 Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored in a PostgreSQL database hosted on secure infrastructure. Security measures include:

• HTTPS encryption for all data in transit (enforced via HSTS in production).
• Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent cross-site scripting.
• CSRF protection through origin validation.
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse.
• Input validation on all API endpoints.

6.4 Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except:

• Linear: Data is exchanged with Linear's API as necessary to provide the Service's functionality.
• Analytics Providers: Anonymized usage data may be processed by PostHog for analytics purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose data if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

6.5 Data Retention

• Your data is retained for as long as your account is active.
• Upon account deletion, all associated data is permanently removed from our systems, including cached Linear data, schedules, preferences, and feedback.
• OAuth tokens are revoked with Linear upon account deletion.

6.6 Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Delete your account and all associated data at any time.
• Modify your preferences and settings through the Service.
• Revoke Linear OAuth access at any time through your Linear account settings.

For additional rights under GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA, see our Privacy Policy.

7.1 Service Ownership

The Service, including its design, code, features, and documentation, is owned by us and is protected by intellectual property laws. These Terms do not grant you any rights to our trademarks, logos, or branding.

7.2 Your Content

You retain ownership of any content you create within the Service, such as issue schedule notes and title overrides. By using the Service, you grant us a limited license to store and display this content solely to provide the Service to you.

7.3 Feedback

Any feedback, suggestions, or ideas you submit about the Service may be used by us without obligation or compensation to you.

8.1 Availability

We strive to maintain high availability of the Service but do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation. The Service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control, including Linear API outages.

8.2 Modifications

We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Service (or any part thereof) at any time, with or without notice. We will make reasonable efforts to notify you of significant changes that affect your use of the Service.

8.3 Updates to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will notify you through the Service or via email. Your continued use of the Service after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.

12.1 By You

You may terminate your use of the Service at any time by deleting your account through the Settings page.

12.2 By Us

We may suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Grounds for termination include violation of these Terms, abuse of the Service, or conduct that we determine to be harmful to other users or the Service.

12.3 Effect of Termination

Upon termination, your right to use the Service ceases immediately. Sections 7, 9, 10, 11, and 13 shall survive termination.

13.1 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which we operate, without regard to conflict of law principles.

13.2 Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Service shall first be attempted to be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration, unless you opt out within 30 days of accepting these Terms by notifying us in writing.

13.3 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

13.4 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and us regarding the Service and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

13.5 Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be considered a waiver of that right or provision.

13.6 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under them without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms without restriction.