Effective date: August 19, 2025
BetterCampus ("we," "us," "our") provides a browser extension and related sites that enhance the Canvas LMS experience. In some places our product or listings may still refer to "BetterCanvas" during a brand transition; this policy applies to both names. Questions or requests: hello@bettercampus.com.
This notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you use:
We aim to collect the minimum data needed to run the service. We do not sell personal information and do not use your data for cross‑context behavioral advertising.
Google Calendar: If you connect it, we access event metadata limited to what's needed for push/pull features (see "Google Calendar integration").
We may use de‑identified or aggregated data that cannot reasonably be linked to you.
You're always in control. If you connect Google Calendar, we request the minimum scopes needed to power two user‑visible toggles:
What it does: Creates or updates events on your selected Google Calendar for classes, assignments, and due dates you choose to push.
Data used/stored: We store only what's required to keep those events in sync (e.g., Google event IDs, timestamps, and the fields we created/updated).
What we don't do: We don't read unrelated events when only pushing.
What it does: Reads event summaries, start/end times, IDs, and calendar names from calendars you select, so your external events appear alongside coursework in our calendar tool.
Data used/stored: We cache limited event metadata to render your calendar quickly. We do not ingest event descriptions or attachments unless a specific feature clearly needs them (and you enable it).
We store OAuth tokens and Google event IDs securely to keep things in sync.
All Google data is transmitted over HTTPS; access to tokens is restricted by least privilege.
You can disconnect Google Calendar in our settings and revoke our access anytime in your Google Account (Security → Third‑party access).
When you disconnect, we stop access immediately and delete stored Google tokens and event IDs within 30 days.
Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to Google's Limited Use requirements. We only use Google data to provide or improve user‑facing features you see, we don't sell it, and human access is limited to cases like security or support with your consent.
We use service providers (hosting, analytics, error monitoring, support tooling) who process data on our instructions and may only use it to provide their services to us. We do not share Google Calendar data with third parties except as needed to provide the feature, comply with law, or with your explicit direction.
We maintain an up‑to‑date list of core subprocessors and their roles at bettercampus.com/subprocessors.
You may have rights to access, correct, delete, port, restrict/oppose processing, and withdraw consent. You can also complain to your local data protection authority.
We do not sell or share personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. If that changes, we'll provide a "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link and honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.
If your state law grants additional rights (access, delete, correct, portability, limit the use of sensitive personal information), you can exercise them by emailing hello@bettercampus.com.
Verification: We may request information to verify your identity and protect your account.
Timing: We aim to respond within 45 days (and may extend where allowed by law).
Appeal: If we deny a request, you may ask us to review the decision at the same email; we'll explain our reasons and how to contact your regulator.
Browser DNT signals lack a common standard, so we do not respond to DNT. We do honor GPC for applicable opt‑outs under state law.
We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us and we'll delete it.
We are a direct‑to‑student tool. Unless we enter into a written agreement with an institution designating us as a school official, we do not operate under FERPA on a school's behalf.
We operate in the United States. If we transfer personal data internationally, we use appropriate safeguards (for example, EU Standard Contractual Clauses for EEA/UK users) and apply additional measures as needed.
We use industry‑standard safeguards, including encryption in transit, restricted token access, and least‑privilege internal controls. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we work continuously to protect your information.
We'll update this page when we make material changes and adjust the Effective date above. For significant changes, we'll provide a more prominent notice (for example, in‑product).
Questions or requests: hello@bettercampus.com