Shepherd Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 28, 2026

Introduction

Shepherd ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to transparency about our data practices. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding information when you use Shepherd's Chrome extension and cloud services ("Services").

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Account information when you sign up
Content you provide to the Services

Information Collected Automatically

We collect information about how you use our Services, including:

Usage patterns and interactions
Technical information about your device and browser
Content necessary to provide our Services

Enhanced Features

When you enable certain features, we may collect additional information to improve functionality and user experience. We employ industry-standard practices to handle sensitive information appropriately.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

To deliver and support the Service, along with optional features that improve functionality and enhance the user experience.
To establish, maintain, and manage your account.
To enhance and evolve the Service and perform research, including troubleshooting and fixing problems that affect performance.
To stay in touch with you by providing updates, Service-related information, and event notifications.
To identify, prevent, and investigate fraudulent activity, abuse, security breaches, and Terms of Service violations.
To meet legal requirements and safeguard the rights, security, privacy, and assets of users and other parties.
To uphold our Terms of Service and other relevant agreements.

Information Sharing

We may share information with:

Third-Party Service Providers: External vendors who assist with hosting, analytics, customer assistance, and other operational needs.
Corporate Transactions: Parties involved in mergers, acquisitions, sales of assets, reorganizations, or other business changes.
Legal Requirements and Safety: Government agencies or other parties when required by law or to protect safety and security, including: (i) to comply with applicable law or legal process; (ii) to protect the rights, property, or safety of Shepherd, our users, or others; (iii) to respond to lawful requests from public authorities; (iv) to enforce our Terms of Service; (v) to protect against fraud or illegal activity; (vi) as otherwise required or permitted by law.
Related Companies: Our affiliates and related entities.
External Services and Links: Third parties when you connect to external websites, apps, or platforms through our Services.
When You Authorize It: Other parties when you have given us explicit permission to do so.

Data Processing

Content may be processed locally or via cloud infrastructure. AI feature inputs are processed through inference gateways or third-party providers.

Your Rights and Controls

Data Collection & Preferences

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including access, deletion, correction, transfer, objection, restriction, and withdrawal of consent. You may also have the right to lodge complaints with a supervisory authority. To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@shepherdtime.com. We may need to verify your identity and will respond in accordance with applicable law. You may have the right to appeal our response.

Additional Rights

Additional rights may apply depending on your location. For more information, contact us at admin@shepherdtime.com.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 18.

Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.