Privacy-First Calendar Sharing: Show Availability Without Details

Published on January 5, 2025·3 min read·SyncJazz Team
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One of the most common concerns about calendar synchronization is privacy. You want colleagues to see when you're busy, but you don't want them to know you're at a doctor's appointment or picking up your kids.

The Privacy Challenge

Traditional calendar sharing is all-or-nothing. Either you share everything, or you share nothing. This creates a dilemma for professionals who want to be transparent about availability without sacrificing personal privacy.

SyncJazz's Privacy Mode

Our privacy mode solves this problem elegantly. When you sync a calendar with privacy mode enabled:

  • Events appear as "Busy" blocks in the destination calendar
  • Event titles, descriptions, and attendees remain hidden
  • Only the time slot is visible
  • Location information is stripped

    • When to Use Privacy Mode

  • Syncing personal calendars to work accounts
  • Sharing family calendars with colleagues
  • Protecting client meeting details
  • Medical appointments and personal errands

    • How to Enable Privacy Mode

  • Go to your sync rule settings
  • Toggle "Privacy Mode" to ON
  • Optionally set a custom title (e.g., "Personal" or "Reserved")
  • Save your changes

    • All future synced events will respect your privacy settings.

    Trust and Transparency

    Privacy mode builds trust in both directions. Your colleagues trust that the "Busy" blocks are legitimate, and you trust that your personal details remain private.

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