Privacy Policy

1. Quick Summary

  • Your Google Sheet Data is Private: We never store any of your Google Sheet data, including the content, inputs, or actions you take. It always remains on Google's servers.
  • Access is Real-time and Temporary: We can only view and work with your Google Sheet data while you are actively using our App and have granted permission. We do not have offline access.
  • You are in Command: All changes to your Google Sheets are done directly by you through our App. We act only as the means for you to interact with your data.
  • Basic Account Information Stored: We only keep your name, profile picture, and email address from your Google account.
  • No Data Sharing with Advertisers: We do not share your information with any third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.
  • Following Google's Data Rules: Our use of data from Google APIs follows Google's rules, including the Limited Use policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

  • Google Account Information: When you connect your Google account, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture. This information is used to personalize your experience and identify your account.
  • Google Sheet Data: We access and process the data within your Google Sheets that you interact with through our application. This includes the content of cells, formatting, and any other data present in the spreadsheets you use with our service. We do not store this data.
  • Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our application, such as the features you use and the actions you take. This helps us understand how you use our service and improve its functionality.
  • The company cookies When you visit the company, we send one or more cookies - a small file containing a string of characters - to your computer that uniquely identifies your browser. We use cookies to improve the quality of our service by storing user preferences and tracking user trends, such as how people search. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies, but you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some features and services may not function properly if your cookies are disabled.
  • Log information When you use the company services, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. These server logs may include information such as your web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Providing and Improving Services: To provide you with access to our application and its features, and to improve and optimize the performance and functionality of our services.
  • Personalization: To personalize your experience within our application, such as displaying your name and profile picture.
  • Communication: To communicate with you, such as sending you updates, notifications, and information about our services.
  • Support: To provide you with support and assistance when you need it.
  • Google Sheet Interaction: To facilitate your interaction with your Google Sheets, such as extracting and displaying data according to your requests.

4. How We Share your information

We may share your information with other companies or individuals outside of SheetGem in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing services to you. These providers are authorized to use your personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to process your information based on our instructions and in compliance with this Privacy Policy and other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
  • Subsidiaries and Affiliates: We may provide information to our subsidiaries, affiliated companies, or other trusted businesses for the purpose of processing personal information on our behalf. These parties are also required to process such information based on our instructions and in compliance with this Policy and any other appropriate confidentiality and security measures.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We may disclose your information when we have a good faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of such information is reasonably necessary to:
    • Satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process, or enforceable governmental request.
    • Enforce applicable Terms of Service, including investigation of potential violations.
    • Detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security, or technical issues.
    • Protect against harm to the rights, property, or safety of SheetGem, our users, or the public as required or permitted by law.
    • Comply with requests from legal and regulatory authorities when required to do so.
  • Business Transfers: If SheetGem becomes involved in a merger, acquisition, or any form of sale of some or all of its assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. However, we will provide notice on our website before your personal information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy, and if legally required, we will seek your consent prior to such a transfer. We will not share your personal information with potential buyers during any preliminary stage of business transactions. We will make efforts to ensure that any successor entity is bound by this Privacy Policy or a policy with substantially similar protections.

Please contact us at [email protected] for any additional questions about the management or use of personal data.

5. Your Rights and Choices Regarding Your Information

We respect your privacy and provide you with control over your personal information. You have the following rights:

  • Marketing Communications: You can opt out of receiving promotional communications from us at any time. You can do this by following the unsubscribe link in any promotional email or by adjusting your preferences in the "Settings" section of our website. Please note that even if you opt out of marketing emails, we may still send you administrative messages, such as updates to this Privacy Policy.
  • Data Control: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or transfer your personal data that we hold.
  • Cookie Management: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Security Measures

We are committed to protecting your information and employ a variety of security measures designed to safeguard it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include industry-standard practices such as the use of HTTPS, encryption, firewalls, and secure socket layer (SSL) technology. We also implement other technological safeguards to further enhance the security of our systems and your data. However, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, it is important to understand that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Despite our best efforts, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information, and there is always a risk that unauthorized third parties may find a way to circumvent our security systems or that transmissions of your information over the Internet may be intercepted. Therefore, while we are dedicated to securing our systems and services, you acknowledge and agree that you provide your information and use our Service at your own risk. We are not responsible for any circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Service. By using our Service, you understand and accept these inherent risks associated with the transmission of data over the internet.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services and this website are not intended for or directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We do not allow anyone under the age of 13 to sign up for our services. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to delete the information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

8. International Data Transfers

Information about you may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your own. We guarantee that suitable protective measures are implemented for these transfers.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Service may include links to or compatibility with external websites and apps. Please note, we are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. This Privacy Policy only covers information we collect through our Site and Service. Therefore, it doesn't apply to third-party websites you access via our links. If you access our Service through another platform, that platform's privacy policy will apply. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of all websites you use.

10. Changes to This Policy

The Company can modify this policy and our Terms of Service whenever it deems necessary. We will inform you about substantial changes to our Privacy Policy either via email to the main address in your account or by posting a clear notice on our website. Please check this privacy page and our website regularly for updates.

11. Contact Us

For any inquiries concerning this Privacy Policy or the operation of this Site, you can email us at [email protected].

(Last modified on 2025/01/09)