Flowanz - Flow from A to Z with Google Drive

1. Introduction

Flowanz ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

By using Flowanz, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Account Information: Name, email address, password
Payment Information: Processed securely by Stripe (we never store full credit card details)
Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to provide

2.2 Information from Google

When you connect a Google account through OAuth 2.0, we receive:

Google email address
Google profile name
OAuth access and refresh tokens (encrypted)
Access to Google Drive files and folders as authorized
Access to Google Sheets as authorized

Important: We never see or store your Google password.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Usage data (pages visited, features used)
API usage statistics

2.4 Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Maintain your login session
Remember your preferences
Analyze usage patterns
Improve our Service

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Service Delivery: Provide, maintain, and improve Flowanz
Account Management: Create and manage your account
Authentication: Verify your identity and manage Google OAuth connections
Billing: Process payments through Stripe
Communication: Send service updates, security alerts, and support messages
Analytics: Understand how users interact with our Service
Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Legal Compliance: Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 We DO NOT sell your personal information.

4.2 Service Providers: We share data with trusted third parties who help us operate our Service:

Google: For OAuth authentication and API access (as authorized by you)
Stripe: For payment processing
Hosting Providers: For infrastructure and data storage
Analytics Tools: For understanding usage patterns

4.3 Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or others' safety.

4.4 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Google API Services User Data Policy

Flowanz's use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Limited Use Disclosure: Flowanz's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to Google's Limited Use requirements.

6. Data Security

We implement security measures to protect your information:

Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
Encryption of sensitive data at rest
OAuth 2.0 tokens stored encrypted
Regular security audits
Access controls and authentication
Secure password hashing (bcrypt)

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

7.1 Account Data: We retain your account information as long as your account is active.

7.2 Google Tokens: OAuth tokens are stored encrypted and refreshed automatically. They are deleted when you disconnect a Google account.

7.3 After Deletion: When you delete your account, we delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days, except where required by law.

7.4 Backup Retention: Backups may retain data for up to 90 days for disaster recovery purposes.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request a copy of your personal data
Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
Export: Download your data in a portable format
Revoke Access: Disconnect Google accounts at any time
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@flowanz.com

9. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right to access your personal data
Right to rectification
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Our lawful basis for processing your data includes: consent, contract performance, legal obligation, and legitimate interests.

10. CCPA Rights (California Users)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to know if personal information is sold or shared
Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
Right to delete personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, such as standard contractual clauses.

13. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Google Drive, Google Sheets). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending you an email notification

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Email: privacy@flowanz.com

Support: support@flowanz.com

By using Flowanz, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.