Privacy Policy - CSVtoSheets

Privacy Policy - CSVtoSheets

Effective Date: January 15, 2025
Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. Overview

This Privacy Policy explains how CSVtoSheets ("we," "our," or "the App") handles your information. We are committed to protecting your privacy and do not collect, store, or access your personal data or CSV files.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

2.1 Your CSV Data

• We never access, read, store, or transmit your CSV file contents to our servers
• Your CSV data flows directly from your Mac to Google's servers
• We act only as a technical conduit for this direct transmission

2.2 Personal Information

• We do not collect your name, email, or personal information
• We do not track your usage patterns or behavior
• We do not use analytics or tracking services
• We do not create user profiles or accounts

2.3 File Metadata

• We do not store CSV file names, sizes, or modification dates
• We do not maintain logs of your file processing activity
• We do not keep records of which files you've converted

3. Information We Do Handle (But Don't Store)

3.1 Google Authentication Tokens

• What: OAuth 2.0 tokens that allow the App to create Google Sheets on your behalf
• Where Stored: Securely in your Mac's Keychain (Apple's secure storage system)
• Our Access: We cannot access these tokens; they're encrypted by macOS
• Purpose: Enable automated Google Sheets creation without repeated logins

3.2 Purchase Information (LemonSqueezy)

• Payment Processing: All purchases are handled by LemonSqueezy, not by us
• What LemonSqueezy Collects: Your name, email, billing address, payment details, and purchase history
• What We Receive: Basic purchase confirmation and your email for license delivery
• What We Don't Receive: Credit card details, full billing information, or other sensitive payment data
• LemonSqueezy's Responsibility: LemonSqueezy is responsible for the security and privacy of your payment information

3.3 Temporary Processing Data

• CSV files are temporarily loaded into memory for Google API transmission
• This data is immediately discarded after successful upload
• No temporary files are created on disk
• No data persists after the conversion process completes

4. Data Flow and Third-Party Services

4.1 How Your Data Moves

Your CSV File → Mac Memory (temporary) → Google Servers → Google Sheets
                     ↑
              We never store or access this data

4.2 Google's Data Handling

Once your CSV data reaches Google:

• Google's Privacy Policy governs all data handling
• Google may store, process, and analyze your data per their policies
• We have no control over Google's data practices
• We are not responsible for Google's privacy practices

4.3 Third-Party Services We Use

• Google Sheets API: For creating spreadsheets (your data goes directly to Google)
• No other third-party services collect or process your data through our App

5. Data Security

5.1 Our Security Measures

• All communication with Google uses HTTPS encryption
• OAuth tokens are stored in Mac Keychain with system-level encryption
• No user data is transmitted to our servers
• No local data storage or caching

5.2 Your Security Responsibilities

• Keep your macOS system updated for security patches
• Secure your Mac with appropriate user account controls
• Review and manage your Google account permissions regularly

6. Children's Privacy

The App does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not use the App.

7. International Data Transfers

Since we don't collect your data, there are no international transfers from our side. However, your data may be transferred internationally by Google according to their privacy practices.

8. Your Rights and Choices

8.1 Data Control

Since we don't store your data, there's nothing for us to delete, modify, or provide. Your data control rights are exercised through:

• Your Mac's file system (for CSV files)
• Google account settings (for Google Sheets data)

8.2 OAuth Token Management

• You can revoke the App's access through Google account settings
• Uninstalling the App removes OAuth tokens from your Keychain
• You can re-authenticate at any time

9. Privacy Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Material changes will be communicated through:

• App update notifications
• Website posting at csvtosheets.com
• Continued use constitutes acceptance of changes

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• We do not sell personal information (we don't collect it)
• We do not share personal information for cross-context advertising
• There is no personal information to request, delete, or opt-out from

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation:

• We process no personal data requiring GDPR compliance
• There is no data to request, rectify, erase, or port
• We are not a data controller of your CSV content

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:

CSVtoSheets by HEHE.studio
Marcin Michalak
Na Miasteczku 12C/255
61-144 Poznan, Poland

• Email: contact@csvtosheets.com
• Website: csvtosheets.com
• Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

13. Verification of Our Claims

You can verify our privacy practices by:

• Monitoring network traffic (your data only goes to Google)
• Checking Mac Keychain (only OAuth tokens stored)
• Reviewing source code if made available
• Contacting us with specific privacy questions

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Last Updated: January 15, 2025
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