sheets.michaelbarr

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how sheets.michaelbarr ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service to interact with your Google Sheets through AI-powered conversations.

By using sheets.michaelbarr, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Account means your Google account used to access our Service.
  • Company (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our") refers to sheets.michaelbarr.
  • Google Sheets Data refers to data from your Google Sheets that you choose to share with our Service for AI analysis and conversation.
  • Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • Service refers to sheets.michaelbarr, accessible from https://sheets.michaelbarr.dev
  • Third-party AI Service refers to Anthropic Claude, used to process your Google Sheets data and provide AI responses.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Service.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

Google Account Information

When you sign in with Google, we collect:

  • Your email address
  • Your display name
  • Your profile photo URL
  • Your Google access token (to access your Google Sheets)

This information is used to authenticate you and enable access to your Google Sheets.

Google Sheets Data

With your explicit permission, we access:

  • List of your Google Sheets files
  • Names and metadata of your spreadsheets
  • Content from specific sheets you choose to include in conversations
  • Sheet structure (tabs, ranges, formulas) for sheets you select

Important: We only access sheet content that you explicitly add to a conversation. We do not automatically scan or access all your sheets.

Conversation Data

We store:

  • Your messages and questions
  • AI responses from Anthropic Claude
  • References to which sheets are attached to each conversation
  • Conversation timestamps and metadata

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

  • Provide AI Analysis: Send your selected sheet data to Anthropic Claude for AI-powered insights and responses
  • Maintain Conversations: Store conversation history for context in ongoing discussions
  • Access Control: Ensure you can only access your own data and conversations
  • Service Improvement: Monitor service performance and fix technical issues

Third-Party Data Processing

Anthropic Claude AI Processing

Your Google Sheets data and conversation messages are processed by Anthropic Claude to provide AI-powered responses. Key details:

  • Data is sent to Anthropic's Claude API for processing
  • Anthropic may temporarily cache data to improve performance
  • Anthropic has committed to not using customer data to train their models
  • Data transmission is encrypted and follows industry security standards

For more information, see Anthropic's Privacy Policy.

Google Services

We use Google's APIs to access your Google Sheets data with your permission. This integration:

  • Uses Google's OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
  • Only accesses sheets you explicitly choose to include
  • Follows Google's API Terms of Service and security requirements
  • Your Google account remains fully under your control

Essential Cookies

We use minimal cookies necessary for authentication and service functionality:

  • Authentication Cookies: To keep you signed in securely
  • Session Cookies: To maintain your conversation state
  • Security Cookies: To prevent unauthorized access

We do not use tracking cookies, analytics cookies, or advertising cookies.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your data in these limited circumstances:

  • With Anthropic Claude: Your selected sheet data and messages are sent to Anthropic's AI service to generate responses
  • For Legal Compliance: If required by law, court order, or regulatory authority
  • To Protect Rights: To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure service security
  • With Your Consent: Any other sharing will only occur with your explicit permission

We never share your data with:

  • Advertisers or marketing companies
  • Data brokers or aggregators
  • Social media platforms
  • Other users (your conversations are private)

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our service:

  • Conversation Data: Stored until you delete the conversation or close your account
  • Google Access Token: Stored until you revoke access or sign out
  • Account Information: Retained while your account is active

When you delete a conversation or close your account, all associated data is permanently deleted from our systems within 30 days.

Your Rights and Controls

You have complete control over your data:

  • Access: View all your stored conversations and data through the service
  • Control: Choose which sheets to include in each conversation
  • Delete: Delete individual conversations or your entire account at any time
  • Revoke: Remove Google Sheets access through your Google Account settings
  • Export: Download your conversation history (available upon request)

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Control: Strict authentication prevents unauthorized access
  • Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on Firebase with enterprise-grade security
  • Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats

While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to protect your Google account with strong passwords and two-factor authentication.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately.

International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own:

  • Firebase Hosting: Google's global infrastructure (with appropriate safeguards)
  • Anthropic Processing: United States (subject to Anthropic's privacy commitments)

All international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

  • We'll post the updated policy on this page
  • We'll update the "Last updated" date
  • For material changes, we'll notify you via email or service notification

Continued use of the service after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can contact us:

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with Google's API Services User Data Policy and other applicable privacy regulations. By using sheets.michaelbarr, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.