Thank you for using the Q Google Sheets Add-On. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you use the Q Add-On, which connects Google Sheets with OpenAI’s API to deliver AI-driven functionalities.

1. Information We Collect

Q is designed to operate directly within your Google Sheets environment. The Add-On does not collect, store, or process any personal data beyond the permissions required for basic functionality. Here's a breakdown of the data involved:

Google Sheets Data: Q interacts with the data contained in your Google Sheets to process queries based on your input. However, this data remains within your Google Sheets environment and is not stored or processed by any external systems managed by the developer.
OpenAI API Queries: When you use Q to send queries to OpenAI’s API, the content of your queries (e.g., prompts and responses) is transmitted to OpenAI. This data is subject to OpenAI’s Privacy Policy (https://openai.com/privacy), and we encourage you to review their policies regarding data usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

The Q Add-On operates with minimal interaction with user data, strictly for functional purposes:

Google Sheets Access: Q needs access to the content within your Google Sheets to process the formulas you input. This interaction happens locally in your Google Sheets environment.
OpenAI API Usage: The data you provide in your prompts (such as text inputs) is sent directly to OpenAI's API to generate responses. These queries and responses are not collected or stored by the Q Add-On or the developer.

3. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously and are committed to ensuring that your data is handled securely:

Local Data: All data related to your usage of the Q Add-On remains within your Google Sheets environment. The Add-On does not send any data to external servers controlled by the developer.
API Security: OpenAI’s API is accessed via encrypted HTTPS connections to ensure secure transmission of your data between Google Sheets and OpenAI’s servers.

4. Third-Party Services

The Q Add-On relies on two key third-party services:

Google Sheets: The Add-On operates within the Google Sheets framework, subject to Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
OpenAI: All queries generated through the Q Add-On are sent to OpenAI’s servers for processing. OpenAI’s usage of your data is governed by their Privacy Policy (https://openai.com/privacy).

5. User Control and Data Rights

As the user, you retain full control over your data:

Data in Google Sheets: The data you input and generate using the Q Add-On remains entirely within your Google Sheets environment. You can edit, delete, or modify this data as you see fit.
OpenAI API Data: Since queries are sent to OpenAI, any data you input into prompts will be handled according to OpenAI’s privacy terms. You have control over what data is shared via your queries.

6. Permissions and Authorization

The Q Add-On requires certain permissions to function properly within your Google Sheets. These include:

Authorization to Run Scripts: The Add-On operates using Google Apps Script, which requires your permission to run within your Google Sheets. You will be prompted to authorize these scripts the first time you use the Add-On.
Internet Access: The Add-On requires internet access to communicate with OpenAI’s API.

No additional personal information is accessed or required beyond these functional permissions.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, services, or user feedback. When we make changes, we will update the Date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please feel free to contact us:

Lukas Rieder
Email: bingboombam@parlant.xyz

By using the Q Google Sheets Add-On, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

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