Privacy Policy - Transkriptor Google Drive Integration

This Privacy Policy applies to the Google Drive Integration service provided by TEXTINTEL FZE through Transkriptor. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our Google Drive integration feature.

1. Definitions and Interpretation

In this Privacy Policy, the following definitions apply:

Data - All information accessed, processed, or generated through the Google Drive integration service
Google Drive Integration - The service that allows you to access, download, transcribe, and upload files to/from your Google Drive account through Transkriptor
Google Drive Files - Audio, video, and media files stored in your Google Drive account that you select for transcription
Transcription Data - Text generated from your audio/video files that may contain personal information
Data Protection Laws - Applicable laws including GDPR and other privacy regulations
TEXTINTEL FZE, we, or us - TEXTINTEL FZE, headquartered at: Starcamp Global, DWTC The Offices One, Office Number 01.03, UAE
User or you - Any individual using the Google Drive integration service

2. Scope of this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies specifically to the Google Drive integration service and supplements our main Privacy Policy. It covers:

How we access your Google Drive account
What data we process from your Google Drive files
How we handle transcription data
Your rights regarding your Google Drive data

For general website usage, please refer to our main Privacy Policy at transkriptor.com.

3. Google Drive Integration - What We Access

3.1 Google Drive Account Access

When you authorize our Google Drive integration, we may access:

Your Google Drive file listings (to display files for selection)
Selected audio/video files for transcription purposes only
Metadata of selected files (name, size, format, creation date)
Your Google account profile information (name, email) for authentication

3.2 We DO NOT Access:

Files you haven't explicitly selected for transcription
Your personal documents, photos, or other non-media files
Other Google services beyond Drive (Gmail, Calendar, etc.) unless separately authorized
Your Google Drive content for any purpose other than transcription

4. How We Use Your Google Drive Data

4.1 File Processing:

Download selected files temporarily for transcription processing
Generate text transcriptions from audio/video content
Upload transcription results back to your Google Drive account
Create transcription summary documents (if requested)

4.2 Authentication and Access:

Verify your identity through Google's OAuth system
Maintain secure session tokens for the duration of your use
Log access activities for security monitoring

4.3 Data Sharing, Transfer, and Disclosure of Google User Data:

We do not share, transfer, or disclose your Google Drive data to:

Third-party service providers or contractors
Advertisers or marketing partners
Data brokers or analytics companies
Affiliated companies or subsidiaries
Business partners or vendors

Your Google Drive data is processed and used solely within Transkriptor's systems, for the exclusive purpose of delivering the transcription services you explicitly request.

The only circumstances under which we may disclose Google user data are:

In response to a valid legal obligation, court order, or lawful process
If required by applicable law to comply with regulatory requirements
With your explicit consent (which would be requested separately)
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or bankruptcy where the transfer is necessary for continuing services (subject to the same privacy commitments)

We do not sell, rent, or monetize your Google Drive data in any way. All data processing activities are conducted in accordance with Google API Services User Data Policy.

4.4 We Do NOT:

Store your Google Drive files permanently
Share your files with third parties
Use your content for training AI models
Access files beyond your explicit selection
Transfer your data to geographic locations prohibited by Google's policies

5. Data Security for Google Drive Integration

5.1 Security Measures:

All Google Drive access uses Google's official APIs with OAuth 2.0 authentication
File downloads and uploads are encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
Temporary processing occurs on secure, encrypted servers
Access tokens are stored securely and automatically expire

5.2 File Handling:

Downloaded files are processed in isolated, secure environments
Files are permanently deleted within 1 hour of transcription completion
No backup copies are retained of your Google Drive files
Processing infrastructure has no internet access except for necessary API calls

6. Data Retention for Google Drive Integration

6.1 Temporary Data:

Downloaded files: Deleted within 1 hour of transcription completion
Processing data: Deleted within 24 hours
Access logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes only

6.2 Permanent Data:

Transcription results: Stored in your Google Drive account under your control
Account linking: Maintained until you revoke access through Google account settings

6.3 No Long-term Storage:

We do not permanently store any of your Google Drive file content on our servers.

7. Third-Party Data Sharing - Google Drive Integration

7.1 Google LLC:

We share necessary authentication data with Google for API access
File transfers occur directly between Google's servers and our processing infrastructure
We comply with Google's User Data Policy and Limited Use requirements

7.2 Processing Infrastructure:

Amazon Web Services (secure processing servers)
No other third parties have access to your Google Drive content

7.3 We Never Share:

Your Google Drive files with unauthorized parties
Personal content from transcriptions for marketing purposes
File contents with other users or services

8. Your Rights and Controls

8.1 Access Control:

You can revoke Google Drive access at any time through your Google Account settings
You control which files are selected for transcription
You can delete transcription results from your Google Drive at any time

8.2 Data Rights:

Access: Request information about how your Google Drive data is processed
Deletion: Request deletion of any processing logs or temporary data
Correction: Update inaccurate transcription results in your Google Drive
Portability: Export your transcription results from Google Drive

8.3 Opt-out Options:

Disconnect the integration through your Google Account > Security > Third-party apps
Contact us to delete processing logs: support@transkriptor.com

9. Google API Compliance

9.1 Limited Use Requirements:

Our use of Google APIs adheres to Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. We:

Use Google user data only for providing transcription services
Do not transfer data to third parties except as necessary for service provision
Do not use data for serving advertisements
Do not allow humans to read user data unless required for security purposes

9.2 Transparency:

We clearly disclose what Google Drive data we access
We obtain explicit consent before accessing your files
We provide clear information about our data practices

10. Children's Privacy

The Google Drive integration service is not intended for users under 16 years of age. If we discover that we have processed Google Drive data from a user under 16 without parental consent, we will delete such data immediately.

11. International Data Transfers

When you use the Google Drive integration:

Data transfers occur between Google's global infrastructure and our processing servers
All transfers are encrypted and comply with applicable data protection laws
We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our Google Drive integration service. We will notify users of significant changes through:

Email notification to registered users
Notice on our website
In-app notifications when you next use the service

13. Data Breach Response

In the unlikely event of a security incident involving your Google Drive data:

We will notify you within 72 hours
We will provide details about what data was affected
We will take immediate steps to secure your data and prevent further issues
We will coordinate with Google if their services are involved

14. Contact Information

For questions about our Google Drive integration privacy practices:

Email: support@transkriptor.com

Address: Textintel FZE, Starcamp Global, DWTC The Offices One, Office Number 01.03, UAE

To revoke Google Drive access: Visit your Google Account > Security > Third-party apps with account access

15. Related Documents

Main Privacy Policy: Available at transkriptor.com
Data Processing Agreement: Available for enterprise customers
Terms and Conditions: Available at transkriptor.com
Google's Privacy Policy: Available at policies.google.com