1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy applies to the personal website and automation services operated at sergedc.com by Serge De Coster ("Operator", "we", "us", or "our"). This policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, usage, and privacy protection, specifically concerning integrations with third-party cloud services and APIs, including Google APIs.
2. Nature of the Service
Applications running under sergedc.com are private, personal utilities designed strictly for automated infrastructure management, encrypted data backup, file synchronization, and personal productivity workflows. We do not provide public consumer services, commercial SaaS products, or sell data to third parties.
3. Information We Access and Collect
When connecting with external providers such as Google Cloud Platform and Google Drive:
- OAuth Tokens: We securely store OAuth access and refresh tokens to authenticate automated backup tasks.
- Storage Data: Files, database dumps, and snapshot archives created and transferred during automated backup routines.
- Log Data: Technical logs recording execution timestamps, transfer sizes, and error statuses to monitor system health.
4. How We Use Information
All accessed data and authorization tokens are used exclusively for:
- Transmitting and maintaining encrypted backup archives to designated cloud storage targets.
- Synchronizing user-configured directories and verifying backup integrity.
- System maintenance, monitoring, and error diagnosis.
5. Google API Services User Data Policy Compliance
Our use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres strictly to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements:
- We only access the Google Drive scopes necessary to read, write, and manage backup files explicitly intended for archival.
- We do not transfer or disclose Google user data to third parties, advertising platforms, data brokers, or information resellers.
- We do not use Google user data for serving advertisements, personalized marketing, or training machine learning/AI models.
- Human inspection of user data is restricted to technical troubleshooting performed directly by the system owner.
6. Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect all data and credentials against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. All API communications occur exclusively over encrypted TLS connections, and stored backups are encrypted at rest.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
Backup data is retained in accordance with automated retention schedules (e.g., pruning old snapshots). OAuth credentials can be revoked at any time via the Google Account Security settings (https://myaccount.google.com/permissions). Upon revocation, access to third-party services terminates immediately.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Serge De Coster
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.sergedc.com