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1.   Google Drive API Usage & Data Handling

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Smart Share uses Google Sign-In to authenticate users securely.
When you choose to sign in with Google, we receive basic profile information including:

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  • Name

  • Email address

  • Google Account ID

  • Profile photo (if available)

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This information is used solely for authentication and account identification within the app. We do not access your password.

2. Google Drive API Access

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Smart Share requests the following Google Drive permission:

 

Scope Requested:


https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.readonly 

 

Why This Scope Is Requested

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We request read-only access to your Google Drive strictly to:

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  • Display your Drive file and folder list inside the application

  • Allow you to select files for download

  • Download selected files to your device

  • Enable file sharing to other authorized devices

  • Enable offline viewing of files within the app

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This permission does not allow Smart Share to:

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  • Modify files

  • Delete files

  • Upload new files

  • Share files without your action

  • Change Drive settings

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Smart Share has read-only access only.​​​

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3. Data Usage Limitations

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Smart Share complies with Google API Services User Data Policy. Specifically:

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  • We only request the minimum scope necessary (drive.readonly)

  • We do not use Google Drive data for advertising

  • We do not use Google Drive data for profiling users

  • We do not sell Google Drive data

  • We do not transfer Google Drive data to third parties

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All Drive data access is initiated only after user authentication and user action.

4. Data Storage & Retention

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Drive File Metadata​​

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File names, sizes, and folder structure may be temporarily cached on your device to improve performance.

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Downloaded Files

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Files that you explicitly download:

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  • Are stored locally on your device

  • Are accessible only to you

  • Can be deleted by you at any time​

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Server Storage

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Smart Share does not store your Google Drive files on our servers unless explicitly disclosed for a specific feature.
If temporary processing is required (e.g., file transfer between your devices), the data is:
 

  • Encrypted in transit

  • Not retained longer than necessary

  • Automatically deleted after transfer completion

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5. Data Sharing

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Smart Share does not share your Google Drive data with:

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  • Advertisers

  • Data brokers

  • Analytics platforms (in identifiable form)

  • Third-party marketers​​​

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Drive data is used strictly to provide the functionality described above.

6. Offline Access

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If you enable offline viewing:

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  • Selected files are stored locally on your device

  • Files remain accessible without internet connection

  • Offline files are not uploaded back to our servers

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You may remove offline files at any time within the app.

7. User Control

You may revoke Smart Share’s access to your Google Drive at any time by:

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  1. Visiting your Google Account permissions page

  2. Removing Smart Share from connected apps

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After revocation:

 

  • The app will no longer be able to access your Drive files

  • Previously downloaded files stored locally on your device will remain unless deleted by you​​​

8. Compliance with Google API Services User Data Policy

Smart Share’s use of information received from Google APIs adheres to:​

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  • The Google API Services User Data Policy

  • Limited Use requirements

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We access, use, store, and share Google user data strictly to provide or improve user-facing features that are visible and transparent to users.

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