Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 26, 2025
At Flowifie, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how the "Flowifie" Google Sheets add-on ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses information when you use our add-on to convert Google Sheets data into Mermaid.ink flowcharts. We do not sell, share, rent, or exchange your personal information with third parties except as described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Flowifie operates entirely within the Google Sheets environment where it is installed and does not access other Google Sheets or store your data on our servers. All data processing occurs locally within your Google account. We collect or access only the data necessary to provide the add-on’s functionality, including:
Spreadsheet Data: Flowifie reads data from the active Google Sheet to generate flowchart diagrams using Mermaid.ink. It may also write to the active sheet to insert flowchart images, links, or template data.
Spreadsheet Metadata: We use Google Sheets’ DeveloperMetadata to store operational data (e.g., template versions, flowchart settings) within your sheet. This data remains in your Google account and is not accessible to us.
User Interface Interactions: Flowifie creates a custom menu ("Flowifie") in the Google Sheets interface to enable interaction with the add-on’s features.
How We Use Your Information
The data accessed by Flowifie is used solely to:
Generate flowchart diagrams via Mermaid.ink based on your Google Sheet data.
Create and maintain templates and flowchart sheets within your Google Sheet.
Ensure the add-on functions as intended within Google Sheets.
Third-Party Services
To render flowchart diagrams, Flowifie transmits relevant data from your Google Sheet (e.g., text used to define the flowchart structure) to Mermaid.ink, a third-party service. No personally identifiable information is included in this data unless you explicitly include it in the flowchart content. Mermaid.ink processes this data to generate the flowchart image, and, based on their practices, does not store user data by default. Mermaid.ink is an open-source project, and you can learn more about its data practices through its public repository.
Data Storage and Security
All data processed by Flowifie remains within your Google account and is managed by Google’s secure infrastructure. We do not maintain separate servers or databases to store your information. The add-on’s scripts run entirely within Google’s environment, adhering to Google’s security standards.
Your Rights
You have full control over your data within Google Sheets. You can:
Delete Data: Remove any Flowifie-generated templates, flowcharts, or metadata by deleting the relevant sheets or uninstalling the add-on.
Restrict Access: Revoke Flowifie’s access to your Google Sheets at any time via your Google account settings.
If you are in a region covered by laws like the GDPR or CCPA, you may have additional rights, such as requesting access to or deletion of your data. Since we do not store your data, such requests would be handled within the Google Sheets environment.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or Flowifie’s data practices, please contact us at:
Email: flowifie@gmail.com