News2Sheet is a project of Northgate Solutions (see imprint). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect and how we handle your data.
Background
News2Sheet is an extension to Google Sheets™. Its application code runs in two places: Firstly, Client-side, in the user’s browser, and secondly, in personalized Google Apps Script runtime containers in Google Cloud Platform. News2Sheet does not rely on a backend infrastructure, therefor the project does not operate one.
1. Personal Information Collection and Usage
The News2Sheet extension does not collect, process, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information (PII) as part of its functionality. The extension exclusively retrieves public data from the NewsAPI.org service and displays it in your Google Sheets environment. No personal or sensitive data is used or shared when using the extension.
The only PII collected relates to payment information required to purchase a license, handled entirely by our third-party payment processor, Gumroad.com. Northgate Solutions does not receive or store payment or personal data from Gumroad. Please review Gumroad’s privacy policy here for more information on how they handle and secure your data.
2. Data Security and Protection Mechanisms
While News2Sheet does not store or process any user data directly, we recognize that users may be concerned with data protection when interacting with third-party services. Our commitment to data security includes:
2.1. Encryption
Data transfers between your browser and Google’s services utilize Transport Layer Security (TLS) to ensure encrypted data transmission, safeguarding any interactions with NewsAPI.org through the Google Apps Script environment.
2.2. Google API Compliance
News2Sheet complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements. This means that we restrict access to Google APIs strictly to the minimum required for functionality, ensuring no personal or sensitive information is accessed or shared.
2.3. Sensitive Data Protection
While News2Sheet does not handle sensitive data directly, we have ensured that Gumroad’s payment infrastructure complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), ensuring your payment information remains secure and confidential.
News2Sheet license keys are stored only in Gumroad and inside your own Google account properties. Any aggregate user data needed outside of Gumroad for purposes of accounting or reporting will be pseudonomized according to industry standards. Such data will be stored in encrypted state.
2.4. Third-Party and Service Provider Agreements
We only work with trusted third parties, like Google and Gumroad, who have robust data protection policies. These providers are obligated to maintain your privacy and security in compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.
3. Third-Party Payment Processing
To purchase a license for the News2Sheet extension, we rely on Gumroad for payment processing. When you make a purchase, Gumroad may collect payment-related information, such as your name, email address, and payment details. Gumroad is solely responsible for securing this data and ensuring it is handled in compliance with industry standards. Northgate Solutions does not receive or store any personal payment information from Gumroad.
4. Data Access and Rights
Since News2Sheet does not collect, store, or process any user data, there are no data access, correction, or deletion rights that apply specifically to our extension. For data you may share with Gumroad during purchase, please contact Gumroad support directly to exercise your rights regarding personal information.
5. No Data Sharing or Transmission
News2Sheet does not share data with third parties. The extension operates entirely within the client-side environment of Google Sheets™ and the Google Apps Script™ runtime, which means that any data processing is localized to your Google Sheets instance. Data retrieved from NewsAPI.org is displayed in real-time within your Google Sheet and is not transmitted outside of your control, and neither received nor viewed by News2Sheet.
6. Data Retention and Security Practices
As a matter of principle, News2Sheet aims to minimize retention of user data. We store aggregate, pseudonomised customer payment information for a period of time that is consistent with our business purposes. If we should need to retain personal infromation, we will do so for the length of time needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When the data retention period expires for a given type of data, we will delete or destroy it. You may request for your data to be deleted by reaching out to us directly - see imprint on this website.
For data managed by Google, please consult Google’s Privacy Policy to understand how your data may be retained or processed within Google’s systems.
7. Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, with the effective date updated accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your privacy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy or your use of the News2Sheet extension, please reach out to us - see imprint for contact information.