Data We Access
SpamGuardian requires access to specific Gmail data to provide our spam cleaning service:
- Gmail Messages: Read and send scopes to identify and delete spam emails
- Gmail Profile: Your name, profile picture, and email address for account identification
- Authentication Tokens: Access and refresh tokens (encrypted and securely stored)
How We Protect Your Data
- All data transmissions are encrypted using industry-standard protocols
- Authentication tokens are encrypted at rest and in transit
- We never store the content of your emails on our servers
- Access is limited to spam detection and removal functions only
- Your data is never sold, shared, or used for advertising purposes
Your Consent and Control
SpamGuardian only acts on your Gmail account with your explicit consent:
- You authorize all actions through Google's secure OAuth process
- You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings
- You can request deletion of your data by contacting us
- All processing is done automatically based on your preferences
Google Limited Use Disclosure
SpamGuardian's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs to any other app will adhere to
Google API Services User Data Policy
, including the Limited Use requirements.
Data Retention
- Authentication tokens are retained only while the service is active
- Spam statistics are anonymized and aggregated
- Personal identifiers are removed from analytics data
- Account data is deleted within 30 days of service termination
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes
via email or through the extension interface. Continued use of SpamGuardian after changes constitutes
acceptance of the updated policy.