# Privacy Policy **Last Updated:** February 15, 2026
## Overview
iPC ("the App") is a cross-platform link sharing tool developed by Nicolas Colon ("Developer", "we", "us"). This privacy policy explains how the App collects, uses, and protects your information.
**The short version:** iPC stores your shared links in your own Google Drive account. We never see, collect, or store your links on our servers.
## Information We Access
### Google Account Information
When you sign in with Google, the App accesses:
- **Your email address** — Used solely to display which account is connected within the App. We do not store, transmit, or use your email for any other purpose.
### Google Drive (App Data Folder)
The App uses the `drive.appdata` scope to access a **hidden, app-specific folder** within your Google Drive. This folder:
- Is not visible to you or anyone else in Google Drive
- Can only be accessed by iPC
- Contains only the link data (URL, title, thumbnail, timestamp) that you explicitly share through the App
- Is used to synchronize links between your devices
**We do not access, read, modify, or delete any other files in your Google Drive.**
### Firebase Cloud Messaging
The App uses Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) to deliver push notifications when a new link is shared. These notifications are "silent" (no visible alert, sound, or banner) and contain only a signal to fetch new data. No personal data is transmitted through push notifications.
## Information We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ We do not collect analytics or usage data
- ❌ We do not track your location
- ❌ We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal data
- ❌ We do not use advertising or ad tracking
- ❌ We do not sell, share, or transmit any user data to third parties
- ❌ We do not operate any servers that store your data (all data stays in your own Google Drive)
## Data Storage and Security
All link data is stored exclusively in **your own Google Drive account**, secured by Google's infrastructure and your Google account credentials. We do not operate any databases or servers that store user data.
The Firebase Cloud Function used for push notifications is a stateless relay — it receives a notification trigger and forwards it via FCM. No data is logged or stored.
## Data Retention and Deletion
- Links stored in your Google Drive app data folder are automatically deleted after they are received by the destination device
- You can revoke iPC's access to your Google account at any time via [Google Account Permissions](https://myaccount.google.com/permissions)
- Uninstalling the App and revoking Google access removes all associated data
## Third-Party Services
iPC uses the following third-party services:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---------|---------|----------------|
| Google Sign-In | Authentication | [Google Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy) |
| Google Drive API | Link synchronization | [Google API Services User Data Policy](https://developers.google.com/terms/api-services-user-data-policy) |
| Firebase Cloud Messaging | Push notifications | [Firebase Privacy](https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy) |
## Children's Privacy
iPC is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
## Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact: ipcanswermenow@gmail.com
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*This privacy policy applies to the iPC iOS app, iPC Windows companion app, and iPC Chrome extension.*
