Last updated: December 2024
Introduction
ClickToSheet ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Chrome extension and related services.
By using ClickToSheet, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
LinkedIn Profile Data
When you use ClickToSheet to extract LinkedIn profile information, we temporarily process:
- Names and professional titles
- Company information and job descriptions
- Location data
- Education background
- Profile URLs and publicly available contact information
- Profile photos (if selected for export)
Google Account Information
To connect with your Google Sheets, we access:
- Your Google account email (for authentication)
- Permission to read and write to your specified Google Sheets
- Basic profile information (name and profile picture for account verification)
Usage Analytics
We collect anonymized usage data to improve our service:
- Number of profiles extracted
- Feature usage patterns
- Error reports and performance metrics
- Browser type and extension version
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Primary Service: To extract LinkedIn profile data and export it to your Google Sheets
- Authentication: To securely connect your Google account and access your designated spreadsheets
- Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our extension's functionality
- Support: To provide customer support and troubleshoot technical issues
- Communication: To send important updates about our service (opt-out available)
Data Storage and Security
Data Processing
We process LinkedIn profile data in real-time and do not store this information on our servers. Data flows directly from LinkedIn to your Google Sheets through our secure processing pipeline.
Security Measures
- All data transmission is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols
- We use Google OAuth 2.0 for secure authentication
- No LinkedIn passwords or credentials are stored
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Data minimization - we only collect what's necessary for our service
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Google Services: Profile data is sent directly to your Google Sheets as requested by you
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our service (under strict confidentiality agreements)
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition (users will be notified)
Your Rights and Choices
Access and Control
- Data Access: View what data has been exported to your Google Sheets
- Account Disconnection: Revoke Google account permissions at any time through Google Account settings
- Opt-out: Disable analytics collection in extension settings
European Users (GDPR)
If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
Cookies and Tracking
Our extension uses minimal local storage for:
- Saving your preferences and settings
- Storing authentication tokens securely
- Remembering your selected Google Sheets
We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising networks.
Children's Privacy
ClickToSheet is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice through the extension or email.