Gmail Verification Usage on Our Platform
This application uses Google's Gmail API to provide email verification services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly in accordance with Google's API Services User Data Policy.
What Gmail Data We Access
Limited Gmail Access: Our application only accesses Gmail data for the following specific purposes:
- Email Verification: Reading verification emails sent to your Gmail account
- OTP Extraction: Extracting one-time passwords (OTP) from verification emails
- Email Cleanup: Deleting verification emails after successful verification
How We Use Your Gmail Data
We access your Gmail data solely for email verification purposes:
- Search for recent verification emails in your inbox
- Read the content of verification emails to extract OTP codes
- Delete verification emails after successful verification
- Verify your email address ownership
Data Processing Limitations
We do NOT:
- Store or save your Gmail messages or content
- Access personal emails unrelated to verification
- Share your Gmail data with third parties
- Use your Gmail data for advertising or marketing
- Retain Gmail data longer than necessary for verification
Data Security and Protection
Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
- Access Control: Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Data Minimization: We only access the minimum data necessary for verification
- Temporary Processing: Gmail data is processed temporarily and not stored permanently
- Secure Infrastructure: Our servers and infrastructure meet industry security standards
Data Retention and Deletion
We follow strict data retention policies:
- Immediate Deletion: Verification emails are deleted immediately after successful verification
- No Long-term Storage: We do not store Gmail message content or metadata
- Temporary Access: Gmail access is temporary and only during the verification process
- Automatic Cleanup: Any temporary data is automatically cleaned up within 24 hours
Your Rights and Control
You have the right to:
- Revoke Access: Remove our application's access to your Gmail at any time through your Google Account settings
- Request Information: Ask about how your Gmail data is being processed
- Data Portability: Request any data we have about you (note: we don't store Gmail content)
- Deletion: Request deletion of any data we may have (verification records, etc.)
Third-Party Sharing
We do NOT share your Gmail data with third parties. Your Gmail data is:
- Used only for email verification on our platform
- Never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers
- Never used for marketing purposes
- Not shared with other users or external services
Google API Services User Data Policy Compliance
This application complies with Google's API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements. Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending email notifications for significant changes
Revoking Access
How to Revoke Gmail Access
You can revoke our application's access to your Gmail at any time:
- Go to your Google Account Permissions
- Find "[Your App Name]" in the list of connected apps
- Click "Remove Access"
Google OAuth Consent Screen Information
Scopes Requested:
- https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.readonly - Read Gmail messages
- https://www.googleapis.com/auth/gmail.modify - Delete Gmail messages