Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 27.02.2025

1. Introduction

At ResearchSweet ("App," "we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

By using this App, you consent to the collection and use of your data as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

When you use our App, we may collect and process the following data:

2.1 Google OAuth Authentication Data

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we may receive the following data:

  • Your Google Account ID (used only for authentication).
  • Your name and email address (if required for app functionality).
  • Any permissions explicitly granted by you during login.

We do not collect, store, or share your Google login credentials.

2.2 Other Data We May Collect

Depending on how you use our App, we may also collect:

  • User preferences or settings to enhance your experience.
  • Device information (e.g., browser type, operating system) for analytics and debugging.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial information, health data, or location tracking.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected data for the following purposes:

  • Authentication & Account Management – To log you in securely using Google OAuth.
  • Improving User Experience – To remember preferences and enhance app functionality.
  • Security & Fraud Prevention – To prevent unauthorized access and protect user accounts.
  • Legal & Compliance Requirements – To comply with regulations and Google’s OAuth policies.

We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure authentication mechanisms using OAuth.
  • Data encryption to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Restricted access to user data within our systems.

If you wish to delete your account or personal data, you can contact us at [Your Support Email].

5. Third-Party Services & Google OAuth

  • This App uses Google OAuth authentication, and any data you share during login is processed according to Google’s Privacy Policy.
  • We are not responsible for Google’s data collection practices.
  • You can review Google’s policies here:

If you wish to revoke access to your Google account, you can do so via Google Account Settings.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access & Correction – You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  • Data Deletion – You may request that we delete your account and associated data.
  • Opt-Out – You may revoke Google OAuth permissions at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact arndt.bieberstein@hs-offenburg.de.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

📧 arndt.bieberstein@hs-offenburg.de
🌐 https://aci.hs-offenburg.de (if applicable)