Last updated: May 2025 | Contact: jiajiateoh107@gmail.com
This Privacy Policy describes how Simple Inventory Planner ("the Add-on", "we", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our Google Sheets Add-on. By installing or using the Add-on, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Data Accessed
The Add-on accesses the following Google user data through Google APIs:
- Google Sheets data (current spreadsheet only): The Add-on reads and writes data in the active spreadsheet you are using. This includes inventory data such as SKU codes, stock quantities, sales figures, and any other data you have entered in your spreadsheet. The Add-on only accesses the spreadsheet that is currently open — it cannot access any other spreadsheets in your Google Drive.
- User email address: Your Gmail address is used solely to send you automated low-stock alert emails when inventory levels fall below your configured thresholds.
- Script storage: User-configured settings such as lead time, safety stock days, coverage thresholds, and email alert preferences are stored using Google's PropertiesService.
- Script triggers: When you enable scheduled reports, the Add-on creates a time-based trigger in your Google account to run automated inventory checks on your chosen schedule (daily or weekly).
2. Data Usage
We use the accessed data exclusively to provide the Add-on's core functionality:
- Inventory analysis: Spreadsheet data is read to calculate reorder points, safety stock levels, coverage days, inventory turnover, and replenishment quantities. This processing happens entirely within Google's infrastructure using Google Apps Script.
- Email alerts: Your email address is used only to send low-stock notification emails that you have configured. We do not use your email address for any marketing or promotional purposes.
- Settings persistence: Your configured preferences (thresholds, lead times, alert settings) are stored so the Add-on remembers your setup between sessions.
- Scheduled automation: Time-based triggers are created only when you explicitly enable scheduled reports. These triggers run the same inventory analysis on your chosen schedule and send alert emails if thresholds are breached.
We do not use your data to train AI or machine learning models. We do not perform any data analysis for our own business purposes.
3. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your Google user data with any third parties under any circumstances.
- No data from your spreadsheets is transmitted to any external server or service outside of Google's infrastructure.
- No advertising networks, analytics providers, or data brokers receive any data from the Add-on.
- We do not share data with affiliates, partners, or any other organizations.
All data processing occurs within Google Apps Script running on Google's servers. Your data never leaves Google's infrastructure.
4. Data Storage and Protection
The Add-on does not operate any external databases or servers. All data handling occurs as follows:
- Spreadsheet data: Read and processed in real time within Google Apps Script. No copy of your spreadsheet data is stored anywhere outside of your own Google Sheets file.
- Settings and preferences: Stored using Google's PropertiesService, which is part of Google's secure Apps Script infrastructure. These settings are accessible only to the Add-on running under your Google account.
- Email addresses: Your Gmail address is obtained from your Google account at the time of sending alerts and is not stored by the Add-on.
- Security: Because all data remains within Google's infrastructure, it is protected by Google's enterprise-grade security, including encryption in transit and at rest.
5. Data Retention and Deletion
We retain only the minimum data necessary:
- Spreadsheet data: The Add-on does not retain any copies of your spreadsheet data. Data is accessed only during active use and not stored externally.
- Settings: User-configured settings are retained in PropertiesService for as long as the Add-on is installed. These settings are automatically deleted when you uninstall the Add-on from Google Sheets.
- Scheduled triggers: Automated triggers are retained until you disable scheduled reports in the Add-on settings, or until you uninstall the Add-on.
To delete all your data: Uninstall the Add-on from Google Sheets (Extensions > Manage Add-ons > Remove). This automatically removes all stored settings and cancels all scheduled triggers. To also revoke the Add-on's permissions, visit myaccount.google.com/permissions and remove Simple Inventory Planner.
6. Google API Scopes Used
The Add-on requests the following OAuth scopes, each used for a specific purpose:
- spreadsheets.currentonly — Read and write data in the active spreadsheet to perform inventory analysis and display results.
- script.container.ui — Display the settings sidebar panel inside Google Sheets.
- script.storage — Save and retrieve your configuration settings (thresholds, lead times, preferences).
- script.send_mail — Send automated low-stock alert emails to your Gmail address when inventory falls below your defined thresholds.
- script.scriptapp — Create and manage time-based triggers for scheduled automated inventory checks.
7. Children's Privacy
The Add-on is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the Add-on after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: jiajiateoh107@gmail.com