Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to N8n Google Integration ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our application to connect Google Workspace products with the N8n automation platform.

By using our application and authorizing access to your Google account, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our application.

This application is designed to facilitate workflow automation by connecting your Google services (such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, and others) to your N8n instance.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use our application, you may provide:

• Your Google account email address (used for authentication)
• Authorization to access specific Google services
• Configuration settings for your N8n workflows

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Our application may automatically collect:

• OAuth tokens necessary to maintain your connection to Google services
• Basic account identifiers to manage your integration
• Error logs for troubleshooting purposes

2.3 Google User Data

Depending on the permissions you grant, our application may access:

• Gmail: Email messages, labels, and metadata
• Google Drive: Files, folders, and document metadata
• Google Calendar: Events, calendars, and scheduling information
• Google Sheets: Spreadsheet data and metadata
• Google Docs: Document content and metadata
• Google Contacts: Contact information
• Google Tasks: Task lists and items

3. Google User Data

3.1 Scope of Access

We request only the minimum permissions (OAuth scopes) necessary to provide the functionality you need. You can review the specific permissions requested during the Google authorization process before granting access.

3.2 Data Processing

Your Google data is processed through your N8n instance to execute your configured workflows. The data flows directly between Google's servers and your N8n installation. We do not intercept, copy, or store your Google data on separate external servers.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect exclusively for the following purposes:

• Provide Services: To enable the connection between your Google account and N8n, allowing you to create and execute automation workflows
• Authenticate: To verify your identity and maintain secure access to your Google services
• Execute Workflows: To perform the automation tasks you configure, such as reading emails, creating calendar events, or managing files
• Troubleshooting: To diagnose and fix technical issues with the integration
• Improve Services: To enhance the functionality and user experience of our application

5. Data Storage and Security

5.1 Where Data Is Stored

Your Google data is processed through your N8n instance. OAuth authentication tokens are stored securely within your N8n installation to maintain the connection to Google services.

5.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your data, including:

• Encryption in Transit: All data transmitted between your browser, our servers, and Google uses HTTPS/TLS encryption
• OAuth 2.0: We use Google's secure OAuth 2.0 protocol for authentication—we never see or store your Google password
• Token Security: OAuth tokens are stored securely and are only used to maintain your authorized connection
• Access Controls: Access to systems and data is restricted to authorized personnel only

5.3 Your Responsibility

You are responsible for maintaining the security of your N8n instance and any credentials stored within it. We recommend following N8n's security best practices for your installation.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information or Google user data to third parties for their commercial purposes.

6.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service Providers: With trusted service providers who assist in operating our application, subject to strict confidentiality obligations
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or the public

6.3 Third-Party Services

Your Google data may be transmitted to other services you connect through N8n as part of your configured workflows. You are responsible for reviewing the privacy practices of any third-party services you integrate.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

7.1 Retention Period

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy:

• OAuth Tokens: Retained while your integration is active; deleted when you revoke access
• Account Information: Retained while you maintain an active integration
• Workflow Data: Processed in real-time and not retained beyond the execution of your workflows (unless you configure N8n to store execution data)
• Error Logs: Retained for a reasonable period for troubleshooting purposes, then automatically deleted

7.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your data at any time by:

• Revoking access through your Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com/permissions
• Removing the Google credentials from your N8n instance
• Contacting us directly at the email address provided below

When you revoke access or request deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain certain information for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Google API Limited Use Disclosure

In accordance with Google's Limited Use requirements, we affirm that:

1. Limited Use: We only use access to Google user data to provide or improve user-facing features that are prominent in our application's user interface
2. No Unauthorized Transfer: We do not transfer Google user data to third parties unless:
   • It is necessary to provide or improve user-facing features
   • You provide explicit consent
   • It is necessary for security purposes
   • It is required to comply with applicable law
3. No Advertising: We do not use Google user data for serving advertisements
4. No Human Reading: We do not allow humans to read Google user data unless:
   • You have provided explicit consent
   • It is necessary for security purposes
   • It is required to comply with applicable law
   • Our use is limited to internal operations with aggregated and anonymized data

9. Your Rights and Choices

9.1 Access and Control

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request information about the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Revocation: Revoke access to your Google account at any time

9.2 Revoking Google Access

You can revoke our application's access to your Google account at any time by:

1. Visiting Google Account Permissions
2. Finding "N8n Google Integration" in the list of connected apps
3. Clicking "Remove Access"

Revoking access will immediately prevent our application from accessing your Google data.

9.3 Managing Permissions

You can manage individual permissions by re-authorizing the application with different scopes or by configuring specific workflows in N8n.

10. Children's Privacy

Our application is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we do not direct our services to children and do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For significant changes, we will provide prominent notice (such as displaying a notice within the application or sending an email notification)
• We will not use your Google data in new ways without your consent

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.