Growth Hive Digital Marketing (“Growth Hive,” “we,” “us,” or “our”)

Website: https://https://www.growthhive.team

Introduction

Growth Hive is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Google Business Profile management and content automation services (“Services”).

By using our Services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

When you use our Services, you may provide us with:

• Account Information: Business name, contact email, phone number, and business address
• Business Profile Information: Information about your business type, services, target audience, and branding preferences
• Content Preferences: Information about your preferred posting schedule, content topics, and marketing goals

Information We Access Through Google APIs

When you authorize our application to connect to your Google Business Profile, we access:

• Google Business Profile Data: Your business location information, including business name, address, and location identifiers
• Authentication Tokens: OAuth 2.0 access tokens and refresh tokens to maintain authorized access to your Google Business Profile

Information We DO NOT Collect

• We do NOT access your personal Google account data
• We do NOT access your Gmail, Google Drive, or other Google services
• We do NOT access customer reviews or messages from your Google Business Profile
• We do NOT sell, share, or distribute your data to third parties for marketing purposes

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

1. Provide Our Services: Create and publish content to your Google Business Profile as authorized by you
2. Manage Your Account: Maintain your account settings and preferences
3. Communicate With You: Send service-related notifications and respond to your inquiries
4. Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our service offerings
5. Ensure Security: Protect against unauthorized access and maintain data security

Data Storage and Security

Storage

• Your authentication tokens are stored securely in encrypted format
• Business information is stored in secure, access-controlled databases
• We use Google Cloud Platform infrastructure with industry-standard security measures

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication flow

Data Retention

• We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide our Services
• Authentication tokens are refreshed automatically and old tokens are discarded
• Upon account termination, we delete your data within 30 days unless legally required to retain it

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share data with trusted service providers who assist in operating our Services, subject to confidentiality agreements:

• Cloud hosting providers (Google Cloud Platform)
• Analytics services (for aggregated, non-personal usage data)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, with notice provided to you.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Revoke Access: Disconnect our access to your Google Business Profile at any time

How to Revoke Access

You can revoke our access to your Google Business Profile at any time:

1. Go to your Google Account settings: https://myaccount.google.com/permissions
2. Find “Growth Hive” in the list of connected apps
3. Click “Remove Access”

Alternatively, contact us at the email below to request account deletion.

Google API Services User Data Policy

Specifically:

• We only use Google user data for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy
• We do not use Google user data for advertising purposes
• We do not sell Google user data
• We do not use Google user data for purposes unrelated to our stated service

Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our Services from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Your continued use of our Services after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy.

Additional Information for Specific Regions

For Users in the European Economic Area (EEA)

If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For Users in California

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under CCPA, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 23, 2024.