Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

TRESDA ("we", "our", or "us") operates the TRESDA platform, including TRACE and Studio (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, access, use, store, and share personal data, including data obtained through Google APIs, when you use our Service.

By using TRESDA, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Name and email address
• Account credentials
• Profile information (including TRA results)
• Content you create (projects, traces, uploads, reflections)

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

We may collect:

• Device information
• IP address
• Usage data (interactions, timestamps, activity logs)

3. Google User Data

If you choose to connect your Google account, we may access certain Google user data via Google APIs.

3.1 Data Accessed

Depending on permissions granted, we may access:

• Basic profile information (name, email address)
• Google Drive files (if you explicitly connect Drive)

We only request access to data that is necessary for the functionality of the Service.

4. How We Use Google User Data

We use Google user data strictly for the following purposes:

Authentication

To allow secure sign-in via Google

File Access (if enabled)

To allow you to import or attach files (e.g. images, documents) into your projects or traces

Service Functionality

To enable core features such as:

• Project creation
• Trace uploads
• Content linking

We do not use Google user data for advertising purposes.

5. Limited Use Compliance

Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.

Specifically:

• We only use Google user data to provide or improve user-facing features
• We do not transfer Google user data to third parties except:
  • As necessary to provide core functionality
  • To comply with legal obligations
• We do not use Google user data for:
  • Advertising
  • Selling data
  • Profiling unrelated to the app's core function

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data only in the following cases:

6.1 Service Providers

With trusted third-party providers who support:

• Hosting
• Authentication
• Storage

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.

6.2 Public Content

If you choose to make content public (e.g. public traces):

• Your content may be visible to other users
• Metadata (timestamps, content type) may be displayed

6.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data if required by law or to protect rights and safety.

7. Data Storage and Security

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

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure storage systems
• Access controls and authentication safeguards

Google user data is stored only as long as necessary to provide the Service.

8. Data Retention

We retain data:

• For as long as your account is active
• As needed to provide the Service
• As required by legal obligations

You may request deletion at any time.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access your data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your data
• Withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@tresda.institute

10. Revoking Google Access

You can revoke access to your Google data at any time via:

• Your Google Account settings
• Or by disconnecting your account within TRESDA

Once revoked, we will no longer access your Google data.

11. Third-Party Services

Our Service may contain links or integrations with third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. Children's Privacy

TRESDA is not intended for users under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify users of significant changes.