Privacy Policy

This policy describes the personal Nature Research application operated by Michael Heine under Beyond the Feeder.

Google data access

Nature Research uses rclone to connect to the owner's Google Drive with the drive.file permission. This permits access to files and folders created by the connection. The tool uploads research exports and reads their metadata or contents as needed to list and verify transferred files.

How information is used

Research transcripts and source notes are transferred to Google Drive so the owner can access them on another computer. Authorization credentials are stored locally to support scheduled transfers. Google account access is used for this research-file workflow.

Storage and sharing

The research database, audio, and working transcripts are stored on the owner's local computer. Exported files are stored in the owner's Google Drive and may be downloaded to the owner's MacBook.

The owner may separately choose to make research files available to Claude Cowork or another research service. Such use is controlled by the owner and is subject to that service's terms and privacy settings. Google user data is not sold or used for advertising.

Retention and deletion

Files are retained until the owner deletes them. Local copies and Google Drive copies can be deleted separately. Disconnecting the Google account stops future authorized access but does not delete existing files.

Revoking access

The owner can revoke the application's permission through Google Account connections.

Google API use

Nature Research's use and transfer of information received from Google APIs will adhere to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.

Website hosting

This informational website is hosted by Cloudflare. Cloudflare may process connection information, such as IP addresses, to deliver and protect the website. See Cloudflare's privacy policy.