gdoc-util: Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 November 2026

gdoc-util is a command-line tool run on its developer’s own computer. It is operated by Chat Wacharamanotham (see chatw.ch for contact information).

What the tool accesses

When you sign in with Google, gdoc-util asks for one permission (OAuth scope https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive.file). With it the tool can only see and change Google Drive files that it created itself or that you explicitly picked in the Google file picker. It cannot see your other files, your email, your contacts or your calendar.

What the tool does with it

It creates Google Docs and folders, and changes the link-sharing setting of Docs you picked. It reads a Doc’s sharing setting back to verify the change. It does nothing else with your files, and it does not read the content of your Docs.

Storage, sharing and retention

• The sign-in token is stored only in a file on the computer where the tool runs. It is not sent to the developer or to any third party. The tool has no server, no analytics and no advertising.
• Your Google data is not transferred to anyone, sold, or used for advertising or for training models.
• gdoc-util’s use and transfer of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including its Limited Use requirements.

Deleting your data and revoking access

Delete the token file (gdoc-util auth logout, or remove the folder ~/.config/gdoc-util) and revoke access at https://myaccount.google.com/permissions. Doing so removes all access immediately; the tool keeps no copy elsewhere.

Changes

If this policy changes, the new version and date will be published at this address.