Last updated: December 7, 2025
At SheetSolver AI, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we handle your data when you use our AI-powered Excel and Google Sheets formula generator.
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
SheetSolver AI is designed with privacy in mind. We process your spreadsheet data and formulas only to provide our AI-powered services. We never sell your data, and we give you full control over your information.
1. What Information We Collect
1.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address - Used for account authentication and important service notifications
- Password - Stored securely using industry-standard hashing (never stored in plain text)
- Account preferences - Your subscription plan and feature settings
1.2 Spreadsheet Data & Formulas
When you use SheetSolver AI, we process:
- Uploaded files - Excel (.xlsx, .xls) and CSV files you upload for formula generation or sheet analysis
- PDF files - Documents you upload for data extraction
- Your queries - Natural language descriptions of what you want (e.g., "sum all values in column A")
- Generated formulas - The Excel and Google Sheets formulas we generate for you
- Sheet data - Headers, rows, and structure from your uploaded spreadsheets
Important: We process your spreadsheet data only to generate formulas and extract information. We do not use your data to train AI models or share it with third parties for marketing purposes.
1.3 Usage & Technical Data
We automatically collect technical information to improve our service:
- Usage statistics - Number of formulas generated, features used, and service interactions
- Device information - Browser type, operating system, and IP address (for security and troubleshooting)
- Performance metrics - Response times and error logs (to improve service reliability)
- Session data - For anonymous users, we use secure session tokens to track usage limits
1.4 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled securely by Paddle. We never see or store your full credit card details. Paddle processes all payments and only shares transaction status with us. See Paddle's Privacy Policy for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information exclusively to provide and improve SheetSolver AI:
- Generate formulas and sheets - Process your queries and spreadsheet data to create Excel/Google Sheets formulas
- Extract PDF data - Analyze PDF documents to extract structured data into spreadsheet format
- Provide AI explanations - Explain how formulas work and provide step-by-step guidance
- Maintain your history - Store your generated formulas and sheets so you can access them later
- Enforce usage limits - Track your daily/monthly usage according to your subscription plan
- Improve service quality - Analyze usage patterns to fix bugs and enhance features
- Send important updates - Notify you about service changes, security updates, or account issues
- Provide customer support - Respond to your questions and resolve technical issues
We do NOT: Sell your data, use your spreadsheets to train AI models, share your formulas with other users, or use your data for advertising purposes.
3. AI Processing & Third-Party Services
3.1 Google Gemini AI
SheetSolver AI uses Google Gemini AI to generate formulas and process your queries. When you submit a request:
- Your query and spreadsheet data are sent to Google's Gemini API
- Google processes this data according to their AI Terms of Service
- Google does not use your data to train their models (as of their current policy)
- We cache responses to reduce API costs and improve response times
3.2 Data Storage (Supabase)
Your data is stored securely in Supabase (PostgreSQL database hosted on AWS). Supabase provides:
- Enterprise-grade encryption at rest and in transit
- Row-level security (RLS) ensuring you can only access your own data
- Regular security audits and compliance certifications
- See Supabase Privacy Policy for details
3.3 Payment Processing (Paddle)
All payments are processed by Paddle, a PCI-DSS compliant payment processor. We never handle your credit card information directly.
4. Data Storage & Retention
4.1 Your Data
- Generated formulas and sheets - Stored until you delete them or close your account
- Uploaded files - Processed immediately and not stored permanently unless you explicitly save them
- Account information - Retained while your account is active
- Usage history - Kept for billing and service improvement purposes
4.2 AI Response Cache
To improve performance and reduce costs, we cache AI responses for 30 days. Cached responses are automatically deleted after expiration. Cache entries are anonymized and don't contain personally identifiable information.
4.3 Account Deletion
When you delete your account, we permanently delete:
- All your generated formulas and sheets
- Your uploaded files
- Your account information
- Your usage history
Some data may remain in backups for up to 30 days before permanent deletion. Cached AI responses are not tied to your account and will expire automatically.
5. Data Security
We implement multiple layers of security to protect your data:
- Encryption - All data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and at rest (database encryption)
- Row-Level Security - Database-level security ensures you can only access your own data
- Secure authentication - Passwords are hashed using industry-standard algorithms (bcrypt)
- Service role isolation - Administrative operations use separate, secure service credentials
- Regular security audits - We monitor for vulnerabilities and apply security patches promptly
- Access controls - Only authorized personnel can access production systems
While we implement strong security measures, no system is 100% secure. We recommend using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication when available.
6. Your Rights & Control
You have full control over your data:
- Access your data - View all your generated formulas, sheets, and account information in your dashboard
- Export your data - Download your generation history as CSV from your dashboard
- Delete individual items - Remove specific formulas or sheets from your history
- Delete your account - Permanently delete your account and all associated data
- Update your information - Change your email, password, or account preferences anytime
- Opt out of emails - Unsubscribe from marketing emails (service emails will still be sent)
To exercise these rights, use the controls in your dashboard or contact us at privacy@sheetsolverai.com.
7. Anonymous Users
You can use SheetSolver AI without creating an account. For anonymous users:
- We use secure session tokens (stored in cookies) to track usage limits
- Your formulas and queries are stored temporarily and linked to your session
- Session data is automatically deleted after 30 days of inactivity
- You can create an account anytime to save your work permanently
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Authentication - Keep you logged in to your account
- Session management - Track anonymous user sessions for usage limits
- Security - Prevent fraud and protect against unauthorized access
- Analytics - Understand how our service is used (anonymized)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may limit some features of our service.
9. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers - With trusted partners who help us operate (Supabase for hosting, Paddle for payments, Google for AI processing). These partners are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal requirements - When required by law, court order, or government request
- Protection of rights - To protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety
- Business transfers - In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users)
10. International Data Transfers
SheetSolver AI is hosted on servers that may be located outside your country. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your data to these servers. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and use appropriate safeguards.
11. Children's Privacy
SheetSolver AI is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@sheetsolverai.com and we will delete the information promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification to registered users for material changes
- Displaying a notice on our website for significant updates
Your continued use of SheetSolver AI after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@sheetsolverai.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.
14. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
For EU/UK Users (GDPR)
If you're located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
For California Users (CCPA)
California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is collected
- Know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell your data)
- Access and delete personal information
- Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights