Why Sheetgo requests access to your Drive, When you sign up for Sheetgo, we request permission to access your cloud storage account (such as Google Drive, SharePoint, or Dropbox). These permissions are necessary for Sheetgo to function, allowing you to automate file management, data transfers, and workflows.
We understand that granting these permissions raises questions about security and control over your files. Below, we explain why these permissions are needed and how your data remains protected.
Why does Sheetgo need permission to delete files?
Cloud storage providers bundle view, create, edit, and delete permissions together. This means it's impossible to grant only some of these permissions while still allowing Sheetgo to function properly.
What Sheetgo does with your files
Sheetgo never deletes, creates, copies, or moves files unless you explicitly initiate the action.
Automated actions, such as data transfers and processing, only occur if you configured them.
Sheetgo does not access or modify any files that are not part of an active workflow.
This means Sheetgo only interacts with your files based on your settings and nothing happens without your approval.
Can I limit access to specific folders or files?
No, cloud storage providers do not allow third-party applications like Sheetgo to request access to only certain folders or files. To function properly, Sheetgo requires full access to your storage to retrieve and update data as needed.
However, despite having this level of access, Sheetgo only interacts with the files you select when setting up your workflows. It does not scan, modify, or access other files in your storage.
Security and data privacy
We take security seriously and ensure that your files and data remain under your control at all times.
Your data stays in your cloud storage: Unlike other automation tools, Sheetgo does not store your files or data. Everything remains securely in your cloud storage account. Sheetgo facilitates connections and transfers between your files.
SOC 2-compliant security: Sheetgo follows strict security protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards for data protection.
Full transparency: You can review every action taken in Sheetgo through your workflow history and logs, keeping full control over how your data is processed.
Conclusion
Sheetgo requires permissions to function but does not perform any actions on your files without your authorization. All automated processes only occur based on the workflows you set up.
Since your files remain in your own cloud storage, you maintain full control while benefiting from Sheetgo’s automation capabilities.