Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-01-07
1Information We Collect
We collect the following personal data when you use the Service:
1.1 Personal data provided via Google Sign-In
When you sign in using Google OAuth, we may receive and store the following data from your Google account:
- Email address
- Name
- Profile picture (avatar)
- Google User ID (a unique identifier provided by Google)
We do not collect or store your Google password.
1.2 Technical data
We automatically collect limited technical information necessary to operate the Service, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system information
- Request metadata (timestamps, pages accessed)
This data is used for security, debugging, and service reliability purposes.
2Cookies and Similar Technologies
2.1 What cookies we use
We use strictly necessary cookies and similar technologies to ensure the core functionality of the Service, including user authentication and security.
Authentication cookies
Used to keep you signed in and securely identify your session (e.g. access and refresh tokens).
Security & Infrastructure
Used to protect the Service and ensure reliable delivery (e.g. hosting and edge security).
- do not track you for advertising purposes
- are not used for cross-site tracking
- are required for the Service to function correctly
2.2 Consent for cookies
Because we use only strictly necessary cookies, user consent via a cookie banner is not required under applicable EU ePrivacy regulations.
3How We Collect Information
- Through Google OAuth (Google Sign-In) during authentication
- Automatically through strictly necessary cookies and similar technologies
- Through third-party service providers used to operate the Service
4Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data only for the following purposes:
We do not use personal data for advertising or marketing purposes.
5Use of Google User Data
Our use of information received from Google APIs complies with the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
- •Google user data is used only for authentication and account management
- •We do not sell, rent, or use Google user data for advertising
- •Google user data is not shared with third parties except where necessary to operate the Service
6Third-Party Service Providers
7Data Storage and Security
Personal data is stored in cloud infrastructure managed by our service providers.
Encrypted connections
All data transmitted via HTTPS
Restricted access
Strict production access controls
No system can be guaranteed to be fully secure.
8Data Retention
We retain personal data for as long as your account remains active or as necessary to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated personal data at any time.
9User Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Requests can be sent to: contact@certificate.tips
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@certificate.tips