Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 10, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how FiDrives ("the Application") handles information when you use it. FiDrives is a personal, non-commercial desktop application that uses Rclone to synchronize files between your local device and your Google Drive account.

1. Information We Collect

We collect no personal information whatsoever. FiDrives is a locally-run tool with no servers, no backend, and no database. Specifically:

• No names, email addresses, or profile information are collected or stored by this application.
• No file contents or metadata are transmitted to any server operated by this application.
• No usage analytics, crash reports, or telemetry data are collected.
• No cookies or tracking technologies are used.

2. Google Account Access

FiDrives uses Google OAuth 2.0 to authenticate with your Google account. When you authorize the application, Google issues an access token and a refresh token. These tokens are:

• Stored only on your local machine in the Rclone configuration file (typically ~/.config/rclone/rclone.conf).
• Never transmitted to, stored on, or accessible by any server or third party associated with this application.
• Used exclusively to read and write files on your own Google Drive, as authorized by you.

The application requests the drive scope to enable full file synchronization. This scope allows reading and writing files on your Drive. The application only accesses files in the paths you explicitly configure in Rclone. It does not access Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, or any other Google services.

3. Data Sharing

No data is shared with any third party. All file transfers occur directly between your local device and Google's servers via Google's official APIs. This application acts as a local intermediary only.

4. Data Retention

Since no data is collected, there is nothing to retain or delete. Your OAuth tokens remain on your local machine until you explicitly revoke access or delete the Rclone configuration file. You can revoke access at any time at myaccount.google.com/permissions.

5. Children's Privacy

This application is intended for personal use by its developer only. It is not directed at or used by children under the age of 13.

6. Security

OAuth tokens are stored locally and are as secure as your local machine's file system permissions. We strongly recommend keeping your Rclone configuration file protected with appropriate file-system permissions and not sharing it with others.

7. Changes to This Policy

Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be reflected on this page with an updated date. Since this is a personal application with no user base, changes are unlikely but will be documented here if they occur.

8. Contact

This application is maintained for personal use only. If you have questions about this privacy policy, you may open an issue on the GitHub repository.

This application is built on Rclone, an open-source project. Use of Google APIs is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.