Privacy Policy for DateBack

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Introduction

DateBack ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our desktop application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Google Account Information: When you connect DateBack to Google Photos, we request permission to upload photos to your Google Photos account. We only request the minimum permissions necessary (photoslibrary.appendonly scope).

Information We Do Not Collect

• Personal Data: DateBack does not collect, store, or transmit any personal information to our servers.
• Usage Analytics: We do not track your usage of the application.
• Photo Content: Your photos are processed locally on your device and uploaded directly to Google Photos. We never access, store, or view your photo content.

How We Use Your Information

Google Photos Integration

When you connect DateBack to Google Photos:

1. Authentication: We use OAuth 2.0 to securely authenticate with your Google account
2. Token Storage: Authentication tokens are stored securely in your macOS Keychain
3. Photo Upload: Photos are uploaded directly from your device to your Google Photos account
4. No Server Transmission: All processing happens locally on your device

Permissions We Request

photoslibrary.appendonly: This permission allows DateBack to:

• Upload new photos to your Google Photos library
• Create albums in your Google Photos account

This permission does NOT allow DateBack to:

• Read your existing photos
• Delete photos
• Modify existing photos
• Access any other Google services

Data Storage and Security

Local Storage

• All photo processing occurs locally on your device
• Processed photos are stored in the location you specify
• No photos are uploaded to DateBack servers (we don't have any servers)

Token Security

• OAuth tokens are stored securely in your macOS Keychain
• Tokens are encrypted by the operating system
• Tokens are only used to authenticate API requests to Google Photos
• You can revoke access at any time through your Google Account settings

Third-Party Services

Google Photos API

When you use the Google Photos integration:

• Photos are uploaded directly to Google's servers
• Google's Privacy Policy applies to data stored in Google Photos
• View Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

No Other Third Parties

DateBack does not share your data with any other third parties.

Your Rights and Choices

Access and Control

• View Connected Accounts: Check which Google account is connected in Settings
• Disconnect: Remove Google Photos integration at any time from Settings
• Revoke Access: Revoke DateBack's access through your Google Account settings
• Delete Data: Uninstalling DateBack removes all local data and tokens

Data Deletion

To delete all data associated with DateBack:

1. Disconnect Google Photos in DateBack Settings
2. Revoke access in your Google Account settings
3. Uninstall DateBack from your device
4. Delete any processed photos from your local storage

Children's Privacy

DateBack is not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice in the application
• Posting the new Privacy Policy on our website

Open Source

DateBack is open source software. You can review our code at:
https://github.com/giovanni-lunetta/DateBack_Business

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: glunetta02@gmail.com
• GitHub: https://github.com/giovanni-lunetta/DateBack_Business/issues