Last Updated: April 13, 2026
Privacy Policy
DriveTree.io ("DriveTree", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and name (if provided) to identify your account and communicate with you.
Google Drive Metadata
When you connect your Google Drive account, we access limited metadata to power the file tree interface:
- File names, folder structure, and file identifiers
- File sizes, MIME types, and modification dates
- Sharing permissions and ownership information
DriveTree does not store the contents of your files. However, certain features require temporary access to file contents in memory:
- File preview and editing — file contents are fetched from Google Drive to render previews or apply edits, then discarded
- Cross-drive file transfers — when you transfer a file between Google Drive accounts, the file is temporarily downloaded and re-uploaded through our server but is never stored on disk
- AI-powered renaming — file names, MIME types, and modification dates may be sent to Google Gemini API to generate rename suggestions. File contents are never sent.
Referral Data
If you participate in our referral program, we store your unique referral code and the relationship between referrer and referred accounts to track eligibility for referral rewards.
Usage Data
We may collect anonymous usage information such as device type, browser type, pages visited, and interaction data. This helps us understand how the Service is used and improve it over time.
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Service
- Connect and sync your Google Drive account
- Improve product functionality and user experience
- Respond to support requests and communicate updates
- Prevent abuse, fraud, or misuse of the Service
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Data Storage
DriveTree stores only the minimal user information necessary to operate the Service, including account details, connected drive metadata, subscription status, favorite folders, referral relationships, and metadata-only backup snapshots of your file structure. Google Drive file contents are never stored on our servers.
We use secure, industry-standard third-party infrastructure providers (including Supabase and Vercel) to host our platform.
4. Third-Party Services
DriveTree relies on trusted third-party services to operate. These include:
- Google — OAuth authentication, Drive API access, and Gemini API for AI-powered features
- Supabase — Database and user authentication
- Stripe — Payment processing
- Vercel — Application hosting
These providers may process limited user data as necessary to perform their functions. Each operates under their own privacy policies.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect user data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication flows, and access controls on our infrastructure. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
6. Your Rights and Controls
You have the right to:
- Disconnect your Google Drive account at any time from your profile settings
- Delete your DriveTree account and all associated data
- Request a copy of your data or its deletion by contacting us
- Revoke Google Drive access through your Google account permissions
7. Children's Privacy
DriveTree is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Service after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@drivetree.io.