Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 20th July 2025
Introduction
Savvy Minions ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy while you use our Savvy Minions service ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Excel assistance tools.
We comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). You can find more information about the APPs at www.oaic.gov.au.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Spreadsheet Content: When you use Savvy Minions to analyze or modify spreadsheets, we process the content you submit
- Support Communications: If you contact our support team, we collect the information you provide in your communications
- Optional Account Information: If you choose to create an account, we may collect basic information such as email address
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our Service, including features accessed and frequency of use
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience and collect anonymous usage analytics
How We Use Your Information
- Provide Our Service: Process your Excel-related requests and deliver assistance
- Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and functionality
- Communicate: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Security: Protect against unauthorized access and maintain service security
- Legal Compliance: Meet our legal obligations and enforce our terms
Data Processing and AI
- Your data may be processed by AI systems to provide Excel assistance
- We implement measures to minimize data retention in AI processing
- Your specific spreadsheet content is not used to train our AI models without your explicit consent
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
Service Providers
- Cloud hosting providers
- Analytics services
- Customer support tools
These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information to provide services to us.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Savvy Minions, our users, or others.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Data Security
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication measures
- Secure data processing environments
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
- Spreadsheet Content: Processed only for the duration needed to provide the requested service, then deleted
- Usage Data: Retained in aggregated, anonymous form for analytics purposes
- Support Communications: Retained for a reasonable period to provide ongoing support
- Account Information: Retained until you delete your account or request deletion
Your Rights
Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
- Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for processing where we rely on consent
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@savvyMinions.com.
Cookies and Tracking
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how our Service is used
- Improve user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect Service functionality.
We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking across other websites.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than Australia. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with Australian privacy law.
Children's Privacy
Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Sending an email notification if you have provided your email address
Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: info@savvyMinions.com
Subject Line: Privacy Policy Inquiry
For privacy complaints, you may also contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner at www.oaic.gov.au.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of 20th July 2025 and applies to all users of the Savvy Minions service.