Authentication Information

Last updated: April 27, 2025

1. Introduction

This page provides detailed information about how Pod Snap uses Google Sign-In for authentication and what it means for you as a user.

2. Why We Use Google Sign-In

Pod Snap uses Google Sign-In for authentication for several reasons:

• Security: Google Sign-In provides robust security measures to protect user accounts.
• Convenience: Many users already have Google accounts, eliminating the need to create and remember another set of credentials.
• Reliability: Google's authentication infrastructure is reliable and well-maintained.
• Standards Compliance: Google Sign-In follows industry standards for authentication.

3. What Information We Access

When you sign in with Google, we request the following information:

• Basic Profile Information: This includes your name, email address, and profile picture.
• Email Verification Status: To ensure the email address associated with your account is valid.

We do not request access to:

• Your Google contacts
• Your Google Drive files
• Your search history
• Your Gmail messages
• Other Google services you use

4. How We Use This Information

The information we access through Google Sign-In is used exclusively for:

• Creating and maintaining your Pod Snap account
• Personalizing your experience within our service
• Communicating with you about your account and our services
• Ensuring the security of your account

We do not use this information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent, nor do we share it with third parties except as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5. Authentication Process

When you sign in to Pod Snap with Google, the process works as follows:

1. You click the “Sign in with Google” button on our login page.
2. You are redirected to Google's secure authentication page (if you're not already signed in to Google).
3. You sign in to your Google account and approve the permissions we request.
4. Google redirects you back to Pod Snap with a secure token.
5. We verify this token with Google to authenticate your identity.
6. We create or access your existing Pod Snap account based on your Google account information.

This process happens securely, and we never see your Google password.

6. Google's Policies

When you use Google Sign-In with our service, you are also subject to Google's terms and policies. We encourage you to review these documents:

• Google Terms of Service
• Google Privacy Policy

7. Disconnecting Google Sign-In

If you wish to disconnect your Pod Snap account from Google Sign-In, you can:

1. Contact our support team at support@snappods.com
2. Revoke access through your Google Account settings: Google Account Permissions

Please note that disconnecting Google Sign-In may affect your ability to access your Pod Snap account.

8. Security Practices

We follow industry best practices to ensure the security of your authentication information:

• We use HTTPS encryption for all data transfers
• We store only the minimum information necessary for authentication
• We implement secure token handling practices
• We regularly audit our authentication processes
• We keep our authentication systems updated with the latest security patches

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use Google Sign-In or other authentication concerns, please contact us at support@snappods.com.