TQL Privacy Policy

This document describes what data we collect and how we use this.

This document covers the TQL app that you can download from GitHub, verified plugins and the TQLApp GitHub organization. Verified plugins can be identified in the plugin manager embedded in the app. These have a label with the text "Verified". Other plugins are covered by privacy policies of the respective owners.

What data is collected

Telemetry

TQL has embedded telemetry collection. Telemetry is divided into two categories: will not contain PII information and may contain PII information. PII, or Personally Identifiable Information, in refers to any data that may identify you personally. Examples include your name, address, birth date, etc. Collection of the first category is enabled by default. Collection of the second category is disabled by default. Both can be enabled and disabled in the general settings of the application.

Even though there's a slight chance that PII information is tracked, we in no way attempt to track any specific PII information. The only reason there's a slight chance PII information is tracked is because we don't control all automatically generated diagnostic information generated by third party libraries. If you enable the sensitive telemetry category and make errors available analysis by the TQL team, there's a slight chance that automatically generated diagnostic information contains PII information like your Windows user name.

This data is collect in Microsoft Azure Application Insights with the sole purpose of improving the application. This data will never be shared with third parties. Refer to the Techie's Quick Launcher - Members page to see who has access to this data.

GitHub issues, discussion, etc

Any data uploaded to GitHub will be publicly visible. You agree to this when you post the data. This includes technical diagnostic information that the app makes available for you to use when creating a GitHub issue. Also refer to the GitHub Terms of Service for information on how this data is handled.

Data accessed by APIs

TQL has access to a wide range of APIs through plugins. The data retrieved using these APIs never becomes available to the TQL team. This data never leaves your device except when you make use of the backup and synchronization feature. In that case, the data will be stored in the account you configure.

Google Drive data

TQL has an optional backup and synchronization feature that allows you to backup your data into Google Drive. When you use this feature, a backup of your search history and configuration is stored in Google Drive. TQL can only access this data, and no other data in your Google Drive account. The TQL team never gets access to any data in your Google Drive account.

Other data

The app itself tracks information like usage data and logging. This data is not shared in any way. It will always stay on your own device, or a backup service if you've configured one.

Cookies

The TQL app and website do not track cookies.

How do we use your data

Your data will only ever be used to improve the app. It will never be shared with third parties. Refer to the Techie's Quick Launcher - Members page to see who has access to this data.

The following non are examples of how this data is used to improve the application:

Improve often used features.
Remove unused features.
Fix errors (requires you to opt in to the PII sensitive category).

How do we store your data

Your data is stored in Microsoft Azure Application Insights. See Privacy in Azure for Microsoft Azure's privacy policy.

What are your data protection rights?

Every user is entitled to the following:

The right to access – You have the right to request the TQL team for copies of your personal data.
The right to rectification – You have the right to request that the TQL team correct any information you believe is inaccurate. You also have the right to request the TQL team to complete the information you believe is incomplete.
The right to erasure – You have the right to request that the TQL team erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to restrict processing – You have the right to request that the TQL team restrict the processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to object to processing – You have the right to object to the TQL team’s processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.
The right to data portability – You have the right to request that the TQL team transfer the data that we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

If you make a request, we have one month to respond to you. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at our email:

Email us at: tqlapp@tqlapp.dev

Changes to our privacy policy

The TQL team keeps its privacy policy under regular review and places any updates on this web page. This privacy policy was last updated on 16 December 2023.

How to contact us

If you have any questions about the TQL team’s privacy policy, the data we hold on you, or you would like to exercise one of your data protection rights, please do not hesitate to contact us.