Privacy Policy for Avi Megiddo’s
Tower of Hanoi in Google Sheets™
Effective Date: May 2, 2025
Introduction
Tower of Hanoi is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide while using our Google Sheets™ add-on. By using Tower of Hanoi™, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
Tower of Hano is a Google Sheets™ add-on that interacts with your spreadsheet to deliver an educational simulation of recursion. We access only what is required to provide functionality, and no data is ever stored or transmitted externally.
Google Account Information:
- Purpose: Verify your identity and authenticate access to the add-on.
- Scope: Includes your Google email address and user ID for authorization purposes.
- Storage: This information is not stored or shared.
Google Sheets™ Data:
- Purpose: Visually simulate the Tower of Hanoi using spreadsheet cells and colors.
- Scope: The add-on reads and modifies formatting, values, and structure in the active Google Sheet only.
- Storage: No data is stored externally or transmitted outside your Google account.
Activity Data:
- Purpose: Execute the Tower of Hanoi simulation based on user-selected disk count.
- Scope: Includes UI selections like tower size, user-triggered actions, and cell formatting.
- Storage: All actions occur within the Sheet; nothing is saved elsewhere.
How We Use Your Data
Tower of Hanoi™ adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including Limited Use requirements.
- Your Google account is used only to authorize your access to the add-on.
- Your spreadsheet content is accessed and modified only for in-app simulation and user actions.
- No personal or Sheet data is retained, shared, or transmitted outside your Google environment.
Data Retention and Storage
No data is stored on external servers. All interactions occur within the context of the user’s active Google Sheet. When the Sheet is closed, no information is retained by the add-on.
Data Sharing and Transfers
We do not share, sell, or transmit any data to third parties.
Educational Purpose
Tower of Hanoi™ is designed for educators, students, and learners as a teaching tool for recursion and computational thinking. It is intended for non-commercial, educational use.
Your Data Protection Rights
- Access: You have full access to all changes the add-on makes inside your own Google Sheet.
- Control: You can undo, modify, or delete any content generated by the add-on.
- No External Data: No deletion requests are required, as no external storage occurs.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated to reflect feature changes or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on the add-on’s official listing or website.
Last updated: [Insert Date Here]
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Tower of Hanoi™, contact:
📧 Email: megiddo [at] gmail [dot] com
🌐 Site: https://avimegiddo.com
Terms of Service for Avi Megiddo’s Tower of Hanoi in Google Sheets™
Effective Date: May 2, 2025
1. Agreement to Terms
By installing or using the Tower of Hanoi Solver, you agree to these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the add-on.
2. Modifications
We may update these terms over time. Continued use after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
3. Use of the Application
You agree to:
- Use Tower of Hanoi only as described in documentation.
- Not copy, redistribute, or reverse-engineer the add-on or its code.
- Not use the add-on for any unlawful, unauthorized, or commercial purposes without permission.
4. Ownership
Tower of Hanoi Solver is the intellectual property of Avi Megiddo. You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license for personal and educational use only.
5. Disclaimer
This add-on is provided “as is” and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. There are no guarantees of performance, accuracy, or availability.
6. Educational Use Only
This tool is intended for classroom instruction, self-guided learning, and non-commercial academic exploration. Commercial redistribution or monetization is not permitted.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Avi Megiddo and associated partners shall not be liable for:
- Data loss
- Functionality disruptions
- Sheet modifications you did not intend
8. Governing Law
These terms are governed by the laws of the United States (State of California). Any disputes will be handled in the appropriate state or federal courts of that jurisdiction.
9. Privacy Policy
Your use of the add-on is also governed by our Privacy Policy.
10. Contact
For questions, contact:
📧 Email: megiddo [at] gmail [dot] com
🌐 Site: https://avimegiddo.com