What Permissions Does DataChamp Use for Google Drive?
Permissions
When you connect DataChamp to your Google Drive, we request access with “File” Permission. This ensures that DataChamp only interacts with the files and folders it creates, keeping your data private and secure. Here’s what this means:
**What DataChamp can access: **
- DataChamp creates its own folder in your Google Drive
- It can create and manage files inside that folder
- This is used to export data to Google Sheets and store DataChamp files
What DataChamp cannot access
- It cannot see files or folders you created yourself
- It cannot edit or overwrite any of your existing files
- It cannot write data outside its own folderRestricted Access to DataChamp’s Folder
By using “File” Permission, we ensure that your privacy is respected, and DataChamp only interacts with the files it creates, providing a secure integration with Google Drive.
Updated on: 04/02/2026
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